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PRR 4700, M-1, 1923
Title:  PRR 4700, M-1, 1923
Description:  WB. Here is an image of an official photo that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in October of 1923. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4700, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during October of 1923, renumbered "6699" during 1933, and retired in July of 1950 after 27 years of faithful service. Note the piston extensions and the passenger service signal line. This is the very first M-1, fresh from the Erecting & Machine Shop. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  10/10/1923  Upload Date: 7/28/2022 3:04:13 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4700(4-8-2)
Views:  235   Comments: 0
PRR 4700, M-1, 1925
Title:  PRR 4700, M-1, 1925
Description:  WB. Here is an image of an official photo that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 10 August 1925. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4700, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during October of 1923, renumbered "6699" during 1933, and retired in July of 1950 after 27 years of faithful service. Note the piston extensions and the passenger service signal line. This is the very first M-1 after two years of rigorous testing. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  8/10/1925  Upload Date: 7/28/2022 3:05:28 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4700(4-8-2)
Views:  183   Comments: 0
"Testing The Iron Horse," Page 93, 1936
Title:  "Testing The Iron Horse," Page 93, 1936
Description:  Here is page three of a five-page article by Frederick Westing entitled "Testing The Iron Horse." It was published originally in the August 1936 issue of "Railroad Stories" magazine, page 93. Photo Caption: "The First of the Pennsylvania's Fleet of Mountain Type Engines, No. 4700, Undergoing Tests at the Altoona Plant." PRR engine #4700 is the original M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during October of 1923 and retired in July of 1950 after 27 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  8/1/1936  Upload Date: 1/4/2024 3:44:59 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4700(4-8-2)
Views:  39   Comments: 0
"Test Department," Page 47, 1941
Title:  "Test Department," Page 47, 1941
Description:  Here is page eight of a 16-page article entitled "Test Department And Chemical Laboratory Of The Pennsylvania Railroad." It was published originally in the November 1941 issue of "Mutual Magazine," page 47. Right Photo Caption: "M-1 locomotive 4700 on locomotive test plant." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4700, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during October of 1923, renumbered "6699" in 1933, and retired in July of 1950 after 27 years of faithful service. This is the original Pennsy "Mountain."
Photo Date:  11/9/1941  Upload Date: 2/1/2019 4:18:57 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4700(4-8-2)
Views:  299   Comments: 0
Centennial History Of The PRR, Page 727, 1949
Title:  Centennial History Of The PRR, Page 727, 1949
Description:  Here is a photo from page 727 in the "Centennial History Of The Pennsylvania Railroad Company: 1846-1946" that was composed by George H. Burgess & Miles C. Kennedy and published in 1949. Photo Caption: "Mountain type, Class M-1 locomotive, 1923." Shown here is PRR engine #4700, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata in October of 1923, renumbered "6699" in 1933, and retired in July of 1950 after 27 years of service. This is the very first PRR "Mountain" class locomotive.
Photo Date:  4/13/1949  Upload Date: 9/7/2017 3:03:25 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4700(4-8-2)
Views:  400   Comments: 0
Atterbury's M-1 Engines, Page 24, 1979
Title:  Atterbury's M-1 Engines, Page 24, 1979
Description:  Here is page three 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 24. Top Photo: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4700, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during October of 1923, renumbered "6699" in 1933, and retired in July of 1950 after 27 years of faithful service. Notable here is a table of comparisons of "Selected U.S. 4-8-2's."
Photo Date:  10/1/1979  Upload Date: 9/28/2022 4:16:43 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4700(4-8-2)
Views:  102   Comments: 0
Atterbury's M-1 Engines, Page 25, 1979
Title:  Atterbury's M-1 Engines, Page 25, 1979
Description:  Here is page four 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 25. Top Photo: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4700, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during October of 1923, renumbered "6699" in 1933, and retired in July of 1950. Bottom Two Photos: Shown here is PRR engine #6800, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during August of 1926 and retired in August of 1955.
