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| Title: |
PRR 6899, M-1, c. 1953 |
| Description: |
Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones that was taken from the 17th Street Bridge in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6899, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during October of 1926 and retired in June of 1959. Above and to the left of it is PRR engine #6722, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by Baldwin during May of 1930 and retired in August of 1955. Above and to the right of it is PRR engine #6727, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by Baldwin during May of 1930 and retired in August of 1956. |
| Photo Date: |
2/2/1952 Upload Date: 6/10/2021 12:33:13 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge,Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6899(4-8-2) PRR 6722(4-8-2) PRR 6727(4-8-2) |
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377 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 6432, J-1A, #1 of 4, c. 1953 |
| Description: |
Here is the first of four original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken from the 17th Street Bridge in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6432, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during September of 1943 and retired in April of 1958. In this context, it's exiting the East Altoona Roundhouse but will soon stop short of the Bridge. Note the shadow silhouette on the ground to the left of it. At the right is PRR engine #6722, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during May of 1930 and retired in August of 1955. |
| Photo Date: |
2/2/1953 Upload Date: 5/20/2021 10:21:38 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge,Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6432(2-10-4) PRR 6722(4-8-2) |
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328 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 6722, M-1A, #3 of 4, c. 1953 |
| Description: |
Here is the third of four original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken from the 17th Street Bridge in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6722, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during May of 1930 and retired in August of 1955 after 25 years of faithful service. In this context, it's just exited the East Altoona Roundhouse and is has just passed under the Bridge on it way to the Locomotive Ready Tracks. |
| Photo Date: |
2/2/1953 Upload Date: 5/20/2021 10:23:10 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge,Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6722(4-8-2) |
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289 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 6722, M-1A, #4 of 4, c. 1953 |
| Description: |
Here is the fourth of four original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken from the 17th Street Bridge in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6722, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during May of 1930 and retired in August of 1955 after 25 years of faithful service. In this context, it's just exited the East Altoona Roundhouse and has now arrived at the Locomotive Ready Tracks. |
| Photo Date: |
2/2/1953 Upload Date: 6/10/2021 7:24:42 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge,Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6722(4-8-2) |
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231 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 6722, M-1A, #2 of 4, c. 1953 |
| Description: |
Here is the second of four original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken from the 17th Street Bridge in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6722, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during May of 1930 and retired in August of 1955 after 25 years of faithful service. In this context, it's just exited the East Altoona Roundhouse and is about to pass under the Bridge on it way to the Locomotive Ready Tracks. |
| Photo Date: |
2/2/1953 Upload Date: 6/10/2021 7:23:14 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge,Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6722(4-8-2) |
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250 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 6722, M-1A, #1 of 4, c. 1953 |
| Description: |
Here is the first of four original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken from the 17th Street Bridge in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6722, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during May of 1930 and retired in August of 1955 after 25 years of faithful service. In this context, it's just exited the East Altoona Roundhouse and is heading toward the Locomotive Ready Tracks. |
| Photo Date: |
2/2/1953 Upload Date: 6/10/2021 7:21:51 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge,Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6722(4-8-2) |
| Views: |
234 Comments: 0 |
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