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Title:
PRR 6816, M-1, #2 of 3, 1956
Description:
MDiv. Here is the second of three successive duplicate 35mm color slides of photos by Nelson Bowers that were taken in Mifflin, Pennsylvania, in January of 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6816, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in June of 1959 after 33 years of faithful service. At the right is MIFFLIN Tower; partially visible at the far left is the Mifflin Freight Station. ("Stoneborobranch"; #12 of 56)
Photo Date:
1/23/1956
Upload Date:
10/1/2020 7:05:26 AM
Location:
Mifflin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Winter,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6816(4-8-2)
Views:
649
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6779, M-1B, 1956
Description:
Miscellanea. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Philip R. Hastings that was taken near Leolyn, Pennsylvania, on 2 December 1956. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6779 and #6816. Both are Class "M" (4-8-2) "Mountain" steam locomotives. #6779 is an M-1B built by the Lima Locomotive Works as an M-1A in March of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in December of 1948, and retired in September of 1959. #6816 is an M-1 built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in September of 1926 and retired in June of 1959. They're pushing a northbound coal train on a very cold day. Note the N-5 cabin car: it's lucky number 477777! This photo comes from a color slide set entitled "Steam on the Pennsy's Elmira and Shamokin Branches" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (785-2).
Photo Date:
12/2/1956
Upload Date:
9/24/2016 12:59:27 AM
Location:
Leolyn, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Winter,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6779(4-8-2)
PRR 6816(4-8-2)
Views:
1216
Comments:
0
Title:
"Locomotives Of The Pennsylvania Railroad," Front Cover, 1959
Description:
Here is a photo that was included in Paul T. Warner's book entitled "Locomotives Of The Pennsylvania Railroad: 1834-1924," front cover. Photo Caption: "No. 6816, M-1, 4-8-2, eastbound with 100 cars of freight at Duncannon, Pa., on October 25, 1956." Photo by Harold Stirton. Shown here is PRR engine #6816, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in June of 1959 after 33 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
5/5/1959
Upload Date:
12/3/2017 6:45:50 AM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6816(4-8-2)
Views:
657
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 6818, M-1, c. 1950
Description:
Mann. Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6818, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in January of 1957 after 31 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:
11/14/1950
Upload Date:
6/1/2025 1:05:31 AM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6818(4-8-2)
Views:
229
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6818, M-1, #3 of 3, 1956
Description:
MDiv. Here is the third of three successive duplicate 35mm color slides of photos by Nelson Bowers that were taken in Mifflin, Pennsylvania, in January of 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6818, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in January of 1957 after 31 years of service. At the right is the Mifflin Passenger Station; partially visible at the left is the eastbound passenger shelter. ("Stoneborobranch"; #13 of 56)
Photo Date:
1/23/1956
Upload Date:
10/1/2020 6:50:17 AM
Location:
Mifflin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Station,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6818(4-8-2)
Views:
468
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6821, M-1, #2 of 2, c. 1953
Description:
Here is the second of two successive original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken from the 17th Street Bridge in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6821, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in April of 1956 after 30 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
2/2/1953
Upload Date:
7/11/2021 2:04:53 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6821(4-8-2)
Views:
437
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6822, M-1, 1937
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the 59th Street Yard in Chicago, Illinois, on 27 August 1937. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6822, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in February of 1956 after 30 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
8/27/1937
Upload Date:
10/18/2022 5:27:49 AM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6822(4-8-2)
Views:
392
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6822, M-1, c. 1955
Description:
TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Rockville Bridge near Marysville, Pennsylvania, c. 1955. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6822, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in February of 1956 after 30 years of service. In this context, it's just crossed the Bridge over the Susquehanna River with a mixed-cargo freight train and is heading toward the Enola Yards.
Photo Date:
5/5/1955
Upload Date:
3/31/2024 6:44:43 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6822(4-8-2)
Views:
323
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6825, M-1, 1955
Description:
TRB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Summerdale, Pennsylvania, on 1 September 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6825, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in June of 1959 after 33 years of faithful service. In this context, it's pulling an eastbound mixed-cargo freight train into the Enola Yards.