Photo Date:  10/1/1979  Upload Date: 9/28/2022 4:18:47 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4700(4-8-2) PRR 6800(4-8-2)
Views:  196   Comments: 0
PRR 6699, M-1, 1937
Title:  PRR 6699, M-1, 1937
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 28 August 1937. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6699, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata as number "4700" during October of 1923, renumbered "6699" in 1933, and retired in July of 1950 after 27 years of faithful service. This is the original Pennsy "Mountain." Gary Mittner Collection. (#9,700)
Photo Date:  8/28/1937  Upload Date: 10/18/2022 10:26:20 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6699(4-8-2)
Views:  205   Comments: 0
PRR 6699, M-1, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 6699, M-1, c. 1946
Description:  Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via F.R. Kern. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6699, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata as number "4700" during October of 1923, renumbered "6699" in 1933, and retired in July of 1950 after 27 years faithful service. This is the Pennsy's original M-1. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#33 of 43)
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 4/1/2021 7:10:24 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6699(4-8-2)
Views:  356   Comments: 0
Teller, "Main Line Of American Commerce," 1938
Title:  Teller, "Main Line Of American Commerce," 1938
Description:  Here is the 13th of 32 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is Grif Teller's painting entitled "Main Line Of American Commerce." It was published originally in 1938. Depicted here is PRR engine #6750, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during May of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in March of 1949, and retired in September of 1958 after 28 years of faithful service. On the right, it's the "Broadway Limited"!
Photo Date:  8/15/1938  Upload Date: 1/26/2022 12:26:46 AM
Location:  McVeytown, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 6750(4-8-2)
Views:  229   Comments: 0
Teller, "Partners In National Defense," 1942
Title:  Teller, "Partners In National Defense," 1942
Description:  Here is the 17th of 32 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is Grif Teller's painting entitled "Partners In National Defense." It was published originally in 1942. Depicted in the foreground is PRR engine #6750, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during May of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in March of 1949, and retired in September of 1958. Also depicted is PRR engine #1261, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata as an H-8S during 1909, rebuilt as an H-8SB in April of 1913, rebuilt as an H-9S in July of 1931, and retired in October of 1955.
Photo Date:  8/15/1942  Upload Date: 1/26/2022 8:20:50 AM
Location:  Windber, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6750(4-8-2) PRR 1261(2-8-0)
Views:  276   Comments: 0
99th Annual Report, Page 9, 1945
Title:  99th Annual Report, Page 9, 1945
Description:  Here is page nine of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 31-page "Ninety-Ninth Annual Report." It was issued originally on 13 February 1946. Depicted here is PRR engine #6750, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during May of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in March of 1949, and retired in September of 1958 after 28 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  12/31/1945  Upload Date: 6/16/2017 3:37:10 AM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6750(4-8-2)
Views:  350   Comments: 0
"Transportation Progress," Pages 7-8, 1946
Title:  "Transportation Progress," Pages 7-8, 1946
Description:  Here are pages seven and eight of a 14-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "One Hundred Years Of Transportation Progress." It was issued originally during 1946. Right-Hand Illustration: Depicted here is PRR engine #6750, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during May of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in March of 1949, and retired in September of 1958 after 28 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  4/13/1946  Upload Date: 8/26/2022 12:26:11 PM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6750(4-8-2)
Views:  48   Comments: 0
PRR 6750, M-1B, 1953
Title:  PRR 6750, M-1B, 1953
Description:  Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Richard R. Wallin that was taken near Duncannon, Pennsylvania, on 29 August 1953. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6750, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata as an M-1A during May of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in March of 1949, and retired in September of 1958 after 28 years of faithful service. ("Tchowee"; #3 of 13)
Photo Date:  8/29/1953  Upload Date: 5/1/2020 4:14:13 PM
Location:  Duncannon, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6750(4-8-2)
Views:  640   Comments: 0
PRR 6750, M-1B, c. 1955
Title:  PRR 6750, M-1B, c. 1955
Description:  TRB. Here is a photo by E.P. Street, Jr., via Rail Photo Service that was taken at the Rockville Bridge near Marysville, Pennsylvania, c. 1955. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6750, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata as an M-1A during May of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in March of 1949, and retired in September of 1958 after 28 years of faithful service. In this context, it's just crossed the Bridge with a mixed-cargo freight train on its way to the Enola Yards.
