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PRR 6832, M-1, c. 1938 |
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Here is a photo by H.W. Pontin via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6832, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in January of 1954 after 28 years of faithful service. Note its reflection in the water of the nearest trackpan! The exact date and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #12 of 20. |
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8/9/1938 Upload Date: 5/30/2022 2:37:45 PM |
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Newport, PA |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
Categories: |
Steam |
Locomotives: |
PRR 6832(4-8-2) |
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121 Comments: 0 |
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PRR Eastbound Manifest, c. 1946 |
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Baera HC. Here is the seventh of twelve original photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad 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 after 28 years of service. In this context, it's pulling a manifest freight train around the Curve and down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East. (Track 4) |
Photo Date: |
8/15/1946 Upload Date: 6/8/2023 4:35:49 PM |
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ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
Categories: |
Steam |
Locomotives: |
PRR 6832(4-8-2) |
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95 Comments: 0 |
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PRR 6832, M-1, 1948 |
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Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Enola, Pennsylvania, on 23 May 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad 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 after 28 years of service. Gary Mittner Collection. |
Photo Date: |
5/23/1948 Upload Date: 10/24/2022 9:25:36 AM |
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Enola, PA |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
Locomotives: |
PRR 6832(4-8-2) |
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153 Comments: 0 |
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PRR 6832, M-1, 1952 |
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MDiv. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Bill Price that was taken in Newport, Pennsylvania, on 30 May 1952. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6832, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in January of 1954 after 28 years of faithful service. In this context, it's passing through the Newport Passenger Station with a string of empty hopper cars on their way back to Altoona and the coal mines of Western Pennsylvania. ("Stoneborobranch"; #3 of 56) |
Photo Date: |
5/30/1952 Upload Date: 10/3/2020 7:06:28 AM |
Location: |
Newport, PA |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
Categories: |
Station,Steam |
Locomotives: |
PRR 6832(4-8-2) |
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248 Comments: 0 |
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"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 23, 1973 |
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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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145 Comments: 0 |
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