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PRR 6783, M-1B, 1956 |
| Description: |
Malinoski. Here is a photo by Robert R. Malinoski that was taken near Newport, Pennsylvania, on 11 October 1956. Caption On Reverse: "PG-5." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6783, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works as an M-1A during March of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in January of 1947, and retired in August of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. Note that the second "car" in this train is actually a GM-EMD "EF" Class B-unit! (Gift from Brad Mann.) |
| Photo Date: |
10/11/1956 Upload Date: 6/12/2021 6:26:13 AM |
| Location: |
Newport, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Signal |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6783(4-8-2) |
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350 Comments: 0 |
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"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 22, 1973 |
| Description: |
Here is page 22 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 Caption: "Top picture shows No. 6783 working a westbound job around the Curve toward Gallitzin." PRR #6783 is an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works during March of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in January of 1947, and retired in August of 1959. Bottom Photo Caption: "M-1a No. 6713 is rolling a stock train around the Curve eastbound toward Altoona." PRR #6713 is an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during April of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in August of 1944, and retired in December of 1956 after 26 years of faithful service. |
| Photo Date: |
9/22/1973 Upload Date: 6/24/2025 10:09:14 PM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6783(4-8-2) PRR 6713(4-8-2) |
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2 Comments: 0 |
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PRR, Atterbury's M-1 Engines, Page 26, 1979 |
| Description: |
Here is page five 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 26. Photo Caption: "On the eve of dieselization, M-1a 6783 had somehow escaped relocation of her turbo-generator and still presented an authentic PRR front end. Photographer [Robert R.] Malinoski caught up with her on Middle Division train M-9 at 2:13 p.m. on October 11, 1956, a mile east of Newport, Pa., with consist of 59 cars." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6783, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works as an M-1A during March of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in January of 1947, and retired in August of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. Note the GM-EMD "F" Class B-unit two cars back! |
| Photo Date: |
10/1/1979 Upload Date: 9/11/2017 9:51:21 AM |
| Location: |
Newport, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Signal |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6783(4-8-2) |
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569 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR, Atterbury's M-1 Engines, Page 26, 1979 |
| Description: |
Here is an enlargement of the bottom portion of page five 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 26. Photo Caption: "On the eve of dieselization, M-1a 6783 had somehow escaped relocation of her turbo-generator and still presented an authentic PRR front end. Photographer [Robert R.] Malinoski caught up with her on Middle Division train M-9 at 2:13 p.m. on October 11, 1956, a mile east of Newport, Pa., with consist of 59 cars." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6783, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works as an M-1A during March of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in January of 1947, and retired in August of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. |
| Photo Date: |
10/1/1979 Upload Date: 10/21/2017 2:17:33 AM |
| Location: |
Newport, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Signal |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6783(4-8-2) |
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557 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR, Atterbury's M-1 Engines, Page 27, 1979 |
| Description: |
Here is page six 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 27. Photo Caption: "On the eve of dieselization, M-1a 6783 had somehow escaped relocation of her turbo-generator and still presented an authentic PRR front end. Photographer [Robert R.] Malinoski caught up with her on Middle Division train M-9 at 2:13 p.m. on October 11, 1956, a mile east of Newport, Pa., with consist of 59 cars." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6783, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works as an M-1A during March of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in January of 1947, and retired in August of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. |
| Photo Date: |
10/1/1979 Upload Date: 9/28/2022 9:05:18 PM |
| Location: |
Newport, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6783(4-8-2) |
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294 Comments: 0 |
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