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| Title: |
PRR 6853, M-1, 1940 |
| Description: |
Here is a photo by H.W. Pontin via Rail Photo Service that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, in July of 1940. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6853, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in April of 1950 after 24 years of faithful service. In this context, it's passing the Kittanning Point Station with a nine-car passenger train that's about to round the Curve on its way up the Allegheny Mountains to Johnstown and points West. Photo taken from four-track Signal Bridge #2415. John S. Fisher Collection; #3 of 14. |
| Photo Date: |
7/7/1940 Upload Date: 5/13/2022 5:48:32 PM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Station,Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6853(4-8-2) |
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166 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Railroads Of Pennsylvania," Page 13, 1942 |
| Description: |
Here is page two of a 22-page article by William Moedinger, Jr., entitled "Railroads Of Pennsylvania." It was published originally in the October 1942 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 13. Photo Caption: "Probably the most famous horseshoe curve in the country is the one on the Pennsylvania Railroad. Here a Johnstown local rounds Kittanning Point." Photo by H.W. Pontin, 1940. Shown here is PRR engine #6853, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in April of 1950 after 24 years of faithful service. Partially visible at the right is the Kittanning Point Station. |
| Photo Date: |
10/1/1942 Upload Date: 10/17/2019 12:03:35 PM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Station,Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6853(4-8-2) |
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350 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Pennsylvania's Mountain Types," Page 5, 1943 |
| Description: |
Here is page two of a two-page camera study entitled "Pennsylvania's Mountain Types." It was published originally in the March 1943 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 5. Top Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #6759, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during June of 1930 and retired in August of 1955. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #6853, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in April of 1950. |
| Photo Date: |
3/1/1943 Upload Date: 8/5/2019 3:31:35 PM |
| Location: |
Flushing, NY |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6759(4-8-2) PRR 6853(4-8-2) |
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506 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 6853, M-1, 1947 |
| Description: |
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 4 July 1947. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6853, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in April of 1950 after 24 years of faithful service. Partially visible in the left background is the East Altoona Roundhouse; the smokestack of the Roundhouse Power Plant is visible at the right. Gary Mittner Collection. |
| Photo Date: |
7/4/1947 Upload Date: 11/20/2022 10:36:35 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6853(4-8-2) |
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134 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 24, 1973 |
| Description: |
Here is page 24 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 #6853, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in April of 1950 after 24 years of faithful service. Bottom Photo, Partial Caption: "Here is an excellent view of the Kittanning Point passenger station, as seen from the signal bridge." Both photos taken by H.W. Pontin in July of 1940. |
| Photo Date: |
9/22/1973 Upload Date: 10/29/2022 10:15:55 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Station,Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6853(4-8-2) |
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129 Comments: 0 |
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