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Owner: Pennsylvania Railroad
Model:BLW 4-8-2Built As:PRR 6959 (4-8-2)
Serial Number:59668Order No:
Frame Number:27X30 cylinders, 72" driversBuilt:11/1926
Notes:PRR Class M-1. retired 12/1955
Other locos with this serial:  PRR 6959(4-8-2)
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PRR Erecting & Machine Shop, #9 of 10, c. 1953
Title:  PRR Erecting & Machine Shop, #9 of 10, c. 1953
Description:  Here is the ninth of ten original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. This photo was taken in the storage yard at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Erecting & Machine Shop. Shown here are the firebox, ash pan, and trailing truck assemblies on the Fireman's side of PRR engine #6959, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during December of 1926 and retired in December of 1955 after 29 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  2/2/1953  Upload Date: 7/18/2021 7:42:19 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6959(4-8-2)
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