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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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215 Comments: 0 |
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PRR 6749, M-1B, c. 1955 |
| Description: |
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. 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. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. ("LouisFols"; #20 of 21) |
| Photo Date: |
9/22/1955 Upload Date: 3/17/2025 1:04:27 PM |
| Location: |
Enola, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6749(4-8-2) |
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27 Comments: 0 |
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