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Pictures of PRR 6726
Owner:
Pennsylvania Railroad
Model:
BLW 4-8-2
Built As:
PRR 6726 (4-8-2)
Serial Number:
61342
Order No:
Frame Number:
27X30 cylinders, 72" drivers
Built:
5/1930
Notes:
PRR Class M-1B. sfs 09/59
Other locos with this serial:
PRR 6726(4-8-2)
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Title:
PRR 6726, M-1B, c. 1956
Description:
Portraits 10. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6726, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an M-1A during May of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in October of 1948, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. Note that the main driving rods have been removed in preparation for movement to the recycling center. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#54 of 72)
Photo Date:
8/15/1956
Upload Date:
1/6/2023 7:23:29 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6726(4-8-2)
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208
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Title:
PRR 6726, M-1B, c. 1957
Description:
Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones that was taken just East of the Coaling Tipple in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6726, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an M-1A during May of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in October of 1948, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. Note that its valve gear has been removed in preparation for movement to the Recycling Center. Partially visible in the background is the Westbound Receiving Yard.
Photo Date:
2/2/1957
Upload Date:
7/17/2021 1:33:23 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6726(4-8-2)
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328
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