PRR 1747, L-1S, 1955         
Hollidaysburg. Here is a photo by Fred W. Schneider, III, that was taken in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, on 20 August 1955. It was published originally in David W. Messer's 2001 book entitled "Triumph IV: Harrisburg To Altoona, 1846-2001," page 267. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1747, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1916 and retired in December of 1955 after 39 years of faithful service. Photo taken along South Juniata Street, just West of the Jones Street Crossing. (1,000,000 Looks on 2/22/2020 @ 1:44:35 AM)
Date: 8/20/1955 Location: Hollidaysburg, PA   Map Show Hollidaysburg on a rail map Views: 62 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 1747(2-8-2)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
PRR 1747, L-1S, 1955
Picture Categories: Yard,Steam This picture is part of album:  PRR: Steam Action-Hollidaysburg ~ 1911-1957
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