Photo Date:  8/15/1955  Upload Date: 12/30/2023 2:26:29 PM
Location:  Marysville, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6750(4-8-2)
Views:  46   Comments: 0
PRR 6750, M-1B, 1956
Title:  PRR 6750, M-1B, 1956
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken near Halifax, Pennsylvania, in 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6750, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata as an M-1A during May of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in March of 1949, and retired in September of 1958 after 28 years of faithful service. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  1/23/1956  Upload Date: 6/6/2023 10:43:00 PM
Location:  Halifax, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6750(4-8-2)
Views:  96   Comments: 0
PRR 6750
Title:  PRR 6750
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/22/2006  Upload Date: 2/22/2006 9:03:51 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Matthew Miller
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 6750(4-8-2)
Views:  761   Comments: 0
PRR 6750
Title:  PRR 6750
Description:  Intresing PRR 4-8-2 locomotives itting with the other locomotives on a cold day
Photo Date:  12/29/2016  Upload Date: 12/15/2017 4:47:21 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Alex Piechowski
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 6750(4-8-2)
Views:  371   Comments: 1
PRR 6752, M-1A, 1946
Title:  PRR 6752, 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 #6752, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during May of 1930 and retired in September of 1952 after 22 years of faithful service. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  1/1/1946  Upload Date: 2/18/2021 12:34:42 PM
Location:  Thorndale, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 6752(4-8-2)
Views:  460   Comments: 0
PRR 6752, M-1A, 1946
Title:  PRR 6752, 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 #6752, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during May of 1930 and retired in 1952 after 22 years of faithful service. It's pulling a mixed-cargo freight train through the Station on its way from Enola to Altoona and points West. Note the Railway Express truck parked next to the Station.
Photo Date:  10/7/1946  Upload Date: 3/27/2019 2:48:36 PM
Location:  Huntingdon, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 6752(4-8-2)
Views:  368   Comments: 1
PRR 6753, M-1B, 1951
Title:  PRR 6753, M-1B, 1951
Description:  Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Don Ball, Jr., that was taken near Union Furnace, Pennsylvania, in June of 1951. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6753, an M-1B built in Juniata as an M-1A during May of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in November of 1948, and retired in February of 1958 after 28 years of service. It's passing under Signal Bridge #2174 with a mixed-cargo freight train on its way to Altoona and points West. Can you hear the syncopating echoes?
Photo Date:  6/6/1951  Upload Date: 4/14/2019 8:04:55 PM
Location:  Union Furnace, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 6753(4-8-2)
Views:  644   Comments: 2
PRR Locomotive Ready Tracks, #4 of 8, c. 1953
Title:  PRR Locomotive Ready Tracks, #4 of 8, c. 1953
Description:  Here is the fourth of eight 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 #6753, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata as an M-1A during May of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in November of 1948, and retired in February of 1958 after 28 years of faithful service. The road numbers of the other locomotives pictured here are not recorded.
Photo Date:  2/2/1953  Upload Date: 7/12/2021 8:36:18 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6753(4-8-2)
Views:  148   Comments: 0
"Straight Talk," Page 20, 1955
Title:  "Straight Talk," Page 20, 1955
Description:  Here is page seven of a seven-page cover article by David P. Morgan entitled "Straight Talk From The Pennsy." It was published originally in the July 1955 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 20. Bottom Photo: Shown here (L to R) are three Pennsylvania Railroad locomotives: #4844, #6753, and an unidentified "EF" Class diesel built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower. #4844 is a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata during May of 1935 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. #6753 is an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata in May of 1930 and retired in February of 1958.
Photo Date:  7/1/1955  Upload Date: 8/21/2022 9:48:20 PM
Location:  Enola, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4844(GG1) PRR 6753(4-8-2)
Views:  83   Comments: 0
"Trains" Magazine, July 1955
Title:  "Trains" Magazine, July 1955
Description:  Here is a photo from an article by David P. Morgan entitled "Straight Talk From The Pennsy." It was published originally in the July 1955 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 20. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (L to R) are three Pennsylvania Railroad locomotives: #4844, #6753, and an unidentified "EF" Class diesel built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower. #4844 is a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata during May of 1935 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. #6753 is an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata in May of 1930 and retired in February of 1958.