Photo Date:
9/1/1955
Upload Date:
6/1/2018 9:24:03 PM
Location:
Summerdale, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6825(4-8-2)
Views:
744
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6825, M-1, 1956
Description:
MDiv. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Duncannon, Pennsylvania, in May of 1956. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6825, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in June of 1959 after 33 years of faithful service. It's about to pass through the Duncannon Passenger Station with a manifest freight bound for Altoona and points West. A small portion of the eastward-flowing Susquehanna River is visible at the far left; at the top right, a hawk searches for snacks. ("Stoneborobranch"; #17 of 56)
Photo Date:
5/5/1956
Upload Date:
10/2/2020 6:14:32 AM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6825(4-8-2)
Views:
803
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6825, M-1, 1958
Description:
Volkmer. Here is an original 35mm color slide by William D. Volkmer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 16 June 1958. Prominent here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6825 and two more locomotives whose road numbers are not recorded. #6825 is an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in September of 1926 and retired in June of 1959 after 33 years of service. In this context, they've been placed in temporary storage pending a recall to active duty.
Photo Date:
6/16/1958
Upload Date:
5/7/2022 8:39:29 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6825(4-8-2)
PRR 6825(4-8-2)
Views:
489
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6827, M-1, 1955
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Marysville, Pennsylvania, in December of 1955. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6827, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in April of 1956 after 30 years of faithful service. In this context, it's just traversed the Middle Division from Altoona with a fully-loaded mineral train, and is about to cross the Rockville Bridge on its way to Harrisburg. ("LouisFols"; #14 of 15)
Photo Date:
12/21/1955
Upload Date:
4/9/2020 8:01:46 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6827(4-8-2)
Views:
581
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6829, M-1, c. 1946
Description:
Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6829, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in August of 1956 after 30 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #12 of 13.
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
7/19/2022 10:45:51 PM
Location:
Englewood, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 6829(4-8-2)
Views:
313
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6829, M-1, c. 1946
Description:
Harley. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Tom Harley that was taken in Englewood, Illinois, c. 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6829, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in August of 1956 after 30 years of faithful service. In this context, it's rockin' 'n' rollin' with a 15-car eastbound troop train.
Photo Date:
11/14/1946
Upload Date:
1/21/2022 6:55:34 AM
Location:
Englewood, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6829(4-8-2)
Views:
495
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6847, M-1, 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. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6847, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in May of 1957. After having been turned around on the East Altoona Turntable, it's now heading back toward the Tipple and the East Altoona Roundhouse. Partially visible at the left is PRR engine #6831, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by Baldwin in September of 1926 and retired in August of 1955.
Photo Date:
2/2/1957
Upload Date:
7/26/2021 6:40:50 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6847(4-8-2)
PRR 6831(4-8-2)
Views:
464
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6831, M-1, #1 of 2, c. 1957
Description:
Here is the first of two successive original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken just East of the Coaling Tipple in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1957. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6831, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in August of 1955 after 29 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
2/2/1957
Upload Date:
7/26/2021 11:49:38 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6831(4-8-2)
Views:
484
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR East Altoona Turntable, 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. In the center ~ taking a spin on the East Altoona Turntable ~ is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6847, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in May of 1957. Visible at the left is the front end of PRR engine #6831, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by Baldwin in September of 1926 and retired in August of 1955. The shadow in the foreground is cast by the massive Tipple.
Photo Date:
2/2/1957
Upload Date:
7/25/2021 6:28:59 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6847(4-8-2)
PRR 6831(4-8-2)
Views:
489
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 830, K-4S, #1 of 3, c. 1957
Description:
Here is the first of three successive original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken at the Coaling Tipple in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1957. Prominent here is the front end of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #830, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and retired in April of 1958. Partially visible at the far right is PRR engine #6831, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in August of 1955.
Photo Date:
2/2/1957
Upload Date:
7/26/2021 11:50:42 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 830(4-6-2)
PRR 6831(4-8-2)
Views:
636
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6831, M-1, #2 of 2, c. 1957
Description:
Here is the second of two successive original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken just East of the Coaling Tipple in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1957. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6831, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in August of 1955 after 29 years of faithful service. The numbers of the other equipment pictured here are not recorded.
Photo Date:
2/2/1957
Upload Date:
6/19/2021 7:36:19 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6831(4-8-2)
Views:
534
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6832, M-1, c. 1938
Description:
Here is a photo by H.W. Pontin via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6832, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in January of 1954 after 28 years of faithful service. Note its reflection in the water of the nearest trackpan! The exact date and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #12 of 20.
