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Title:
PRR 6775, M-1A, 1930
Description:
Portraits 8. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6775, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works during March of 1930 and retired in March of 1955 after 25 years of service. It's the first "Mountain" that Lima built for the PRR. The photographer's name is not recorded. (#22 of 24)
Photo Date:
3/21/1930
Upload Date:
11/24/2021 8:18:21 AM
Location:
Lima, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6775(4-8-2)
Views:
174
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6775, M-1A, 1939
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in East St. Louis, Illinois, on 2 October 1939. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6775, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works during March of 1930 and retired in March of 1955 after 25 years of faithful service. It's the first "Mountain" that Lima built for the PRR. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
10/2/1939
Upload Date:
3/25/2024 9:39:52 PM
Location:
East St. Louis, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6775(4-8-2)
Views:
35
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6776, M-1A, 1939
Description:
Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via Arthur B. Johnson that was taken in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sometime in 1939. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6776, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works as an M-1A during March of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in October of 1946, and retired in October of 1956 after 26 years of faithful service. (#36 of 43)
Photo Date:
4/11/1939
Upload Date:
4/3/2021 11:28:25 AM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6776(4-8-2)
Views:
182
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6776, M-1B, 1952
Description:
Harley. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Tom Harley that was taken near Englewood, Illinois, in February of 1952. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6776, an M-1B built by the Lima Locomotive Works as an M-1A during March of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in October of 1946, and retired in October of 1956 after 26 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
2/2/1952
Upload Date:
4/14/2019 8:07:20 PM
Location:
Englewood, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 6776(4-8-2)
Views:
575
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 5487, K-4S, 1937
Description:
Here is a photo by Arthur B. Johnson that was taken in East Saint Louis, Illinois, on 9 September 1937. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5487, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during November of 1927 and retired in October of 1956. Partially visible at the right is PRR engine #6777, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works in March of 1930 and retired in January of 1957. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
9/9/1937
Upload Date:
10/4/2022 7:17:11 PM
Location:
East St. Louis, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5487(4-6-2)
PRR 6777(4-8-2)
Views:
139
Comments:
1
Title:
"Conemaugh Crossroads," Page 28, 1947
Description:
Here is page two of a five-page article by C.E. Starr entitled "Conemaugh Crossroads." It was published originally in the May 1947 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 28. Top Right-Hand Photo Caption: "Engine 6777 noses off the Allegheny Bridge toward [Kiskiminetas] Junction." Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6777 is an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works during March of 1930 and retired in January of 1957 after 27 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
5/1/1947
Upload Date:
9/27/2019 3:21:27 AM
Location:
Kiskiminetas Junction, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Winter,Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6777(4-8-2)
Views:
475
Comments:
0
Title:
"Conemaugh Crossroads," Page 30, 1947
Description:
Here is page four of a five-page article by C.E. Starr entitled "Conemaugh Crossroads." It was published originally in the May 1947 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 30. Top Photo Caption: "Bound for Altoona with an extra freight, engine 6777 crosses the Allegheny River Bridge which links Freeport with Kiskiminetas Junction." Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6777 is an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works during March of 1930 and retired in January of 1957 after 27 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
5/1/1947
Upload Date:
9/27/2019 9:02:41 AM
Location:
Kiskiminetas Junction, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Winter,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 6777(4-8-2)
Views:
369
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR M1a helping WB coal train. Photo shot from EB train.
