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Title:
"Holiday Near Hollidaysburg," Page 49, 1957
Description:
Here is page four of a five-page article by David P. Morgan entitled "Holiday Near Hollidaysburg, Helplessness On Horse Shoe, Oblivion At Orbisonia." It was published originally in the March 1957 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 49. Bottom Photo: Shown here is the front portion of PRR engine #6402, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during 1943 and retired in April of 1958. Photos by Philip R. Hastings taken in September of 1955.
Photo Date:
3/1/1957
Upload Date:
7/15/2016 3:56:56 PM
Location:
Orbisonia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6402(2-10-4)
Views:
366
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6402, J-1A, 1957
Description:
Portraits 5. Here is a steam locomotive portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Columbus, Ohio, on 19 August 1957. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6402 and #6403. Both are J-1A (2-10-4) "Texans" built in Juniata during June of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service each. (#21 of 40)
Photo Date:
8/19/1957
Upload Date:
3/20/2021 9:54:40 PM
Location:
Columbus, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6402(2-10-4)
PRR 6403(2-10-4)
Views:
298
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6402, J-1A, 1957
Description:
Portraits 5. Here is a steam locomotive portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Columbus, Ohio, on 19 August 1957. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6402 and #6403. Both are J-1A (2-10-4) "Texans" built in Juniata during June of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service each. (#22 of 40)
Photo Date:
8/19/1957
Upload Date:
3/20/2021 9:55:26 PM
Location:
Columbus, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6402(2-10-4)
PRR 6403(2-10-4)
Views:
408
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6403, J-1A, 1955
Description:
Dziobko. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken in Columbus, Ohio, on 12 September 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6403, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during June of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
9/12/1955
Upload Date:
11/6/2020 8:38:59 AM
Location:
Columbus, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6403(2-10-4)
Views:
325
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6403, J-1A, c. 1956
Description:
Swartz. Here is a photo by William A. Swartz. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6403, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during June of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. The exact date and the location are not recorded. (#4 of 8) (#8,000)
Photo Date:
8/15/1956
Upload Date:
9/9/2021 8:53:29 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6403(2-10-4)
Views:
180
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6403, J-1A, 1957
Description:
Price. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Bill Price that was taken near Attica Junction, Ohio, on 11 June 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6403, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during June of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of service. It's pulling a northbound mineral train.
Photo Date:
6/11/1957
Upload Date:
11/16/2018 7:07:56 AM
Location:
Attica Junction, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6403(2-10-4)
Views:
397
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 6403, J-1A, 1957
Description:
Portraits 5. Here is a steam locomotive portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Columbus, Ohio, on 19 August 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6403, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during June of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. (#23 of 40)
Photo Date:
8/19/1957
Upload Date:
3/20/2021 8:45:30 AM
Location:
Columbus, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6403(2-10-4)
Views:
190
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6404, J-1A, 1950
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, on 28 May 1950. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6404, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during June of 1943 and retired in November of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. In this context, it's pulling a high-and-wide special through the Passenger Station. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
5/28/1950
Upload Date:
10/13/2022 6:41:15 PM
Location:
Johnstown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6404(2-10-4)
Views:
240
Comments:
0
Title:
"Scrap And Reclamation," Page 12, 1957
Description:
Here is page two of a three-page article entitled "Scrap And Reclamation." It was published originally in the January 1957 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 12. Top Left Photo Caption: "Altoona Engine Shop: PRR men rebuild huge J-1 steam engine largely with reclaimed materials and save money on maintenance." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6404, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in this very Shop in June of 1943 and retired in November of 1958 after just 15 years of service.
Photo Date:
1/1/1957
Upload Date:
4/26/2022 8:29:07 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6404(2-10-4)
Views:
105
Comments:
0
Title:
Seidel's "Horseshoe Curve," Page 33, 2008
Description:
Here is a photo taken by Bob Lorenz that was published in David W. Seidel's 2008 book entitled "Images Of Rail: Horseshoe Curve," page 33. Partial Caption: "An eastbound freight consist passes the apex of Horseshoe Curve in the late 1940's, headed by J-1 Texas type No. 6405." Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6405 is a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during June of 1943 and retired in February of 1960 after just 17 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
1/1/2008
Upload Date:
8/16/2018 2:02:48 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6405(2-10-4)
Views:
347
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6430, J-1A, Front, 1957
Description:
Here is the front side of a "Vanishing Vistas" portrait that was published by Lyman E. Cox in 1975. Photo courtesy of the Mac Owen Collection. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6430 and #6406. Both are J-1A (2-10-4) "Texans" built in Juniata. #6430 was built during September of 1943 and retired in February of 1959, while #6406 was built during June of 1943 and retired in August of 1958. Here, they're parked in Pitcairn Yard ~ having been decommissioned ~ on 3 March 1957.
