PRR 6755

Locomotive No. 6755
Nearest city: Strasburg, Pennsylvania
Area: less than one acre
Built: 1930
Architect: Pennsylvania Railroad
Architectural style: dual service
Governing body: Private
MPS: Pennsylvania Railroad Rolling Stock TR
NRHP Reference#: 01000519[1]
Added to NRHP: December 17, 1979

Pennsylvania Railroad 6755 is a preserved 4-8-2 "Mountain" type steam locomotive. It is preserved at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania.

History

The 6755 was built by the Altoona Works in 1930. The 6755 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 and was rebuilt into a class M1b. The locomotive continued to be used for freight service until January 1957 when it was retired from the roster.

Today

Today, the 6755 is on static display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg, Pennsylvania.[2]

References