| Title: |
PRR 6861, 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 #6861, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during October of 1926 and retired in February of 1956 after 30 years of faithful service. It's rounding the Curve with a passenger train on its way down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East. John S. Fisher Collection; #13 of 14. |
| Photo Date: |
7/7/1940 Upload Date: 5/26/2022 2:57:34 PM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6861(4-8-2) |
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