|
| 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: |
271 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: |
179 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: |
832 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: |
303 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: |
199 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: |
612 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: |
271 Comments: 0 |
|
|
|