Description:
I used a Kodak Tourist 800 to stop the action
Photo Date:
9/4/1954
Upload Date:
8/28/2010 9:32:32 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Lew Schneider
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 6777(4-8-2)
Views:
5359
Comments:
8
Title:
PRR 6777, M-1A, c. 1955
Description:
Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Don Ball, Jr., that was taken near Mapleton, Pennsylvania, c. 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6777, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works during March of 1930 and retired in January of 1957 after 27 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
8/30/1955
Upload Date:
1/4/2019 4:40:06 PM
Location:
Mapleton, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6777(4-8-2)
Views:
345
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 6778, M-1A, 1938
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in East St. Louis, Illinois, on 20 November 1938. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6778, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works in March of 1930 and retired in February of 1955 after 25 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
11/20/1938
Upload Date:
4/5/2023 3:12:12 PM
Location:
East St. Louis, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6778(4-8-2)
Views:
57
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6779, M-1B, 1953
Description:
Huntingdon. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken near Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, on 30 August 1953. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6779, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works as an M-1A in March of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in December of 1948, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. (SFM)
Photo Date:
8/30/1953
Upload Date:
1/3/2019 7:24:00 PM
Location:
Huntingdon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6779(4-8-2)
Views:
386
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 6779, M-1A, 1954
Description:
TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Bill Price that was taken at the Rockville Bridge near Marysville, Pennsylvania, on 28 October 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6779, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works as an M-1A during March of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in December of 1948, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. It's heading West across the Bridge in what appears to be a "Caboose Hop." The number of the N-5C cabin car is not recorded.
Photo Date:
10/28/1954
Upload Date:
2/10/2019 12:58:59 PM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6779(4-8-2)
Views:
454
Comments:
2
Title:
PRR 6779, M-1B, 1954
Description:
MDiv. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Marysville, Pennsylvania, on 28 October 1954. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6779, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works as an M-1A during March of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in December of 1948, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. It's just crossed the Susquehanna River via the Rockville Bridge and is on its way to Altoona and points West. ("Stoneborobranch"; #8 of 56)
Photo Date:
10/28/1954
Upload Date:
9/18/2020 9:21:55 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6779(4-8-2)
Views:
196
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6779, M-1B, c. 1956
Description:
Wood. Here is an image of a photo by Don Wood that was taken in Enola, Pennsylvania, c. 1956. Wood's Caption: "The proud ones . . . two of Pennsy's finest in steam pose at Enola enginehouse. The M1 4-8-2's were regarded with the highest esteem in all echelons of the old PRR." Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6779 and #6762. Both are "M" Class (4-8-2) "Mountains." #6779 is an M-1B built by the Lima Locomotive Works as an M-1A during March of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in December of 1948, and retired in September of 1959. #6762 is an M-1B constructed in Juniata as an M-1A during July of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in April of 1946, and retired in September of 1959. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
6/21/1956
Upload Date:
7/22/2022 10:03:22 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6779(4-8-2)
PRR 6762(4-8-2)
Views:
80
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6779, M-1B, 1956
Description:
Miscellanea. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Philip R. Hastings that was taken near Leolyn, Pennsylvania, on 2 December 1956. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6779 and #6816. Both are Class "M" (4-8-2) "Mountain" locomotives. #6779 is an M-1B built by the Lima Locomotive Works as an M-1A during March of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in December of 1948, and retired in September of 1959. #6816 is an M-1 built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in June of 1959. They're pushing a northbound coal train on a very cold day. Note the N-5 cabin car: it's lucky number 477777! This photo comes from a color slide set entitled "Steam on the Pennsy's Elmira and Shamokin Branches" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (785-2).
Photo Date:
12/2/1956
Upload Date:
9/24/2016 12:59:27 AM
Location:
Leolyn, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Winter,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6779(4-8-2)
PRR 6816(4-8-2)
Views:
753
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6779, M-1B, 1956
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Indianapolis, Indiana, on 9 December 1956. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6779, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works as an M-1A during March of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in December of 1948, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. The numbers of the other locomotives in the photo are not recorded. Raymond C. Laws Collection.
Photo Date:
12/9/1956
Upload Date:
3/30/2019 11:11:30 AM
Location:
Indianapolis, IN
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6779(4-8-2)
Views:
231
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6779, M-1B, 1957
Description:
Burkey. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, on 30 June 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6779, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works as an M-1A during March of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in December of 1948, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. (#14 of 25)
Photo Date:
6/30/1957
Upload Date:
11/14/2021 9:39:10 PM
Location:
Northumberland, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6779(4-8-2)
Views:
136
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4-8-2 #6779
Description:
Sitting at idle in the Altoona Yards, this 1930 Lima built Mountain-type locomoitve had 72" drivers and generated a 250 psi boiler pressure for its 27" x 30" cylinders. Weighing in at 390,000 lb, it could apply a tractive effort of 64,550 lbs.
