PRR 6738, M-1B, 1957         
Burkey. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 22 September 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6738, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an M-1A during July of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in October of 1948, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. Partially visible in the background is the East Altoona Coaling Tipple. (#15 of 25)
Date: 9/22/1957 Location: Altoona(Juniata), PA Views: 133 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 6738(4-8-2)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
PRR 6738, M-1B, 1957
Picture Categories: Yard,Steam This picture is part of album:  PRR: Pennsy Pix via Mr. Keith Burkey
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