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PRR 6749, M-1A, 1948 |
Description: |
Here is a photo by William E. Grant that was taken near Wilmington, Delaware, on 10 August 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6749, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during August of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in February of 1949, and retired in February of 1958 after 28 years of faithful service. Note the trainphone apparatus mounted on the coast-to-coast tender. Gary Mittner Collection. |
Photo Date: |
8/10/1948 Upload Date: 12/11/2022 5:52:15 AM |
Location: |
Wilmington, DE |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
Locomotives: |
PRR 6749(4-8-2) |
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116 Comments: 0 |
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PRR 6749, M-1B, 1953 |
Description: |
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Enola, Pennsylvania, in February of 1953. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6749, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an M-1A during August of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in February of 1949, and retired in February of 1958 after 28 years of faithful service. Looks to me like it's seen better days! ("LouisFols"; #20 of 21) |
Photo Date: |
2/2/1953 Upload Date: 5/15/2020 3:28:24 PM |
Location: |
Enola, PA |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
Locomotives: |
PRR 6749(4-8-2) |
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289 Comments: 0 |
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