Photo Date:
9/9/1957
Upload Date:
1/28/2014 12:55:12 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6779(4-8-2)
Views:
556
Comments:
4
Title:
PRR 6779, M-1B, 1959
Description:
Volkmer. Here is an original 35mm color slide by William D. Volkmer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 8 September 1959. Prominent here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6779 and two more locomotives whose road numbers are not recorded. #6779 is an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works as an M-1A in March of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in December of 1948, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. In this context, they've been prepared for movement to the Recycling Center. Partially visible in the distance is the East Altoona Coaling Tipple.
Photo Date:
9/8/1959
Upload Date:
5/7/2022 8:41:22 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6779(4-8-2)
Views:
184
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6781, M-1A, 1950
Description:
Here is a photo by Charles E. Winters that was taken in Chicago, Illinois, on 16 September 1950. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6781, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works during March of 1930 and retired in January of 1953 after 23 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
9/16/1950
Upload Date:
12/11/2022 5:54:42 AM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6781(4-8-2)
Views:
78
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6782, M-1B, c. 1956
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a night time-exposure by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6782, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works as an M-1A during March of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B by 1953, and retired in September of 1958 after 28 years of faithful service. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
1/23/1956
Upload Date:
7/22/2022 11:11:35 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Night,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6782(4-8-2)
Views:
142
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6782, M-1B, c. 1956
Description:
Wood. Here is an image of a photo by Don Wood that was taken near Denholm, Pennsylvania, in June of 1956. Wood's Caption: "4-8-2 6782 booms by double-slotted sisters 6717 and 6921 at Denholm., on PG5, will scoop water at Hawstone track pans a few miles west; the other M1's will fill up at Denholm's standpipes while taking on coal." #6782 is an M-1B built by the Lima Locomotive Works as an M-1A during March of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B by 1953, and retired in September of 1958. #6717 is an M-1B constructed by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an M-1A in April of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in March of 1948, and retired in September of 1958. And #6921 is an M-1 built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in October of 1926 and retired in June of 1959. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
6/21/1956
Upload Date:
7/5/2022 9:12:53 AM
Location:
Denholm, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6782(4-8-2)
PRR 6717(4-8-2)
PRR 6921(4-8-2)
Views:
160
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6782, M-1B, 1957
Description:
East Altoona. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 26 August 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6782, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works as an M-1A during March of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B by 1953, and retired in September of 1958 after 28 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
8/26/1957
Upload Date:
12/6/2017 7:00:03 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6782(4-8-2)
Views:
592
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6783, M-1B, 1956
Description:
Price. Here is a photo by Bill Price that was taken near Newport, Pennsylvania, on 11 October 1956. Caption On Reverse: "PG-5." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6784, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works as an M-1A during March of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in January of 1947, and retired in August of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. Note that the second "car" in this train is actually a GM-EMD "EF" Class B-unit! (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:
10/11/1956
Upload Date:
6/12/2021 6:26:13 AM
Location:
Newport, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 6783(4-8-2)
Views:
121
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6783, M-1B, 1956
Description:
Malinowski. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Robert R. Malinoski that was taken near Newport, Pennsylvania, on 11 October 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6783, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works as an M-1A during March of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in January of 1947, and retired in August of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
10/11/1956
Upload Date:
4/15/2019 8:44:14 AM
Location:
Newport, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Scenic,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 6783(4-8-2)
Views:
418
Comments:
1
Title:
"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 22, 1973
Description:
Here is page 22 of a 64-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "World Famous Horseshoe Curve, Altoona, Pennsylvania Railroad." It was first issued in September of 1973. Top Photo: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6783, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works during March of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in January of 1947, and retired in September of 1959. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #6713, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in April of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in August of 1944, and retired in December of 1956. Both photos taken by H.W. Pontin in July of 1940.
