Locomotive Workhorse
by Mary Beth Landis
Title
Locomotive Workhorse
Artist
Mary Beth Landis
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This photograph won 1st Place in the Laurel Art Exhibit, Scottdale, PA.
It was also accepted in Artists in Our Midst Juried Show in Altoona, PA.
The Pennsylvania Railroad #6755 is a preserved 4-8-2 mountain type steam locomotive built by the Altoona Works/Juniata Shops of the PRR, Altoona, PA in 1930. It weighs 383,100 lb. It was a class M1a and was used predominantly in freight service, though it would occasionally be used for passenger trains. In 1953, the locomotive went back to the Altoona Works/Juniata Shops and was rebuilt into a class M1b. The locomotive continued to be used for freight service until January 1957 when it was retired. Today, the 6755 is on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg, PA.
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January 30th, 2013
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Comments (10)
Mary Deal
What an image of power, Mary Beth. v
Mary Beth Landis replied:
Mary Deal, Huge and fortunately it wasn't moving. Thanks for your vote! Mary Beth
Kandy Hurley
Like the black and white...v
Mary Beth Landis replied:
Kandy, nice to hear since I only recently started with black and white. Thanks. Mary Beth
Jeff at JSJ Photography
Pennsylvania Railroad's M1b 4-8-2 #6755 http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=427481&nseq=88 http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=429462&nseq=89 http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=198681&nseq=72 http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=308238&nseq=71 http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=95449&nseq=92 This steam engine has been partially restored for cosmetic purposes. Awaiting a good home for restoration of this 4-8-2 locomotive. Thanks for the BW photo Mary Beth! ~Jeff at JSJ Photography
Mary Beth Landis replied:
Jeff, Thank you for introducing me to RailPictures.net It is the ultimate in Railroad info! The info in my description in part came from the plaque beside the locomotive in Strasburg, PA and internet. I'm in Altoona at least once a week but have never been to the Railroad Museum. I think I need to get there. Mary Beth
Ramabhadran Thirupattur
Trains.. Always mesmerize me... Voted
Mary Beth Landis replied:
Ramabhadran Thirupattur, Thanks for the vote! Nice to know your thoughts. Mary Beth