Photo Date:
3/2/1957
Upload Date:
6/29/2020 8:42:07 PM
Location:
Pitcairn, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6430(2-10-4)
PRR 6406(2-10-4)
Views:
408
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 6430, J-1A, Back, 1957
Description:
Here is the back side of a "Vanishing Vistas" portrait that was published by Lyman E. Cox in 1975. The text by Mac Owen sketches the history and development of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "J" Class (2-10-4) "Texas" steam locomotives.
Photo Date:
3/2/1957
Upload Date:
6/29/2020 8:40:02 PM
Location:
Pitcairn, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6430(2-10-4)
PRR 6406(2-10-4)
Views:
221
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6407, J-1A, 1948
Description:
Here is a photo via Arthur B. Johnson that was taken near Chicago, Illinois, on 25 April 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6407, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during June of 1943 and retired in August of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
4/25/1948
Upload Date:
10/13/2022 6:42:26 PM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6407(2-10-4)
Views:
203
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6407, J-1A, 1952
Description:
AHC. Here is a photo by Robert F. Collins that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania. It was published as the frontice piece in Frederick A. Kramer's booklet entitled "Horseshoe Curve Remembered." Photo Caption: "For a hundred years, smoke and cinders poured forth over Horseshoe Curve. By October 12th of 1952, even as the economics of diesel power doomed the steam locomotive, the halls of Kittanning Point continued to be awakened by the exhaust of big steam power. No. 6407, a Class J 2-10-4 Texas type locomotive, marched along beneath Jack Frost's handiwork." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6407, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during June of 1943 and retired in August of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
10/12/1952
Upload Date:
10/20/2017 8:01:21 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6407(2-10-4)
Views:
1019
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6410, J-1A, 1957
Description:
Portraits 5. 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 #6410, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during June of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. (#24 of 40)
Photo Date:
8/20/1957
Upload Date:
3/21/2021 10:12:19 AM
Location:
Columbus, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6410(2-10-4)
Views:
150
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "How Big Was Big," Page 44, 1979
Description:
Here is page one of a four-page article by Robert A. Le Massena entitled "How Big Was Big?: The Dimensions Of The Standard Railroad Of The World." It was published originally in the February 1979 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 44. Photo taken by Herbert H. Harwood. Partially visible here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6410 and another "Texas" class locomotive whose road number is not recorded. #6410 is a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during June of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
2/1/1979
Upload Date:
9/29/2022 12:47:03 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6410(2-10-4)
Views:
94
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6412, J-1A, 1956
Description:
Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide showing Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6412, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during July of 1943 and retired in November of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/21/1956
Upload Date:
11/16/2018 6:00:11 PM
Location:
Columbus, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6412(2-10-4)
Views:
373
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 6414, J-1A, 1956
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Columbus, Ohio, on 8 April 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6414, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during July of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. ("Demonlum"; #15 of 18)
Photo Date:
4/8/1956
Upload Date:
3/19/2019 3:38:00 PM
Location:
Columbus, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6414(2-10-4)
Views:
1028
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 6414, J-1A, 1957
Description:
Portraits 5. Here is a steam locomotive portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Columbus, Ohio, on 18 August 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6414, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during July of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. (#25 of 40)
Photo Date:
8/18/1957
Upload Date:
3/21/2021 10:13:46 AM
Location:
Columbus, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6414(2-10-4)
Views:
148
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6415, J-1A, 1957
Description:
Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Pitcairn, Pennsylvania, on 10 March 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6415, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during July of 1943 and retired in February of 1959 after just 16 years of revenue service. William P. Nixon Collection #50431.
Photo Date:
3/10/1957
Upload Date:
8/1/2018 2:02:06 AM
Location:
Pitcairn, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6415(2-10-4)
Views:
423
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6416, J-1A, 1949
Description:
FM. Here is an image of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 10 October 1949. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6416, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during July of 1943 and retired in November of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. In this context, it's pulling a freight train around the Curve on its way up the Allegheny Mountains 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.