Photo Date:
9/22/1973
Upload Date:
10/29/2022 6:53:24 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 6783(4-8-2)
PRR 6713(4-8-2)
Views:
93
Comments:
0
Title:
Atterbury's M-1 Engines, Page 26, 1979
Description:
Here is page five of an 11-page cover article by Bert Pennypacker entitled "Atterbury's Engines: Part 1 ~ Great Increases In Horsepower And Speed." It was published originally in the October 1979 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 26. Photo Caption: "On the eve of dieselization, M-1a 6783 had somehow escaped relocation of her turbo-generator and still presented an authentic PRR front end. Photographer [Robert R.] Malinoski caught up with her on Middle Division train M-9 at 2:13 p.m. on October 11, 1956, a mile east of Newport, Pa., with consist of 59 cars." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6783, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works during March of 1930 and retired in August of 1959 and after 29 years of faithful service. Note the GM-EMD "F" Class B-unit two cars back!
Photo Date:
10/1/1979
Upload Date:
9/11/2017 9:51:21 AM
Location:
Newport, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6783(4-8-2)
Views:
310
Comments:
0
Title:
Atterbury's M-1 Engines, Page 26, 1979
Description:
Here is the bottom portion of page five of an 11-page cover article by Bert Pennypacker entitled "Atterbury's Engines: Part 1 ~ Great Increases In Horsepower And Speed." It was published originally in the October 1979 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 26. Photo Caption: "On the eve of dieselization, M-1a 6783 had somehow escaped relocation of her turbo-generator and still presented an authentic PRR front end. Photographer [Robert R.] Malinoski caught up with her on Middle Division train M-9 at 2:13 p.m. on October 11, 1956, a mile east of Newport, Pa., with consist of 59 cars." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6783, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works during March of 1930 and retired in August of 1959 and after 29 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
10/1/1979
Upload Date:
10/21/2017 2:17:33 AM
Location:
Newport, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 6783(4-8-2)
Views:
315
Comments:
0
Title:
Atterbury's M-1 Engines, Page 27, 1979
Description:
Here is page six of an 11-page cover article by Bert Pennypacker entitled "Atterbury's Engines: Part 1 ~ Great Increases In Horsepower And Speed." It was published originally in the October 1979 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 27. Photo Caption: "On the eve of dieselization, M-1a 6783 had somehow escaped relocation of her turbo-generator and still presented an authentic PRR front end. Photographer [Robert R.] Malinoski caught up with her on Middle Division train M-9 at 2:13 p.m. on October 11, 1956, a mile east of Newport, Pa., with consist of 59 cars." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6783, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works during March of 1930 and retired in August of 1959 and after 29 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
10/1/1979
Upload Date:
9/28/2022 9:05:18 PM
Location:
Newport, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6783(4-8-2)
Views:
56
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6784, M-1A, 1936
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in East St. Louis, Illinois, on 8 September 1936. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6784, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works during March of 1930 and retired in September of 1952 after 22 years of faithful service. Many thanks to Mr. Robert Hess for identifying this locomotive correctly. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
9/8/1936
Upload Date:
2/6/2024 12:12:10 AM
Location:
East St. Louis, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6784(4-8-2)
Views:
41
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 6784, M-1A, 1946
Description:
Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via Arthur B. Johnson that was taken near Chicago, Illinois, on 11 April 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6784, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works during March of 1930 and retired in September of 1952 after 22 years of service. (#37 of 43)
Photo Date:
4/11/1946
Upload Date:
4/3/2021 11:29:47 AM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6784(4-8-2)
Views:
115
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6785, M-1A, c. 1938
Description:
Here is a photo by H.W. Pontin via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6785, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works in March of 1930 and retired in September of 1952 after 22 years of service. The date and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #11 of 12.
Photo Date:
8/9/1938
Upload Date:
5/13/2022 5:45:00 PM
Location:
Fort Wayne, IN
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6785(4-8-2)
Views:
112
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6787, M-1B, 1950
Description:
Here is a photo by Paul B. Dunn that was taken in Zanesville, Ohio, on 5 July 1950. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6787, 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 September of 1946, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
7/5/1950
Upload Date:
3/19/2023 9:18:39 AM
Location:
Zanesville, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6787(4-8-2)
Views:
74
Comments:
0
Title:
"Keep Hoppers Moving," Page 1, 1956
Description:
Here is page one of a three-page article entitled "Urgent Job For PRR Men: 'Keep Hoppers Moving.'" It was published originally in the May 1956 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 1. Lower Photo Caption: "Steam power comes out of storage to aid PRR's diesels in the current 'big push' of coal and ore hopper trains." Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6787, 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 September of 1946, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of service. The road numbers of the A-B-A set of ALCo diesels in the upper photo are not recorded.