Photo Date:
8/9/1938
Upload Date:
5/30/2022 2:37:45 PM
Location:
Newport, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6832(4-8-2)
Views:
433
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Eastbound Manifest, c. 1946
Description:
Baera HC. Here is the seventh of twelve original photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6832, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in September of 1926 and retired in January of 1954 after 28 years of faithful service. In this context, it's pulling a manifest freight train around the Curve and down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East. (Track 1)
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
6/8/2023 4:35:49 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6832(4-8-2)
Views:
325
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6832, M-1, 1948
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Enola, Pennsylvania, on 23 May 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6832, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in September of 1926 and retired in January of 1954 after 28 years of faithful service. Note the trainphone apparatus on the tender's deck. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
5/23/1948
Upload Date:
10/24/2022 9:25:36 AM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6832(4-8-2)
Views:
439
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 23, 1973
Description:
Here is page 23 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 #6765, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during August of 1930 and retired in October of 1953. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #6832, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in September of 1926 and retired in January of 1954. Both photos taken by H.W. Pontin in July of 1940.
Photo Date:
9/22/1973
Upload Date:
10/29/2022 10:14:24 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6765(4-8-2)
PRR 6832(4-8-2)
Views:
466
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6833, M-1, 1948
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Enola, Pennsylvania, on 23 May 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6833, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in September of 1926 and retired in October of 1955 after 29 years of service. Note the trainphone apparatus on the tender's deck. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
5/23/1948
Upload Date:
10/24/2022 9:26:23 AM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6833(4-8-2)
Views:
354
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6833, M-1, 1948
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Enola, Pennsylvania, in June of 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6833, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in September of 1926 and retired in October of 1955 after 29 years of faithful service. Note the trainphone apparatus on the tender's deck. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
6/21/1948
Upload Date:
10/1/2022 9:24:19 PM
Location:
Enola, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6833(4-8-2)
Views:
412
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9889, H-10S, #2 of 3, c. 1953
Description:
Here is the second of three successive original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken from the 17th Street Bridge in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Visible in the foreground is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6835, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in March of 1957. To the left of it is engine #9889, an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during August of 1915 and retired in October of 1958; note that its cylinder covers have been removed in preparation for scrapping. Partially visible at the far right is the East Altoona Roundhouse.
Photo Date:
2/2/1953
Upload Date:
7/11/2021 8:25:34 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6835(4-8-2)
PRR 9889(2-8-0)
Views:
512
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9889, H-10S, #1 of 3, c. 1953
Description:
Here is the first of three successive original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken from the 17th Street Bridge in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Parked in the foreground (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6835, #9889, #267, and the tender of another locomotive whose road number is not recorded. #6835 is an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in March of 1957. #9889 is an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during August of 1915 and retired in October of 1958. And #267 is an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata in December of 1917 and retired in June of 1957. Over in the Westbound Classification Yard, an unidentified "I" Class (2-10-0) "Decapod" is shifting freight cars. To the left of its tender, the "Scooter" operator transports Yard Brakemen back to the top of the westbound hump at HOMER Tower (not shown at right).
Photo Date:
2/2/1953
Upload Date:
7/11/2021 9:16:51 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6835(4-8-2)
PRR 9889(2-8-0)
PRR 267(2-8-2)
Views:
606
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6835, M-1, c. 1956
Description:
MDiv. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6835 and another locomotive whose road number is not recorded. #6835 is an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in March of 1957 after 31 years of faithful service. They're about to pass by the Duncannon Passenger Station with an iron-ore train bound for the steel mills of Pittsburgh. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. ("Stoneborobranch"; #25 of 56)
Photo Date:
11/1/1956
Upload Date:
6/8/2025 4:34:16 PM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Station,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6835(4-8-2)
Views:
126
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Eastbound Freight, c. 1946
Description:
Baera HC. Here is the fifth of twelve original photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6836, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in September of 1926 and retired in February of 1950 after 24 years of service. It's pulling a mixed-cargo freight train around the Curve and down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East. (Track 1)
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
6/8/2023 1:23:41 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6836(4-8-2)
Views:
246
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6840, M-1, c. 1946
Description:
AW. Here is an image of a photo by Arlington J. Wolfe that was taken from SLOPE Tower near the 24th Street Turntable in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6840, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in June of 1959 after 23 years of faithful service. It's just returned from a helper/pusher run up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin, where it was uncoupled and returned to Altoona for further assignment. The moisture on the tender's sides shows how much water remains in the tank. The water tank up on the embankment supplies the water plug down by the Turntable. Brush Mountain dominates the hazy distance. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
5/6/2025 9:17:47 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6840(4-8-2)
Views:
148
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6840, M-1, 1956
Description:
MDiv. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Duncannon, Pennsylvania, on 7 November 1956. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6840, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in June of 1959 after 33 years of faithful service. It's pulling a fully-loaded mineral train out of Altoona and the mines of Western Pennsylvania. ("Stoneborobranch"; #26 of 56)
Photo Date:
11/7/1956
Upload Date:
10/2/2020 6:16:16 AM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6840(4-8-2)
Views:
534
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6840, M-1, 1957
Description:
Dziobko. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 17 August 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6840, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in September of 1926 and retired in June of 1959. Partially visible in the background is PRR engine #9766, an EF-15A built by GM-EMD in January of 1951, rated at 1,500 horsepower, renumbered "1467" in 1966, and retired in August of 1967. Partially visible in the background is Juniata's 17th Street Bridge.
