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PRR 6765, M-1A, 1940 |
| Description: |
Portraits 10. Here is a steam locomotive portrait by H.W. Pontin that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, in July of 1940. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6765, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during August of 1930 and retired in October of 1953 after 23 years of faithful service. In this context, it's pulling a freight train around the Curve and up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West. (#53 of 72) |
| Photo Date: |
7/7/1940 Upload Date: 1/6/2023 7:43:25 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6765(4-8-2) |
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PRR 6765, M-1A, c. 1946 |
| Description: |
Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6765, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during August of 1930 and retired in October of 1953 after 23 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #15 of 20. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1946 Upload Date: 5/30/2022 2:35:53 PM |
| Location: |
Enola, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Signal |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6765(4-8-2) |
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"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 23, 1973 |
| Description: |
Here is page 23 of a 64-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "World Famous Horseshoe Curve, Altoona, Pennsylvania Railroad." It was first issued in September of 1973. Top Photo: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6765, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during August of 1930 and retired in October of 1953. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #6832, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in September of 1926 and retired in January of 1954. Both photos taken by H.W. Pontin in July of 1940. |
| Photo Date: |
9/22/1973 Upload Date: 10/29/2022 10:14:24 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6765(4-8-2) PRR 6832(4-8-2) |
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85 Comments: 0 |
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