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PRR 6976, M-1, 1955 |
| Description: |
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken near Duncannon, Pennsylvania, on 24 July 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6976, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in March of 1956 after 30 years of faithful service. In this context, it's pulling a long string of empty hopper cars out of Enola back to Altoona and the bituminous coal mines of Western Pennsylvania. ("LouisFols"; #19 of 21) |
| Photo Date: |
7/24/1955 Upload Date: 5/29/2020 7:24:14 PM |
| Location: |
Duncannon, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6976(4-8-2) |
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336 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 6979, M-1, 1957 |
| Description: |
East Altoona. Here is an original 35mm color slide by C.J. Dengler that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 26 August 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6979, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in June of 1959 after 33 years of faithful service. |
| Photo Date: |
8/26/1957 Upload Date: 5/5/2019 1:17:48 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6979(4-8-2) |
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633 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 6981, M-1, 1938 |
| Description: |
Here is a steam locomotive portrait by D.W. Eldridge that was taken in Chicago, Illinois, on 23 September 1938. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6981, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in August of 1955 after 29 years of faithful service. (#19 of 20) |
| Photo Date: |
9/23/1938 Upload Date: 11/29/2021 5:26:42 PM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6981(4-8-2) |
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294 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 6981, M-1, c. 1946 |
| Description: |
Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6981, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in August of 1955 after 29 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #24 of 30. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1946 Upload Date: 6/22/2022 8:21:35 AM |
| Location: |
Northumberland, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6981(4-8-2) |
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320 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 6981, M-1, c. 1946 |
| Description: |
Portraits 10. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6981, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in August of 1955 after 29 years of faithful service. Now, what's missing here? The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#50 of 72) |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1946 Upload Date: 1/5/2023 2:23:20 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6981(4-8-2) |
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292 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 6987, M-1, 1955 |
| Description: |
MDiv. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred R. Kern that was taken near Mill Creek, Pennsylvania, on 23 July 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6987, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in March of 1956 after 30 years of faithful service. In this context, it's rockin' 'n' rollin' with a mixed-cargo freight train bound for the Enola Yards. ("Stoneborobranch"; #10 of 56) |
| Photo Date: |
7/23/1955 Upload Date: 9/30/2020 10:52:09 AM |
| Location: |
Mill Creek, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6987(4-8-2) |
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411 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR "Interview With Clair Clugh," Page 24, 1996 |
| Description: |
Here is page 11 of a 29-page article by Eric Hirsimaki entitled "Interview With Clair I. Clugh: Manager, Altoona Works (Retired)." It was published originally in the Summer 1996 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 24. Top Photo Caption: "Despite wartime burdens, M-1 #6991 is well cared for. Chicago, Ill., February 11, 1945." Photo by C.W. Jernstrom. Shown here is PRR engine #6991, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works during October of 1926 and retired in January of 1953. Second Photo Down Caption: "T-1 #5517 at Fort Wayne, Indiana, November 1948." Photo by C.W. Jernstrom. Shown here is PRR engine #5517, a T-1A (4-4-4-4, "Duplex" built in Juniata during March of 1946 and retired in March of 1952. Third Photo Down Caption: "Engineman's side of 'utility model' T-1 #5528. East St. Louis, Ill., October 15, 1951." Photo by C.W. Jernstrom. Shown here is PRR engine #5528, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during November of 1945 and retired in December of 1953. |
| Photo Date: |
6/21/1996 Upload Date: 12/6/2017 3:45:33 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6991(4-8-2) PRR 5517(4-4-4-4) PRR 5528(UNKNOWN) |
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1347 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 6995, M-1, 1946 |
| Description: |
Portraits 4. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via Arthur B. Johnson that was taken in Chicago, Illinois, on 12 May 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6995, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works during October of 1926 and retired in May of 1949 after 23 years of service. (#37 of 40) |
| Photo Date: |
5/12/1946 Upload Date: 3/3/2021 9:30:32 AM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6995(4-8-2) |
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330 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 6996, M-1, c. 1945 |
| Description: |
Portraits 4. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6996, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works during October of 1926 and retired in September of 1952 after 26 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#38 of 40) |
| Photo Date: |
11/14/1945 Upload Date: 5/16/2025 11:11:58 PM |
| Location: |
Lima, OH |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6996(4-8-2) PRR 8022(2-8-0) |
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65 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 6999, M-1, 1948 |
| Description: |
Portraits 4. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via Arthur B. Johnson that was taken in Chicago, Illinois, on 22 August 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6999, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works during October of 1926 and retired in February of 1952 after 26 years of service. (#39 of 40) |
| Photo Date: |
8/22/1948 Upload Date: 3/3/2021 9:31:41 AM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6999(4-8-2) |
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413 Comments: 0 |
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