Photo Date:
5/1/1956
Upload Date:
4/20/2022 8:07:40 AM
Location:
McVeytown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 6787(4-8-2)
Views:
76
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6787, M-1B, c. 1956
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6787, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works as an M-1A in April of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in September of 1946, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of service. Given the capped stack, it's being stored in serviceable condition at the East Altoona Coaling Tipple. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
9/22/1956
Upload Date:
7/22/2022 8:21:48 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6787(4-8-2)
Views:
134
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6715, M-1B, 1956
Description:
Price. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Bill Price that was taken near Duncannon, Pennsylvania, on 10 October 1956. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6715 and #6787. Both are Class M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" steam locomotives. #6715 was constructed by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an M-1A during April of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B by 1953, and retired in September of 1959. #6787 was built by the Lima Locomotive Works as an M-1A during April of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in September of 1946, and retired in September of 1959. In this context, they're passing under Signal Bridge #1160 with a train of empty hoppers bound for Altoona and the coal mines of Western Pennsylvania.
Photo Date:
10/10/1956
Upload Date:
4/29/2019 2:28:54 PM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 6715(4-8-2)
PRR 6787(4-8-2)
Views:
349
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 6787, M-1B, c. 1957
Description:
Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones that was taken just East of the Coaling Tipple in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6787, 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 September of 1946, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. Partially visible in the background is the Westbound Receiving Yard.
Photo Date:
2/2/1957
Upload Date:
7/17/2021 1:34:24 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6787(4-8-2)
Views:
136
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4-8-2 #6789 - Pennsylvania RR
Description:
Good example of a 1930 Lima built Mountain-type locomotive. Specifics - class M1a, 72" drivers, impressive 250 psi boiler pressure, 27x30" cylinders, engine weight of 390,000lb, tractive effort of 64,547 lb. No exact date, locaiton or photographer was given for this photo unfortunately.
Photo Date:
6/1/1945
Upload Date:
11/19/2014 9:20:43 AM
Location:
Unknown, PA
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:
PRR 6789(4-8-2)
Views:
525
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 6789, M-1A, 1946
Description:
Mann. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Thorndale, Pennsylvania, on 1 January 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6789, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works in April of 1930 and retired in January of 1954 after 24 years' service. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:
1/1/1946
Upload Date:
2/7/2021 9:09:26 AM
Location:
Thorndale, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6789(4-8-2)
Views:
310
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6789, M-1A, 1946
Description:
Huntingdon. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Bill Price that was taken at the Passenger Station in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, on 7 October 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6789, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works during April of 1930 and retired in January of 1954 after 24 years of faithful service. In this context, it's pulling a mixed-cargo freight train through the Station on its way from Enola to Altoona and points West.
Photo Date:
10/7/1946
Upload Date:
5/24/2018 5:35:42 AM
Location:
Huntingdon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 6789(4-8-2)
Views:
1068
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 6789, M-1A, 1947
Description:
Mann. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, on 20 December 1947. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6789, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in April of 1930 and retired in January of 1954 after 24 years' service. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:
12/20/1947
Upload Date:
2/7/2021 9:10:51 AM
Location:
Wynnewood, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6789(4-8-2)
Views:
318
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6791, M-1A, c. 1950
Description:
Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6791, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works during 1930 and retired in January of 1953. It is departing Enola Yard with a long string of empty hoppers heading toward Altoona and points West. The date is an approximation. Roy Healey Collection; #9 of 12.