Photo Date:
8/17/1957
Upload Date:
7/2/2018 6:39:19 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6840(4-8-2)
PRR 9766(F7A)
Views:
816
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4-8-2 #6842 - Pennsylvania RR
Description:
Here is another good example of a 1926 Baldwin built Mountain-type locomotive. Specifics - class M1, 72" drivers, impressive 250 lb psi boiler pressure, 27x30" cylinders, engine weight of 385,850 lb, tractive effort of 64,547 lb. No exact date, location or photographer was given for the photo.
Photo Date:
6/1/1945
Upload Date:
11/19/2014 9:21:11 AM
Location:
Unknown, PA
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:
PRR 6842(4-8-2)
Views:
985
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 4592, I-1S, 1935
Description:
Here is a photo via Paul W. Prescott that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 10 August 1935. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4592 and #6843. Both were built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works. #4592 is an I-1S constructed during September of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in May of 1936, and retired in February of 1952. #6843 is an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in September of 1926 and retired in March of 1957. In this context, they're pulling a mail and express train around the Curve and up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin, where the "Decapod" will be uncoupled and returned to East Altoona for another assignment. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
8/10/1935
Upload Date:
10/5/2022 4:58:40 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4592(2-10-0)
PRR 6843(4-8-2)
Views:
479
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6843, 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 (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6843 and an "I" Class (2-10-0) "Decapod" whose road number is not recorded. #6843 is an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in March of 1957 after 31 years of faithful service. In this context, they're passing the Kittanning Point Station with a manifest freight train that's about to round the Curve on its way up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West. Partially visible in the center is four-track Signal Bridge #2416/7. John S. Fisher Collection; #1 of 14.
Photo Date:
7/7/1940
Upload Date:
5/18/2022 9:37:41 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 6843(4-8-2)
Views:
340
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6851, M-1, 1938
Description:
Here is a photo via Paul W. Prescott that was taken near Bellwood, Pennsylvania, in September of 1938. Photo Caption: "Pennsylvania Nos. 6851 & 6845, 4-8-2's with an eastbound mixed freight at Bellwood, Pa., Sept. 1938." Engines #6851 and #6845 are both M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" steam locomotives built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926. #6851 was retired in October of 1955, while #6845 was retired in February of the same year. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
9/22/1938
Upload Date:
11/19/2022 8:32:32 PM
Location:
Bellwood, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6851(4-8-2)
PRR 6845(4-8-2)
Views:
414
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR "Welded Units," Page 33, 1941
Description:
Here is page one of a three-page article entitled "Welded Units." It was published originally in the November 1941 issue of "Mutual Magazine," page 33. Photo Caption: "Pennsylvania Railroad M-1 locomotive of the type on which cast steel cylinders are being replaced by all-welded assemblies." Shown here is PRR engine #6845, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during July of 1926 and retired in February of 1955 after 29 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
11/7/1941
Upload Date:
1/26/2019 10:05:26 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6845(4-8-2)
Views:
433
Comments:
0
Title:
"Pennsylvania's Mountain Types," Page 4, 1943
Description:
Here is page one of a two-page camera study entitled "Pennsylvania's Mountain Types." It was published originally in the March 1943 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 4. Top Photo: Partially visible here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6759, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata in June of 1930 and retired in August of 1955. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #6846, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in September of 1926 and retired in August of 1955. Note the Head-End Brakeman riding atop one of the boxcars, six cars back.
