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PRR 6154, J-1, 1948 |
| Description: |
Here is a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 23 August 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6154, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during December of 1943 and retired in April of 1959 after just 16 years of service. Gary Mittner Collection. |
| Photo Date: |
8/23/1948 Upload Date: 9/25/2022 7:00:23 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6154(2-10-4) |
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245 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 6154, J-1, 1948 |
| Description: |
FM. Here is an image of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 23 August 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6154, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during December of 1943 and retired in April of 1959 after just 16 years of revenue service. In this context, it's pulling a mixed-cargo freight train up the Allegheny Mountains and around the Curve on its way to Gallitzin and points West. This image comes from a B&W slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa. William E. Burket Collection. (#9,200) |
| Photo Date: |
8/23/1948 Upload Date: 7/4/2022 7:52:22 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6154(2-10-4) |
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163 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Horseshoe Curve," Page 29, 1952 |
| Description: |
Here is page two of a two-page track plan by Mr. George A. Gloff entitled "Horseshoe Curve And Approach To Gallitzin Tunnels." It was published originally in the May 1952 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 29. Included here is a map depicting Altoona and the Curve's location relative to Pennsylvania's geography. The photo by Fred McLeod shows Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6154, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata in December of 1943 and retired in April of 1959 after just 16 years' service. |
| Photo Date: |
5/1/1952 Upload Date: 8/18/2019 2:32:40 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Track |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6154(2-10-4) |
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237 Comments: 0 |
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PRR 6154, J-1, 1953 |
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AHC. Here is a duplicate 35mm B&W slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, during the Summer of 1953. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6154, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during December of 1943 and retired in April of 1959 after just 16 years of revenue service. In this context, it's ascending the Allegheny Mountains and rounding the Curve with a manifest freight train bound for Pitcairn and points West. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1953 Upload Date: 7/12/2021 1:41:39 PM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6154(2-10-4) |
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263 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 6154, J-1, 1955 |
| Description: |
AHC. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by John Pickett that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 13 October 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6154, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during December of 1943 and retired in April of 1959 after just 16 years of revenue service. Note that it is pushing this train up the Allegheny Mountains while in reverse! Partially visible to the left of the N-5 cabin car are at least two more helper engines: a pair of Baldwin "Centipedes." Produced and distributed by FJC Products of Newport, Delaware. |
| Photo Date: |
10/13/1955 Upload Date: 5/24/2018 4:13:22 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6154(2-10-4) |
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1408 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 8503, ES-15M, 1955 |
| Description: |
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by John Pickett that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 13 October 1955. According to Peter Hultgren, this photo appears on page 74 of Don Ball's (1978) book "America's Colorful Railroads." Photo Caption: "The two GP-7's are assisting two E-8 passenger locomotives pulling train #14, a fast mail and express train to Pittsburgh." In the foreground (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #8503 and #8502. Both are ES-15M's built by GM-EMD in August of 1952 and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. Also note the presence of PRR engine #6154, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during December of 1943 and retired in April of 1959 after just 16 years of revenue service. In this context, it's running backward on Track #2 on its way back down to Altoona for yet another helper/pusher run up "The Mountain." ("LouisFols"; #27 of 31) |
| Photo Date: |
10/13/1955 Upload Date: 6/27/2019 7:22:45 PM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 8503(GP7) PRR 8502(GP7) PRR 6154(2-10-4) |
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597 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
PRR Horseshoe Curve, #1 of 2, 1955 |
| Description: |
iCurve. Here is the first of two successive images by John Pickett that were taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 13 October 1955. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad #6154, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during December of 1943 and retired in April of 1959 after just 16 years of revenue service. In this context, it's running backward on Track #2 on its way back down to Altoona for yet another helper/pusher run up "The Mountain." Note the Brakeman "ridin' the roof" of the boxcar next track over, just above the tender's "doghouse"! |
| Photo Date: |
10/13/1955 Upload Date: 8/18/2020 6:32:53 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6154(2-10-4) |
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321 Comments: 0 |
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PRR Horseshoe Curve, #2 of 2, 1955 |
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iCurve. Here is the second of two successive images by John Pickett that were taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 13 October 1955. Prominent here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #8503, #8502, and two "EP" Class units whose numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD. #8503 and #8502 are ES-15M's built in August of 1952 and rated at 1,500 horsepower each; they're helping to pull a mail and express train up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin, where they'll uncouple and return to Altoona for yet another helper run up "The Mountain." Note PRR J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" #6154 running backward on Track #2! |
| Photo Date: |
10/13/1955 Upload Date: 8/18/2020 6:33:32 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 8503(GP7) PRR 8502(GP7) PRR 6154(2-10-4) |
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619 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 6154, J-1, c. 1957 |
| Description: |
Portraits 4. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via F.R. Kern. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6154, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during December of 1943 and retired in April of 1959 after just 16 years of revenue service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#16 of 40) |
| Photo Date: |
7/13/1957 Upload Date: 2/25/2021 8:00:25 AM |
| Location: |
Columbus, OH |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6154(2-10-4) |
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258 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 6154, J-1, 1957 |
| Description: |
Portraits 2. Here is a steam locomotive portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Columbus, Ohio, on 20 August 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6154, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during December of 1943 and retired in April of 1959 after just 16 years of revenue service. (#27 of 36) |
| Photo Date: |
8/20/1957 Upload Date: 1/20/2021 7:46:45 AM |
| Location: |
Columbus, OH |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6154(2-10-4) |
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365 Comments: 0 |
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