Photo Date:
12/21/1950
Upload Date:
3/19/2018 4:12:01 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6791(4-8-2)
Views:
331
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6792, M-1A, 1935
Description:
Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via Arthur B. Johnson that was taken in East St. Louis, Illinois, sometime in 1935. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6792, 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 November of 1947, and retired in November of 1956 after 26 years of faithful service. (#38 of 43) (#7,400)
Photo Date:
4/11/1935
Upload Date:
4/3/2021 7:32:53 PM
Location:
East St Louis, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6792(4-8-2)
Views:
98
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6793, M-1A, 1955
Description:
Dziobko. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 16 September 1955. On the right is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6793, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works during April of 1930 and retired in September of 1959. Note the presence of another "Mountain" on the left, while the East Altoona Coaling Tipple dominates the background.
Photo Date:
9/16/1955
Upload Date:
7/2/2018 6:37:51 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6793(4-8-2)
Views:
848
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6793, M-1A, c. 1956
Description:
Prophet. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John M. Prophet III that was tken in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, perhaps in 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6793, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works during April of 1930 and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of service. The date is not recorded.
Photo Date:
5/5/1956
Upload Date:
7/21/2018 10:54:22 PM
Location:
Northumberland, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6793(4-8-2)
Views:
383
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6793, M-1A, 1956
Description:
Price. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Mr. Bill Price that was taken near Newport, Pennsylvania, on 11 October 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6793, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works in April of 1930 and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
10/11/1956
Upload Date:
4/29/2019 2:27:24 PM
Location:
Newport, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6793(4-8-2)
Views:
236
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 6793, M-1A, 1956
Description:
Price. Here is a photo by Bill Price that was taken near Newport, Pennsylvania, on 11 October 1956. Caption On Reverse: "SW-10." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6793, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the by the Lima Locomotive Works during April of 1930 and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:
10/11/1956
Upload Date:
2/18/2021 7:01:51 AM
Location:
Newport, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6793(4-8-2)
Views:
217
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6793, M-1A, 1957
Description:
MDiv. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken near Summerdale, Pennsylvania, on 10 March 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6793, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works during April of 1930 and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. In this context, it's about to enter the Enola Yards with a mixed-cargo freight train. The names of the railfans at the left are not recorded. ("Stoneborobranch"; #37 of 56)
Photo Date:
3/10/1957
Upload Date:
9/30/2020 10:56:32 AM
Location:
Summerdale, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6793(4-8-2)
Views:
162
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1138, L-1S, 1957
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Marysville, Pennsylvania, on 23 April 1957. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #1138 and #6793. #1138 is an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during January of 1916 and retired in February of 1960. #6793 is an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works during April of 1930 and retired in September of 1959. In this context, they're crossing the Rockville Bridge over the Susquehanna River with a mixed-cargo freight train and are threading the interlocking on their way to the Enola Yards. ("LouisFols"; #18 of 21)
Photo Date:
4/23/1957
Upload Date:
5/28/2020 1:52:59 PM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1138(2-8-2)
PRR 6793(4-8-2)
Views:
200
Comments:
0
Title:
Atterbury's M-1 Engines: Part 2, Page 49, 1979
Description:
Here is page six of a six-page article by Bert Pennypacker entitled "Atterbury's Engines: Part 2 ~ Why The M-1's Outlasted The Duplex Drives." It was published originally in the November 1979 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 49. Top Photo Caption: "If there was a sight more impressive than one M-1a in action it was that of two such machines; 6738 and 6795 shake up the south side of Chicago on April 10, 1947." Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6738 and #6795. Both are M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" steam locomotives. #6738 was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an M-1A in June of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in October of 1948, and retired in September of 1959. #6795 was built by the Lima Locomotive Works as an M-1A in April of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in August of 1944, and retired in December of 1956. Middle Photo Caption: "Q-2 4-4-6-4 6186 and M-1 6985 chatted in Fort Wayne, Ind., yard. Latter was destined to outlive the former thanks to simpler machinery." Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #6186 and #6985. #6186 is a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) duplex built in Juniata in April of 1945 and retired in December of 1955. #6985 is an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by Lima in September of 1926 and retired in August of 1956.
Photo Date:
11/1/1979
Upload Date:
9/13/2022 2:15:32 PM
Location:
Fort Wayne, IN
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Signal,Wreck
Locomotives:
PRR 6738(4-8-2)
PRR 6795(4-8-2)
PRR 6186(UNKNOWN)
PRR 6985(4-8-2)
Views:
146
Comments:
0
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