"Modern Railroads," Page 20, 1956         
Here is a photo from a reprint of the November 1956 issue of "Modern Railroads" magazine, page 20. Photo Caption: "Steam power is now used only in certain 'pockets' and then only when traffic is high." Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6797, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works as an M-1A during 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in December of 1947, and retired in September of 1959 after 29 years of faithful service. The exact location is not recorded.
Date: 11/14/1956 Location: Duncannon, PA   Map Show Duncannon on a rail map Views: 481 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 6797(4-8-2)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
"Modern Railroads," Page 20, 1956
Picture Categories: Steam,Signal This picture is part of album:  PRR: "Modern Railroads" Reprint ~ November 1956
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