Photo Date:
10/10/1949
Upload Date:
7/6/2022 1:37:14 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6416(2-10-4)
Views:
140
Comments:
0
Title:
Horseshoe Curve Souvenir, Introduction, 1952
Description:
Here is the "Introduction" to 18 photos by Fred McLeod that are included in a souvenir brochure entitled "Horseshoe Curve; Pennsylvania Railroad; Altoona, Pa." Photo Caption: "Heavy Freight Locomotive on Upgrade." Shown here is PRR engine #6417, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during July of 1943 and retired in November of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. Actually, construction of the Curve commenced in 1852 but it did not open for traffic until 15 February 1854.
Photo Date:
8/23/1952
Upload Date:
2/5/2019 1:24:39 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6417(2-10-4)
Views:
360
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 6417, J-1A, c. 1955
Description:
Blairsville. Here is commercial 35mm color slide (converted to B&W) "R-77. PRR. #6417. 2-10-4. Blairsville, PA" that's produced and distributed by Stanley Color Slides of Beverly Hills, California. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engkne #6417, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during July of 1943 and retired in November of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. Partially visible on the right is the Blairsville Coalinf Tipple. The datz is an approximation.
Photo Date:
5/5/1955
Upload Date:
5/31/2018 3:46:51 AM
Location:
Blairsville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6417(2-10-4)
Views:
592
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 6417, J-1A, c. 1956
Description:
Swartz. Here is a photo by William A. Swartz. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6417, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during July of 1943 and retired in November of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. The exact date and the location are not recorded. (#5 of 8)
Photo Date:
8/15/1956
Upload Date:
9/9/2021 8:55:03 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6417(2-10-4)
Views:
207
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Interview With Clair Clugh," Page 23, 1996
Description:
Here is page ten of a 29-page article by Eric Hirsimaki entitled "Interview With Clair I. Clugh: Manager, Altoona Works (Retired)." It was published originally in the Summer 1996 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 23. Bottom Photo Caption: "J-1A #6417 at East Altoona, July 3, 1949." Photo by Clarence R. Weaver. Shown here is PRR engine #6417, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during July of 1943 and retired in November of 1958.
Photo Date:
6/21/1996
Upload Date:
12/6/2017 3:41:12 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6417(2-10-4)
Views:
607
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6418, J-1A, c. 1955
Description:
SFM. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6418, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during July of 1943 and retired in November of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. Produced and distributed by Americana Slides of Cupertino, California.
Photo Date:
8/15/1955
Upload Date:
12/22/2018 11:20:26 AM
Location:
Columbus, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6418(2-10-4)
Views:
571
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6420, J-1A, 1951
Description:
Rolfe. Here is an original photo by N. Rolfe that was taken near the 12th Street Footbridge and Passenger Station in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, 4 November 1951. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6420, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during July of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. In this context, it's pulling a manifest freight train that's just come down the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve and is now on its way to the Eastbound Receiving Yard just beyond the 4th Street Footbridge. Note the November snow flurries, as well as the head-end brakeman who is poised between the third and fourth cars of the train. In the background is the part of the power plant for the PRR's 12th Street Car Shops. #3 of 6.
Photo Date:
11/4/1951
Upload Date:
10/27/2018 11:02:55 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6420(2-10-4)
Views:
434
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6421, J-1A, 1949
Description:
Baera 1. Here is a photo by W.G. Fancher that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, in 1949. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6421, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during July of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. In this context, it's pulling a mixed-cargo freight train around the Curve and up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West. (Track 1)
Photo Date:
8/15/1949
Upload Date:
6/8/2023 11:24:30 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6421(2-10-4)
Views:
133
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6421, J-1A, 1953
Description:
NST. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 30 August 1953. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6421, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during July of 1943 and retired in April of 1958. It is pulling a mixed-cargo freight train under the 24th Street Bridge on its way up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Gallitzin and points West. The signal bridge supports the home signals for SLOPE Tower, which is barely visible just beyond the Bridge. Produced and distributed by Audio-Visual Designs. (SFM)
Photo Date:
8/30/1953
Upload Date:
9/6/2018 9:04:36 AM
Location:
Altoona(CP Slope), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 6421(2-10-4)
Views:
2032
Comments:
1
Title:
"Power To Burn," Page 19, 1976
Description:
Here is page 19 of a 96-page monograph entitled "Power To Burn: Smoke, Steam, & Cinders" that was edited by James M. Shafer and published during 1976. Photo Caption: "A PRR Class J-1 is shown moving a heavy freight train westward on the Horseshoe Curve." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6421, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during July of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. Photo by Mr. W.G. Fancher.