Photo Date:  7/1/1955  Upload Date: 8/21/2022 1:28:12 PM
Location:  Enola, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4844(GG1) PRR 6753(4-8-2)
Views:  84   Comments: 0
PRR 6753, M-1B, 1955
Title:  PRR 6753, M-1B, 1955
Description:  SFM. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken near Cove, Pennsylvania, on 25 July 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6753, an M-1B built in Juniata as an M-1A during May of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in November of 1948, and retired in February of 1958 after 28 years of faithful service. In this context, it's pulling a mixed-cargo freight train out of Enola under the four-track Watering Point to Altoona and points West.
Photo Date:  7/25/1955  Upload Date: 1/9/2019 11:27:38 AM
Location:  Cove, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6753(4-8-2)
Views:  360   Comments: 0
PRR 6753, M-1B, 1955
Title:  PRR 6753, M-1B, 1955
Description:  Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken near Cove, Pennsylvania, on 25 July 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6753, an M-1B built in Juniata as an M-1A during May of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in November of 1948, and retired in February of 1958 after 28 years of faithful service. Note the four-track overhead watering point. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:  7/25/1955  Upload Date: 2/26/2021 9:03:29 PM
Location:  Cove, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6753(4-8-2)
Views:  352   Comments: 0
PRR 6754, M-1B, c. 1956
Title:  PRR 6754, M-1B, c. 1956
Description:  Portraits 10. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6754, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an M-1A during May of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B by 1953, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#55 of 72)
Photo Date:  8/15/1956  Upload Date: 1/6/2023 7:36:20 AM
Location:  Huntingdon, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6754(4-8-2)
Views:  92   Comments: 0
PRR 6754, M-1B, 1957
Title:  PRR 6754, M-1B, 1957
Description:  Here is a photo via Paul W. Prescott that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 28 April 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6754, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata as an M-1A during May of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B by 1953, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. Partially visible just to the left of the air reservoir is HOMER Tower, situated at the apex of the Westbound Yards in East Altoona. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  4/28/1957  Upload Date: 12/11/2022 5:53:21 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6754(4-8-2)
Views:  99   Comments: 0
PRR 5826, BH-50, c. 1952
Title:  PRR 5826, BH-50, c. 1952
Description:  SFM. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide (converted to B&W) of a photo by Marvin H. Cohen that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, perhaps in 1952. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6755, #5826, and an unidentified Class I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" steam locomotive. #6755 is an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata as an M-1A during June of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in April of 1944, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. #5826 is a BH-50 built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as a 3,000 HP BP-60 for passenger service in September of 1948, later reclassified as a 2,500 HP BH-50 for helper service, and retired in September of 1962. Produced and distributed by Audio-Visual Designs; 70027C.
Photo Date:  8/15/1952  Upload Date: 1/29/2019 12:20:01 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6755(4-8-2) PRR 5826(DR12-8-1500/2)
Views:  600   Comments: 0
PRR "Pennsylvania 6755," M-1B, 1956
Title:  PRR "Pennsylvania 6755," M-1B, 1956
Description:  Here is a postal card entitled "Pennsylvania 6755." No Postmark. Caption On Reverse: "M-1 6755 is in charge of this Northumberland to Enola freight on August 26, 1956. The 4-8-2 bustles over the Susquehanna River Bridge as it heads out of the yard." Photo by George Cazakoglu. #6755 is an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata as an M-1A during June of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in April of 1944, and is presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania.
Photo Date:  8/26/1956  Upload Date: 9/7/2018 4:14:22 AM
Location:  Northumberland, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 6755(4-8-2)
Views:  1246   Comments: 2
PRR 6755, M-1B, 1956
Title:  PRR 6755, M-1B, 1956
Description:  Mann. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Perdix, Pennsylvania, in November of 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6755, an M-1B built in Juniata as an M-1A during June of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in April of 1944, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. In this context, it's just passed BANKS Tower with a mixed-cargo freight train out of Enola on its way to Altoona. The shadowy form of Blue Mountain looms in the distance. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  11/14/1956  Upload Date: 3/20/2021 7:58:55 PM
Location:  Perdix, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 6755(4-8-2)
Views:  446   Comments: 0
PRR 6755, M-1B, c. 1957
Title:  PRR 6755, M-1B, c. 1957
Description:  Nyman. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6755, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata as an M-1A during June of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in April of 1944, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. The photographer's name, the road number of the GM-EMD EF-15 that's towing the "Mountain," as well as the exact date and the location, are not recorded.
