Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Mike Usenia that was taken near Locust Gap, Pennsylvania, on 12 May 1956. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4249 and another locomotive whose number is not recorded. Both are 2-10-0 "Decapods." #4249 is an I-1SA built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during June of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in May of 1943, and retired in August of 1957 after 34 years of faithful service. Two hoppers are also visible: #183418 & #194176. |
Date:
5/12/1956 |
Location:
Locust Gap, PA Map ![Show Locust Gap on a rail map](/images/map_us.gif) |
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Thomas C. Ayers |
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Author: Thomas C. Ayers
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![PRR 4249, I-1SA, 1956](http://s3.amazonaws.com/rrpa_photos/116563/PRR_4249_61_A-Pb.jpg) |
Picture Categories: Steam |
This picture is part of album: PRR: Pennsy Coal Power ~ 1900-1968 |