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 #6787, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works as an M-1A during April of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in September of 1946, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. Partially visible in the background is the Westbound Receiving Yard. |
Date:
2/2/1957 |
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
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Thomas C. Ayers |
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Author: Thomas C. Ayers
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![PRR 6787, M-1B, c. 1957](http://s3.amazonaws.com/rrpa_photos/141208/Jones_1319_A-Pb.jpg) |
Picture Categories: Winter,Yard,Steam |
This picture is part of album: PRR: D.C. Jones ~> Altoona Adventures - Tipple |