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PRR 6979, M-1, c. 1956 |
| Description: |
Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Prominent 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. Partially visible on the left is a pair of "Decapods," one of which is #4497. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. |
| Photo Date: |
3/21/1956 Upload Date: 3/9/2020 9:40:47 AM |
| Location: |
Northumberland, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6979(4-8-2) PRR 4497(2-10-0) |
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554 Comments: 1 |
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| 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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486 Comments: 0 |
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