Photo Date:
3/1/1943
Upload Date:
6/29/2025 4:10:58 PM
Location:
Pittsburgh, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 6759(4-8-2)
PRR 6846(4-8-2)
Views:
72
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6847, M-1, c. 1945
Description:
Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6847, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in May of 1957 after 31 years of service. Wave to the Engineman! The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
11/14/1945
Upload Date:
5/25/2025 6:32:52 PM
Location:
Eddystone, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6847(4-8-2)
Views:
151
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6847, M-1, 1947
Description:
Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near the Passenger Station in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in April of 1947. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6847, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in May of 1957 after 31 years of faithful service. In this context, it's about to enter the Station with an eastbound passenger train. Note the B-1 electric switcher coupled to the baggage car at the far right.
Photo Date:
4/16/1947
Upload Date:
4/26/2023 7:55:40 AM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6847(4-8-2)
Views:
579
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6847, M-1, 1951
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Stemmer's Run, Maryland, in March of 1951. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6847, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in May of 1957 after 31 years of faithful service. Note the tender's eight-wheeled "Buckeye" trucks. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
3/21/1951
Upload Date:
3/25/2024 6:07:05 AM
Location:
Stemmers Run, MD
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6847(4-8-2)
Views:
373
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6848, M-1, c. 1945
Description:
Portraits 5. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of (R to L) Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6848 and #5437. Engine #6848 is an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in September of 1926 and retired in May of 1956. Engine #5437 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by Baldwin in March of 1927 and retired in January of 1950. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#37 of 40)
Photo Date:
11/14/1945
Upload Date:
5/17/2025 7:13:29 AM
Location:
Eddystone, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6848(4-8-2)
PRR 5437(4-6-2)
Views:
193
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6848, M-1, c. 1945
Description:
Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6848, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in May of 1956 after 30 years of service. Wave to the Fireman! The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
11/14/1945
Upload Date:
5/22/2025 8:45:05 AM
Location:
Eddystone, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6848(4-8-2)
Views:
115
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR, Atterbury's M-1 Engines, Page 22, 1979
Description:
Here is page one of an 11-page cover article by Bert Pennypacker entitled "Atterbury's Engines: Part 1 ~ Great Increases In Horsepower And Speed." It was published originally in the October 1979 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 22. Photo Caption: "Summer of '46: M-1 6848 brings westbound merchandise into Delphos, O., with the fireman already on top of the tank to take water when the engineer makes his spot at the plug. General Atterbury (insert) would have been gratified with the recently concluded war work of 'his' 4-8-2's (he paid for prototype)." Photo by Richard J. Cook. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6848, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in May of 1956 after 30 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
10/1/1979
Upload Date:
9/28/2022 4:10:06 PM
Location:
Delphos, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6848(4-8-2)
Views:
341
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6849, M-1, 1951
Description:
Here is a photo via The Garys that was taken in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, on 5 August 1951. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6849, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in November of 1953 after 27 years of faithful service. Note the trainphone apparatus on the tender's deck. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
8/5/1951
Upload Date:
9/17/2024 10:16:07 PM
Location:
Northumberland, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6849(4-8-2)
Views:
235
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6851, M-1, c. 1938
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Marysville, Pennsylvania, c. 1938. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6851, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in October of 1955 after 29 years of faithful service. Note the trainphone apparatus on the tender's deck. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
8/9/1938
Upload Date:
8/26/2024 9:59:37 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6851(4-8-2)
Views:
283
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6852, M-1, c. 1952
Description:
MDiv. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6852, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in February of 1953 after 27 years of faithful service. Wave to the Fireman! The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. ("Stoneborobranch"; #3 of 56)
Photo Date:
5/30/1952
Upload Date:
6/8/2025 4:35:27 PM
Location:
Newport, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6852(4-8-2)
Views:
101
Comments:
0
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 #2416/7. John S. Fisher Collection; #3 of 14.
Photo Date:
7/7/1940
Upload Date:
5/13/2022 5:48:32 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6853(4-8-2)
Views:
374
Comments:
0
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 C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6853(4-8-2)
Views:
580
Comments:
0
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: Partially visible here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6759, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata in 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 in September of 1926 and retired in April of 1950.
Photo Date:
3/1/1943
Upload Date:
6/29/2025 4:11:20 PM
Location:
Canton, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6759(4-8-2)
PRR 6853(4-8-2)
Views:
79
Comments:
0
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