| Title: |
"Pennsy Steam And Semaphores," Page 94, 1974 |
| Description: |
Westing. Here is a photo that was published originally in Fred Westing's 1974 book entitled "Pennsy Steam And Semaphores," page 94. Partial Caption: "Bridge structure as used in 1902 supports upper quadrant signals as train No. 11, westbound St. Louis-Southwestern Mail passes under it. Train is climbing grade leading to Horseshoe Curve, and pulled by an M1 class engine No. 6884...." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6884, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during October of 1926 and retired in October of 1949 after 23 years of faithful service. |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/1974 Upload Date: 3/17/2022 9:42:05 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Signal,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6884(4-8-2) |
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