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Pictures of PRR 6979
Owner:
Pennsylvania Railroad
Model:
Lima 4-8-2
Built As:
PRR 6979 (4-8-2)
Serial Number:
7103
Order No:
1090
Frame Number:
27X30 cylinders, 72" drivers
Built:
9/1926
Notes:
PRR Class M-1.
Other locos with this serial:
PRR 6979(4-8-2)
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Title:
PRR 6979, M-1, 1957
Description:
East Altoona. Here is an original 35mm color slide by C.J. Dengler that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 26 August 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6979, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in June of 1959 after 33 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
8/26/1957
Upload Date:
5/5/2019 1:17:48 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6979(4-8-2)
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