Photo Date:
8/29/1976
Upload Date:
2/22/2019 1:48:48 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6421(2-10-4)
Views:
400
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6423, j-1A, 1957
Description:
Portraits 5. Here is a steam locomotive portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Columbus, Ohio, on 18 August 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6423, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during August of 1943 and retired in November of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. Note the Hostler on the tender's deck. "Fill 'er up, Mac!" (#26 of 40)
Photo Date:
8/18/1957
Upload Date:
3/21/2021 2:51:41 PM
Location:
Columbus, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6423(2-10-4)
Views:
191
Comments:
0
Title:
Horseshoe Curve Souvenir, Front Cover, 1952
Description:
Here is the front cover of 18 photos by Fred McLeod that are included in a souvenir brochure entitled "Horseshoe Curve; Pennsylvania Railroad; Altoona, Pa." Partially visible here is PRR engine #6424, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during August of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
8/23/1952
Upload Date:
2/9/2019 2:51:36 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6424(2-10-4)
Views:
237
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6425, J-1A, c. 1948
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer via Rail Photo Service that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6425, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata in August of 1943 and retired in February of 1959 after just 16 years of revenue service. It's rounding the Curve with a mixed-cargo freight train on its way up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West. John S. Fisher Collection; #6 of 8.
Photo Date:
8/15/1948
Upload Date:
5/26/2022 10:46:37 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6425(2-10-4)
Views:
158
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6426, J-1A, 1948
Description:
Portraits 3. Here is a steam locomotive portrait by Arthur B. Johnson that was taken in Chicago, Illinois, on 1 February 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6426, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during August of 1943 and retired in September of 1959 after just 16 years of revenue service. (#26 of 33)
Photo Date:
2/1/1948
Upload Date:
2/2/2021 12:56:18 PM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6426(2-10-4)
Views:
187
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6428, J-1A, 1958
Description:
Portraits 3. Here is a steam locomotive portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Columbus, Ohio, on 18 August 1958. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6428, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during August of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. (#27 of 33)
Photo Date:
8/18/1958
Upload Date:
2/2/2021 12:57:23 PM
Location:
Columbus, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6428(2-10-4)
Views:
212
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Westbound Freight, #2 of 2, c. 1951
Description:
Baera 2. Here is the second of two successive photos by W.G. Fancher that were taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1951. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6429, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during August of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. In this context, it's pulling a mixed-cargo freight around the Curve and up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West. (Track 1)
Photo Date:
8/15/1951
Upload Date:
6/11/2023 10:08:58 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6429(2-10-4)
Views:
134
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Westbound Freight, #1 of 2, c. 1951
Description:
Baera 2. Here is the first of two successive photos by W.G. Fancher that were taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1951. Visible across Burgoon Run is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6429, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during August of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. In this context, it's pulling a mixed-cargo freight toward the Curve and up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West. (Track 1)
Photo Date:
8/15/1951
Upload Date:
6/11/2023 10:08:10 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 6429(2-10-4)
Views:
138
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6429, J-1A, 1956
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 31 March 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6429, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during August of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
3/31/1956
Upload Date:
1/11/2024 7:59:23 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6429(2-10-4)
Views:
92
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6430, J-1A, 1957
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Pitcairn, Pennsylvania, on 10 March 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6430, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during September of 1943 and retired in February of 1959 after just 16 years of revenue service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
3/10/1957
Upload Date:
1/11/2024 10:55:09 AM
Location:
Pitcairn, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6430(2-10-4)
Views:
89
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6431, J-1A, c. 1948
Description:
AW. Here is an image of a photo by Arlington J. Wolfe that was taken at the Brickyard Crossing in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6431, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during September of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. In this context, it's rockin' 'n' rollin' with a freight train on its way up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
4/16/1948
Upload Date:
7/7/2022 9:56:49 PM
Location:
Altoona(Brickyard), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6431(2-10-4)
Views:
245
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6431, J-1A, c. 1951
Description:
Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer of an eastbound Pennsylvania Railroad freight train approaching the 24th Street Bridge in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Shown here is PRR engine #6431, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during September of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. Also visible is four-track Signal Bridge #2373, just West of the 24th Street Bridge and SLOPE Tower. The date is an approximation. Roy Healey Collection; #9 of 9.
