PRR 3710, I-1S, 1939         
Mann. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Duquesne, Pennsylvania, on 30 April 1939. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #3710 and #6769. Both locomotives are products of the PRR's Juniata Shops. #3710 is an I-1S (2-10-0) "Decapod" built in May of 1919 and retired in August of 1956, while #6769 is an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in September of 1930 and retired in August of 1955. This photo was taken quite soon after the accident, witness the steam from rain falling on the still-hot firebox! Many thanks to Mr. Bruce Briggs for providing the details and location of this incident. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Date: 4/30/1939 Location: Duquesne, PA   Map Show Duquesne on a rail map Views: 584 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 3710(2-10-0) PRR 6769(4-8-2)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
PRR 3710, I-1S, 1939
Picture Categories: Steam,Wreck This picture is part of album:  PRR: Mann ~> Pennsy Photographs
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Bruce Briggs General Kenny, PA, April 30, 1939. The second engine is PRR 6769. Five persons lost their lives, 3 more injured. Double-headed train ran off the end of a stub track at 20-25 mph. ICC Report No. 2347 4/13/2021 6:35:37 PM

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