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Baldwin Locomotive Works 4-8-2
> PRR 6847
Pictures of PRR 6847
Owner:
Pennsylvania Railroad
Model:
BLW 4-8-2
Built As:
PRR 6847 (4-8-2)
Serial Number:
59464
Order No:
Frame Number:
27X30 cylinders, 72" drivers
Built:
9/1926
Notes:
PRR Class M-1; sfs 05/57
Other locos with this serial:
PRR 6847(4-8-2)
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Title:
PRR 6847, M-1, 1947
Description:
Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near the Passenger Station in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in April of 1947. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6847, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in May of 1957 after 31 years of faithful service. In this context, it's about to enter the Station with an eastbound passenger train. Note the B-1 electric switcher coupled to the baggage car at the far right.
Photo Date:
4/16/1947
Upload Date:
4/26/2023 7:55:40 AM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6847(4-8-2)
Views:
368
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0
Title:
PRR 6847, M-1, 1951
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Stemmer's Run, Maryland, in March of 1951. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6847, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in May of 1957 after 31 years of faithful service. Note the tender's eight-wheeled "Buckeye" trucks. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
3/21/1951
Upload Date:
3/25/2024 6:07:05 AM
Location:
Stemmers Run, MD
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6847(4-8-2)
Views:
195
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6847, M-1, c. 1957
Description:
Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones that was taken just East of the Coaling Tipple in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1957. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6847, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in May of 1957. After having been turned around on the East Altoona Turntable, it's now heading back toward the Tipple and the East Altoona Roundhouse. Partially visible at the left is engine #6831, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by Baldwin in September of 1926 and retired in August of 1955.
Photo Date:
2/2/1957
Upload Date:
7/26/2021 6:40:50 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6847(4-8-2)
PRR 6831(4-8-2)
Views:
283
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR East Altoona Turntable, c. 1957
Description:
Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones that was taken just East of the Coaling Tipple in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1957. In the center ~ taking a spin on the East Altoona Turntable ~ is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6847, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in May of 1957. Visible at the left is the front end of engine #6831, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by Baldwin in September of 1926 and retired in August of 1955. The shadow in the foreground is cast by the massive Tipple.
Photo Date:
2/2/1957
Upload Date:
7/25/2021 6:28:59 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6847(4-8-2)
PRR 6831(4-8-2)
Views:
273
Comments:
0
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