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UNKNOWN 2-8-2
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Pictures of PRR 121
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Model:
UNKNOWN 2-8-2
Built As:
Builder Info (Unavailable )
Serial Number:
3376
Order No:
Frame Number:
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Notes:
PRR Class L-1S; Juniata.
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Title:
"Pennsy Steam And Semaphores," Page 149, 1974
Description:
Westing. Here is a photo that was published originally in Fred Westing's 1974 book entitled "Pennsy Steam And Semaphores," page 149. Partial Caption: "In 1921, the Southern Pacific Company ordered 50 locomotives of the 2-10-2 type. These engines were completed in 1922, and Samuel Vauclain thought this a fine opportunity to provide a demonstration of American industry. A group of twenty of these giant locomotives were, therefore, herded together to form a train that was known as the Prosperity Special." Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #121, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during December 1917 and retired in February of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service. Note the railroader standing atop #121's tender!
Photo Date:
1/1/1974
Upload Date:
3/17/2022 6:05:00 PM
Location:
Eddystone, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 121(2-8-2)
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229
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Title:
"Pennsy Steam And Semaphores," Page 148, 1974
Description:
Westing. Here is a photo that was published originally in Fred Westing's 1974 book entitled "Pennsy Steam And Semaphores," page 148. Top Photo, Partial Caption: "Another view of the Prosperity Special getting ready to leave on its long trek to the west coast." In the lead is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #121, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during December 1917 and retired in February of 1958. Bottom Photo, Revised Caption: "The author [viz., Fred Westing at the New York World's Fair in 1939] points to the vacuum relief valve on M1a class engine No. 6759." Partially visible at the left is PRR engine #6759, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during June of 1930 and retired in August of 1955.
Photo Date:
1/1/1974
Upload Date:
3/17/2022 6:07:03 PM
Location:
Flushing, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 121(2-8-2)
PRR 6759(4-8-2)
Views:
302
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