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| Title: |
PRR 9630, L-2S, c. 1928 |
| Description: |
Here is an original photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9630, an L-2S (2-8-2) "Light Mike" built by the American Locomotive Company as G.R. & I. number "111" in March of 1919, renumbered "9630" in 1921, and retired in March of 1948 after 29 years of faithful service. It's a United States Railroad Administration design. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. Many thanks to Mr. Robert Hess for identifying this locomotive correctly. Gary Mittner Collection. |
| Photo Date: |
6/21/1928 Upload Date: 8/26/2022 7:28:47 AM |
| Location: |
Alton, OH |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 9630(2-8-2) |
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433 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
"PRR Ventures In Locomotives," Page 17, 1949 |
| Description: |
Here is page four of a six-page article entitled "PRR Ventures In Locomotives." It was published originally in the October 1949 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 17. Top Photo Caption: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9630, an L-2S (2-8-2) "Light Mike" built by the American Locomotive Company as G.R. & I. number "111" in March of 1919, renumbered "9630" in 1921, and retired in March of 1948. Fourth Photo Down: Shown here is PRR engine #3700, the HC-1S (2-8-8-0) steam locomotive built in Juniata during June of 1919 and retired in August of 1929. |
| Photo Date: |
10/1/1949 Upload Date: 1/19/2025 10:05:30 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 9630(2-8-2) PRR 3700(UNKNOWN) |
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7 Comments: 0 |
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