Photo Date:  8/11/1957  Upload Date: 7/13/2023 7:43:09 AM
Location:  Northumberland, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6755(4-8-2)
Views:  137   Comments: 0
PRR 6755, M-1B, 1958
Title:  PRR 6755, M-1B, 1958
Description:  Here is an image of a photo of by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Roundhouse in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, in 1958. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6755, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata as an M-1A during June of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in April of 1944, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania ~ where it remains exposed to the elements 65 years later!. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  1/23/1958  Upload Date: 6/20/2023 1:06:34 AM
Location:  Northumberland, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6755(4-8-2)
Views:  142   Comments: 0
PRR 3750 into 1737, K-4S, c. 1959
Title:  PRR 3750 into 1737, K-4S, c. 1959
Description:  Here is duplicate 35mm color slide that was taken in Northumberland, Pennsylvania. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #1737 and #6755. Both were built in Juniata and both are presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. #1737 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built as number "3750" during March of 1920 and renumbered "1737" in 1956. #6755 is an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built as an M-1A during June of 1930 and rebuilt as an M-1B in April of 1944. The photographer's name and the date are not recorded. ("LouisFols"; #6 of 18)
Photo Date:  9/22/1959  Upload Date: 6/4/2019 4:27:47 PM
Location:  Northumberland, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3750(4-6-2) PRR 6755(4-8-2)
Views:  1099   Comments: 1
PRR 6755, M-1B, c. 1963
Title:  PRR 6755, M-1B, c. 1963
Description:  Here is an image of a photo of a youthful Ed Kaspriske at the throttle of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6755 circa 1963. #6755 is an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata as an M-1A during June of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in April of 1944, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1963  Upload Date: 6/19/2023 6:50:39 PM
Location:  Northumberland, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6755(4-8-2)
Views:  115   Comments: 0
PRR 6755, M-1B, 1963
Title:  PRR 6755, M-1B, 1963
Description:  Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, in August of 1963. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6755, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata as an M-1A during June of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in April of 1944, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg.
Photo Date:  8/15/1963  Upload Date: 2/7/2018 8:47:39 PM
Location:  Northumberland, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6755(4-8-2)
Views:  880   Comments: 0
"Pennsy Steam Engines Will Be Sent To Museums," Front Cover, 1968
Title:  "Pennsy Steam Engines Will Be Sent To Museums," Front Cover, 1968
Description:  Here is the front cover of a five-page camera study entitled "Pennsy Steam Engines Will Be Sent To Museums." It was published originally on the July 1968 issue of "Railroad" magazine. Cover Caption:"Front cover this month, recalling bright memories of Pennsy steam, was made jointly by Michael A. Eagleson & Howard W. Serig." Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6755 and #1737 (aka #3750). Both were built in Juniata and both are presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. Engine #6755 is an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built as an M-1A during June of 1930 and rebuilt as an M-1B in April of 1944. Engine #1737 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built as number "3750" during March of 1920, renumbered "1737" in 1956, and renumbered "3750" in 1973.
Photo Date:  7/1/1968  Upload Date: 11/3/2019 10:19:00 AM
Location:  Northumberland, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Night,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6755(4-8-2) PRR 3750(4-6-2)
Views:  611   Comments: 0
"Pennsy Steam Engines Will Be Sent To Museums," Page 15, 1968
Title:  "Pennsy Steam Engines Will Be Sent To Museums," Page 15, 1968
Description:  Here is page one of a five-page camera study entitled "Pennsy Steam Engines Will Be Sent To Museums." It was published originally in the July 1968 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 15. Photo Caption: "Pennsylvania Railroad 6755, class M-1B Mountain type, sits forlornly outdoors at Northumberland, awaiting a better future." Photo by Michael A. Eagleson. PRR engine #6755 is an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata as an M-1A during June of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in April of 1944, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. (5,700)
Photo Date:  7/1/1968  Upload Date: 11/3/2019 10:22:21 AM
Location:  Northumberland, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6755(4-8-2)
Views:  385   Comments: 0
PRR 6755
Title:  PRR 6755
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/1/1972  Upload Date: 1/17/2018 11:48:55 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Dave Schumacher
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6755(4-8-2)
Views:  891   Comments: 1
PRR 6755, 4-8-2, 1973
Title:  PRR 6755, 4-8-2, 1973
Description:  RRMP. Here is an original photo that I took at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg, Pennsylvania, on 30 June 1973. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad steam engine #6755, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during 1930.
