Southern Pacific Railroad No. 1736 – Class M-6 – 2-6-0 Mogul Steam Locomotive – Los Angeles, California – September 26, 1947 – Vintage Photo Negative
Offered is a vintage black-and-white photographic negative depicting Southern Pacific Railroad locomotive No. 1736, a Class M-6 2-6-0 Mogul steam locomotive, photographed in Los Angeles, California, on September 26, 1947, according to the accompanying historical documentation.
The photograph captures an excellent three-quarter side view of the locomotive, showing its boiler, smokebox, cylinders, three sets of driving wheels, valve gear, external piping, cab number, and Southern Pacific-lettered tender.
Another piece of railroad equipment is partially visible in the foreground, adding interest to this historic rail-yard scene.
Historical Background:
Southern Pacific\'s 2-6-0 Mogul locomotives were versatile steam engines used in freight, branch-line, and switching operations.
These compact locomotives were particularly useful for assignments requiring less power than larger mainline freight engines.
No. 1736 belonged to Southern Pacific\'s M-6 class.
The dated photograph documents the locomotive during the postwar steam era, as Southern Pacific was gradually transitioning toward diesel-electric power.
Historical Documentation:
The accompanying identification card contains the following information:
Railroad: Southern Pacific
Locomotive Number: 1736
Wheel Arrangement: 2-6-0
Location: Los Angeles, California
Date: September 26, 1947
Reference Name: R. N. Biermann
The historical identification and associated documentation are especially appealing for railroad historians and collectors.
Photographic Details:
Railroad: Southern Pacific Railroad (SP)
Locomotive: No. 1736
Class: M-6
Type: 2-6-0 Mogul Steam Locomotive
Date of Original Scene: September 26, 1947
Location: Los Angeles, California
Format: Black-and-white photographic negative
Approximate Dimensions: 4.25\" x 2.75\"
Quantity: One photographic photographic negative showing signs of age and handling, including possible surface scratches, dust, minor marks, and imperfections.
Handwritten identification markings are visible along the negative borders. Slight smell due to age.
The photograph provides good detail of the locomotive and its mechanical features.
The negative\'s exact production date and whether it represents an original camera exposure or a later photographic copy have not been independently established.
Please examine the accompanying photographs carefully for details of condition and image quality.
An attractive historical collectible for enthusiasts of Southern Pacific Railroad, California railroad history, 2-6-0 Mogul locomotives, and vintage steam-era photography.
Sale includes the physical photographic negative pictured, not a photographic print.
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