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| Title: |
PRR 6797, M-1A, 1935 |
| Description: |
Here is a steam locomotive portrait via D.W. Eldridge that was taken in East St. Louis, Illinois, on 18 September 1935. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6797, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works as an M-1A during April of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in December of 1947, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. (#20 of 20) |
| Photo Date: |
9/18/1935 Upload Date: 11/29/2021 5:25:08 PM |
| Location: |
East St. Louis, IL |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6797(4-8-2) |
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180 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 6797, M-1B, #4 of 4, 1956 |
| Description: |
Elmira. Here is the fourth of four successive duplicate 35mm color slides by John Dziobko, Jr., that were taken in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, on 19 August 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6797, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works as an M-1A during April of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in December of 1947, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. It's passing NEWBERRY Tower. ("Stoneborobranch"; #30 of 34) |
| Photo Date: |
8/19/1956 Upload Date: 9/30/2020 8:00:42 PM |
| Location: |
Williamsport, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Signal |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6797(4-8-2) |
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304 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Modern Railroads," Page 20, 1956 |
| Description: |
Here is a photo from a reprint of the November 1956 issue of "Modern Railroads" magazine, pages 14-15. Photo Caption: "Steam power is now used only in certain 'pockets' and then only when traffic is high." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6797, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works as an M-1A during 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in December of 1947, and retired in September of 1959. It's worth noting that this is the only steam locomotive depicted in the reprint. The location is an approximation. |
| Photo Date: |
11/14/1956 Upload Date: 5/25/2018 12:54:08 AM |
| Location: |
Denholm, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Signal |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6797(4-8-2) |
| Views: |
343 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
PRR 6797, M-1B, 1957 |
| Description: |
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Enola, Pennsylvania, on 1 January 1957. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6797, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works as an M-1A during April of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in December of 1947, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. ("LouisFols"; #21 of 21) |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/1957 Upload Date: 5/29/2020 7:22:49 PM |
| Location: |
Enola, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6797(4-8-2) |
| Views: |
184 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 6797, M-1B, 1957 |
| Description: |
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 29 June 1957. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6797, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works as an M-1A during April of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in December of 1947, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. ("Leftystoys"; #5 of 7) |
| Photo Date: |
6/29/1957 Upload Date: 4/1/2019 12:13:49 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6797(4-8-2) |
| Views: |
626 Comments: 0 |
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