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Owner: Pennsylvania Railroad
Model:Lima 4-8-2Built As:PRR 6979 (4-8-2)
Serial Number:7103Order No:1090
Frame Number:27X30 cylinders, 72" driversBuilt:9/1926
Notes:PRR Class M-1.
Other locos with this serial:  PRR 6979(4-8-2)
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PRR 6979, M-1, 1957
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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