Photo Date:  6/30/1973  Upload Date: 10/31/2016 4:16:40 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6755(4-8-2)
Views:  531   Comments: 0
PRR 6755
Title:  PRR 6755
Description:  Me in '73!
Photo Date:  7/7/1973  Upload Date: 4/15/2013 7:28:46 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Tim Darnell
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  PRR 6755(4-8-2)
Views:  1183   Comments: 3
PRR 2846, 6755 before going to RRMofPA
Title:  PRR 2846, 6755 before going to RRMofPA
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/22/1974  Upload Date: 5/29/2021 10:17:41 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Tim Darnell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 2846(2-8-0) PRR 6755(4-8-2)
Views:  225   Comments: 1
PRR 6755
Title:  PRR 6755
Description:  90 on the left on the excursion train, the 2846, 6755, & 5741 were on diisplay here, along with obs. "Paradise"
Photo Date:  6/22/1974  Upload Date: 6/2/2010 10:41:11 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Tim Darnell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 6755(4-8-2) PRR 2846(2-8-0) SRC 90(2-10-0)
Views:  2650   Comments: 0
PRR M1B 4-8-2 6755
Title:  PRR M1B 4-8-2 6755
Description:  PRR M1B 4-8-2 6755 rests outside the RR Musuem of Pennsylvania in Strasburg, PA on July 4, 1977.
Photo Date:  7/4/1977  Upload Date: 3/11/2017 11:58:36 AM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6755(4-8-2)
Views:  581   Comments: 0
PRR M1B 4-8-2 6755 and PC E-7A 4201
Title:  PRR M1B 4-8-2 6755 and PC E-7A 4201
Description:  PRR M1B 4-8-2 6755 and E-7A 4201 rest outside the RR Musuem of Pennsylvania in Strasburg, PA on July 4, 1977.
Photo Date:  7/4/1977  Upload Date: 3/11/2017 11:59:58 AM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  PC 4201(E7A) PRR 6755(4-8-2)
Views:  488   Comments: 0
PRR M1B 4-8-2 6755
Title:  PRR M1B 4-8-2 6755
Description:  PRR M1B 4-8-2 6755 rests outside the RR Musuem of Pennsylvania in Strasburg, PA on July 4, 1977.
Photo Date:  7/4/1977  Upload Date: 3/11/2017 12:01:56 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6755(4-8-2)
Views:  445   Comments: 0
PRR M1B 4-8-2 6755
Title:  PRR M1B 4-8-2 6755
Description:  PRR M1B 4-8-2 6755 and E-7A 4201 rest outside the RR Musuem of Pennsylvania in Strasburg, PA on July 4, 1977.
Photo Date:  7/4/1977  Upload Date: 3/11/2017 12:02:41 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6755(4-8-2)
Views:  338   Comments: 0
PRR M1B 4-8-2 6755
Title:  PRR M1B 4-8-2 6755
Description:  PRR M1B 4-8-2 6755 and E-7A 4201 rest outside the RR Musuem of Pennsylvania in Strasburg, PA on July 4, 1977.
Photo Date:  7/4/1977  Upload Date: 3/11/2017 12:03:49 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6755(4-8-2)
Views:  371   Comments: 0
PC 4201
Title:  PC 4201
Description:  PRR 6755 M1b, PC 4201 ex-PRR 5901 E7A, & PRR 460 E6s
Photo Date:  8/20/1977  Upload Date: 9/18/2017 10:17:05 AM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Jim Appleman
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PC 4201(E7A) PRR 6755(4-8-2) PRR 460(4-4-2)
Views:  799   Comments: 0
PRR 6755 & PC 4201
Title:  PRR 6755 & PC 4201
Description:  PRR M1b and PC 4201 ex-PRR 5901 E7A
Photo Date:  8/20/1977  Upload Date: 9/19/2017 9:12:33 AM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Jim Appleman
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 6755(4-8-2) PC 4201(E7A)
Views:  749   Comments: 0

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