PRR 6945, M-1, #1 of 2, c. 1953         
Here is the first of two original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's East Altoona Roundhouse in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Shown here is engine #6945, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during November of 1926 and retired in February of 1956 after 30 years of faithful service. Partially visible at the right is the underside of the 17th Street Bridge.
Date: 2/2/1953 Location: Altoona(Juniata), PA Views: 127 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 6945(4-8-2)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
PRR 6945, M-1, #1 of 2, c. 1953
Picture Categories: Bridge,Yard,Steam This picture is part of album:  PRR: D.C. Jones ~> Altoona Adventures - Roundhouse
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