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PRR 6945, M-1, #2 of 2, c. 1953 |
| Description: |
Here is the second of two successive original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken at the East Altoona Roundhouse in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Partially visible here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6945, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during November of 1926 and retired in February of 1956 after 30 years of faithful service. In this context, it's in line to receive after-run service in the Roundhouse. |
| Photo Date: |
2/2/1953 Upload Date: 6/19/2025 2:57:40 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6945(4-8-2) |
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15 Comments: 0 |
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PRR 6945, M-1, #1 of 2, c. 1953 |
| Description: |
Here is the first of two successive original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken at the East Altoona Roundhouse in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Partially visible here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6945, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during November of 1926 and retired in February of 1956 after 30 years of faithful service. Partially visible at the right is the underside of the 17th Street Bridge. |
| Photo Date: |
2/2/1953 Upload Date: 7/24/2021 6:59:15 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge,Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6945(4-8-2) |
| Views: |
286 Comments: 0 |
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