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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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PRR 9630, L-2S, c. 1945 |
| Description: |
Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9630, an L-2S (2-8-2) "Light Mike" built by the American Locomotive Company as Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad number "111" during March of 1919, renumbered "9630" in 1921, and retired in March of 1948 after 29 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#32 of 43) |
| Photo Date: |
11/14/1945 Upload Date: 5/16/2025 12:23:24 AM |
| Location: |
Schenectady, NY |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 9630(2-8-2) |
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9 Comments: 0 |
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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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304 Comments: 0 |
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