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PRR 6981, M-1, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 6981, M-1, c. 1946
Description:  Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6981, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in August of 1955 after 29 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #24 of 30.
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 6/22/2022 8:21:35 AM
Location:  Northumberland, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6981(4-8-2)
Views:  311   Comments: 0
PRR 6981, M-1, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 6981, M-1, c. 1946
Description:  Portraits 10. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6981, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in August of 1955 after 29 years of faithful service. Now, what's missing here? The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#50 of 72)
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 1/5/2023 2:23:20 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6981(4-8-2)
Views:  278   Comments: 0
PRR 6987, M-1, 1955
Title:  PRR 6987, M-1, 1955
Description:  MDiv. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken near Mill Creek, Pennsylvania, on 23 July 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6987, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in March of 1956 after 30 years of faithful service. In this context, it's rockin' 'n' rollin' with a mixed-cargo freight train bound for the Enola Yards. ("Stoneborobranch"; #10 of 56)
Photo Date:  7/23/1955  Upload Date: 9/30/2020 10:52:09 AM
Location:  Mill Creek, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6987(4-8-2)
Views:  385   Comments: 0
PRR "Interview With Clair Clugh," Page 24, 1996
Title:  PRR "Interview With Clair Clugh," Page 24, 1996
Description:  Here is page 11 of a 29-page article by Eric Hirsimaki entitled "Interview With Clair I. Clugh: Manager, Altoona Works (Retired)." It was published originally in the Summer 1996 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 24. Top Photo Caption: "Despite wartime burdens, M-1 #6991 is well cared for. Chicago, Ill., February 11, 1945." Photo by C.W. Jernstrom. Shown here is PRR engine #6991, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works during October of 1926 and retired in January of 1953. Second Photo Down Caption: "T-1 #5517 at Fort Wayne, Indiana, November 1948." Photo by C.W. Jernstrom. Shown here is PRR engine #5517, a T-1A (4-4-4-4, "Duplex" built in Juniata during March of 1946 and retired in March of 1952. Third Photo Down Caption: "Engineman's side of 'utility model' T-1 #5528. East St. Louis, Ill., October 15, 1951." Photo by C.W. Jernstrom. Shown here is PRR engine #5528, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during November of 1945 and retired in December of 1953.
Photo Date:  6/21/1996  Upload Date: 12/6/2017 3:45:33 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 6991(4-8-2) PRR 5517(4-4-4-4) PRR 5528(UNKNOWN)
Views:  1322   Comments: 0
PRR 6995, M-1, 1946
Title:  PRR 6995, M-1, 1946
Description:  Portraits 4. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via Arthur B. Johnson that was taken in Chicago, Illinois, on 12 May 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6995, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works during October of 1926 and retired in May of 1949 after 23 years of service. (#37 of 40)
Photo Date:  5/12/1946  Upload Date: 3/3/2021 9:30:32 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6995(4-8-2)
Views:  317   Comments: 0
PRR 6996, M-1, c. 1945
Title:  PRR 6996, M-1, c. 1945
Description:  Portraits 4. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6996, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works during October of 1926 and retired in September of 1952 after 26 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#38 of 40)
Photo Date:  11/14/1945  Upload Date: 5/16/2025 11:11:58 PM
Location:  Lima, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6996(4-8-2) PRR 8022(2-8-0)
Views:  44   Comments: 0
PRR 6999, M-1, 1948
Title:  PRR 6999, M-1, 1948
Description:  Portraits 4. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via Arthur B. Johnson that was taken in Chicago, Illinois, on 22 August 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6999, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works during October of 1926 and retired in February of 1952 after 26 years of service. (#39 of 40)
Photo Date:  8/22/1948  Upload Date: 3/3/2021 9:31:41 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6999(4-8-2)
Views:  391   Comments: 0


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