Photo Date:
8/15/1951
Upload Date:
3/1/2018 11:37:21 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 6431(2-10-4)
Views:
720
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 6431, J-1A, c. 1956
Description:
Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide showing Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6431, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during September of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/15/1956
Upload Date:
4/5/2020 2:06:30 AM
Location:
Columbus, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6431(2-10-4)
Views:
341
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6432, J-1A, 1949
Description:
Rolfe. Here is a photo by W.G. Fancher via Rail Photo Sbrvice that was taken in Altoona, Pe“nsylvania, in August of 1949. Caption On Reverse: "Looking over rear car of departing express west, #6432 lifts 187 cars for Pittsburgh & west. Threh diesel pushers on for Horseshoe Curve climb. Altoona Shops in background. 8/1949." Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6432, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during Septemeer of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. Partially visible in the left distance is the 9th Street Footbridge. Photo taken froh khe 12th Street Footbridge.
Photo Date:
8/15/1949
Upload Date:
8/15/1949 12:00:00 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Bridge,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 6432(2-10-4)
Views:
170
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6432, J-1A, #1 of 4, c. 1953
Description:
Here is the first of four original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken from the 17th Street Bridge in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6432, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during September of 1943 and retired in April of 1958. In this context, it's exiting the East Altoona Roundhouse but will soon stop short of the Bridge. Note the shadow silhouette on the ground to the left of it. At the right is PRR engine #6722, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during May of 1930 and retired in August of 1955.
Photo Date:
2/2/1953
Upload Date:
5/20/2021 10:21:38 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6432(2-10-4)
PRR 6722(4-8-2)
Views:
358
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6432, J-1A, 1955
Description:
Prophet. Here is an image of a photo by John M. Prophet III that was taken near South Fork, Pennsylvania, on 15 July 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6432, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during September of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
7/15/1955
Upload Date:
8/20/2020 9:34:06 PM
Location:
South Fork, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6432(2-10-4)
Views:
350
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6432, J-1A, 1956
Description:
Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, in September of 1956. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6432 and another locomotive whose road number is not recorded. Both are "J" Class (2-10-4) "Texas" steam locomotives built in Juniata. #6432 is a J-1A constructed in September of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. In this context, they're about to pass under the State Route 53 Bridge with a mixed-cargo freight out of Altoona bound for Conway Yard.
Photo Date:
9/22/1956
Upload Date:
7/7/2020 6:37:17 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 6432(2-10-4)
Views:
501
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6432, J-1A, 1957
Description:
Portraits 3. Here is a steam locomotive portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Columbus, Ohio, on 18 August 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6432, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during September of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. (#28 of 33)
Photo Date:
8/18/1957
Upload Date:
2/2/2021 12:58:34 PM
Location:
Columbus, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6432(2-10-4)
Views:
350
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6434, J-1A, c. 1951
Description:
Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer of an eastbound Pennsylvania Railroad freight train rounding the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania. Shown here is PRR engine #6434, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during September of 1943 and retired February of 1960 after just 17 years of revenue service. Note the intrepid railfans risking cinders and soot in the eyes to savor the action to the fullest! The date is an approximation. Roy Healey Collection; #4 of 9.
Photo Date:
8/15/1951
Upload Date:
3/9/2018 2:31:40 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6434(2-10-4)
Views:
343
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6435, J-1, c. 1957
Description:
Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via F.R. Kern. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6435, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during October of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. The exact date and the location are not recorded. (#17 of 43)
Photo Date:
8/18/1957
Upload Date:
3/28/2021 9:23:44 AM
Location:
Columbus, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6435(2-10-4)
Views:
1004
Comments:
0
Title:
"Horseshoe Curve Pictorial," Page 36, 2004
Description:
Here is page eight of a 12-page camera study entitled "Horseshoe Curve Pictorial." It was published originally in the Winter 2004 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 36. Top Photo Caption: "J-1 #6437 drifts downgrade, circa 1950." PRR engine #6437 is a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during October of 1943 and retired in February of 1960. Middle Photo Caption: "I-1sa #4271 with a caboose hop, westbound, circa 1950." Photo by Bruce D. Fales. PRR engine #4271 is an I-1SA built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S in July of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in October of 1944, and retired in January of 1960. Bottom Photo Caption: "Double-headed K-4's (led by #5389), eastbound, with the fireman enjoying a respite, circa 1948." Photo by Bruce D. Fales. PRR engine #5389 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in July of 1924 and retired in November of 1955.
Photo Date:
12/21/2004
Upload Date:
1/6/2018 11:47:56 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6437(2-10-4)
PRR 4271(2-10-0)
PRR 5389(4-6-2)
Views:
505
Comments:
0
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