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PRR 6153, J-1, 1952
Title:  PRR 6153, J-1, 1952
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the 59th Street Yard in Chicago, Illinois, on 20 April 1952. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6153, 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:  4/20/1952  Upload Date: 9/25/2022 5:25:11 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6153(2-10-4)
Views:  280   Comments: 0
PRR 6154, J-1, 1948
Title:  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 C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6154(2-10-4)
Views:  256   Comments: 0
PRR 6154, J-1, 1948
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 C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6154(2-10-4)
Views:  191   Comments: 0
PRR 6154, J-1, 1953
Title:  PRR 6154, J-1, 1953
Description:  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 C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6154(2-10-4)
Views:  324   Comments: 0
PRR 6154, J-1, 1955
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 C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6154(2-10-4)
Views:  1430   Comments: 0
PRR Horseshoe Curve, #1 of 2, 1955
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 C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 6154(2-10-4)
Views:  342   Comments: 0
PRR Horseshoe Curve, #2 of 2, 1955
Title:  PRR Horseshoe Curve, #2 of 2, 1955
Description:  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 C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 8503(GP7) PRR 8502(GP7) PRR 6154(2-10-4)
Views:  667   Comments: 0
PRR 6154, J-1, 1957
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)
Views:  390   Comments: 0
PRR 6155, J-1, 1957
Title:  PRR 6155, J-1, 1957
Description:  Portraits 6. 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 #6155, 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. (#16 of 43)
Photo Date:  8/19/1957  Upload Date: 3/28/2021 9:22:32 AM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6155(2-10-4)
Views:  261   Comments: 0
PRR 6158, J-1, 1947
Title:  PRR 6158, J-1, 1947
Description:  Allen. Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Chicago, Illinois, in 1947. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6158, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during January of 1944 and retired in February of 1960 after just 16 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:  8/15/1947  Upload Date: 11/12/2024 10:24:20 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6158(2-10-4)
Views:  38   Comments: 0
PRR 6158, J-1, 1947
Title:  PRR 6158, J-1, 1947
Description:  Allen. Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Chicago, Illinois, in 1947. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6158, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during January of 1944 and retired in February of 1960 after just 16 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:  11/26/1947  Upload Date: 12/22/2024 12:26:07 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6158(2-10-4)
Views:  56   Comments: 0
PRR M-1, "Mountain," #1 of 3, c. 1953
Title:  PRR M-1, "Mountain," #1 of 3, c. 1953
Description:  Here is the first of three original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's East Altoona Roundhouse in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Prominent here is an unidentified Class M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" steam locomotive parked at the 17th Street Bridge, waiting to enter the Roundhouse. Partly visible at the right is engine #6159, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during January of 1944 and retired in February of 1960 after just 16 years of service.
Photo Date:  2/2/1953  Upload Date: 7/24/2021 12:15:35 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6159(2-10-4)
Views:  190   Comments: 0
PRR 6159, J-1, #1 of 2, c. 1953
Title:  PRR 6159, J-1, #1 of 2, c. 1953
Description:  Here is the first of two original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's East Altoona Roundhouse in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Shown here is engine #6159, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during January of 1944 and retired in February of 1960 after just 16 years of revenue service. Partially visible at the left is the single-lane 17th Street Bridge.
Photo Date:  2/2/1953  Upload Date: 7/24/2021 6:57:11 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6159(2-10-4)
Views:  225   Comments: 0
PRR 6159, J-1, #2 of 2, c. 1953
Title:  PRR 6159, J-1, #2 of 2, c. 1953
Description:  Here is the second of two original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's East Altoona Roundhouse in the Juniata section of Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Shown here is engine #6159, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during January of 1944 and retired in February of 1960 after just 16 years of revenue service. Partially visible at the left is the underside of the 17th Street Bridge.
Photo Date:  2/2/1953  Upload Date: 7/24/2021 6:58:14 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6159(2-10-4)
Views:  188   Comments: 0
PRR 6161, J-1, 1951
Title:  PRR 6161, J-1, 1951
Description:  AHC. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Bill Price that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 13 August 1951. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6161, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during 1944 and retired in April of 1959 after just 15 years of revenue service. It is pulling a mixed cargo freight train around the Curve on its way down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East.
Photo Date:  8/13/1951  Upload Date: 12/6/2017 7:05:17 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6161(2-10-4)
Views:  1390   Comments: 1
PRR 6162, J-1, c. 1952
Title:  PRR 6162, J-1, c. 1952
Description:  WB. Here is an image of a photo showing a Pennsylvania Railroad locomotive crew posing with engine #6162, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during January of 1944 and retired in April of 1959 after just 15 years of revenue service. The names of the crew members and of the photographer, as well as the exact date and the location, are not recorded. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  12/15/1952  Upload Date: 7/16/2022 6:28:27 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6162(2-10-4)
Views:  158   Comments: 0
PRR 6162, J-1, 1956
Title:  PRR 6162, J-1, 1956
Description:  SFM. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by J.J. Buckley that was taken at Attica Junction, Ohio, on 12 August 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6162, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during January of 1944 and retired in April of 1959 after just 15 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:  8/12/1956  Upload Date: 12/22/2018 11:21:58 AM
Location:  Attica Junction, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6162(2-10-4)
Views:  579   Comments: 0
PRR 6162, J-1, 1957
Title:  PRR 6162, J-1, 1957
Description:  Portraits 2. Here is a steam locomotive portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Bellevue, Ohio, on 13 July 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6162, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during January of 1944 and retired in April of 1959 after just 15 years of revenue service. (#28 of 36)
Photo Date:  7/13/1957  Upload Date: 1/20/2021 7:48:26 AM
Location:  Bellevue, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6162(2-10-4)
Views:  244   Comments: 0
PRR 6162, J-1, 1957
Title:  PRR 6162, J-1, 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 #6162, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during January of 1944 and retired in April of 1959 after just 15 years of revenue service. (#16 of 40)
Photo Date:  8/19/1957  Upload Date: 3/17/2021 9:59:58 PM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6162(2-10-4)
Views:  246   Comments: 0
PRR 6163, j-1, 1956
Title:  PRR 6163, j-1, 1956
Description:  Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown!here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6163, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during March of 1944 and retired in April of 1959 after just 15 years of revenue service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #16 of 30.
Photo Date:  8/15/1956  Upload Date: 6/21/2022 12:31:09 PM
Location:  Alton, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6163(2-10-4)
Views:  184   Comments: 0
PRR 6164, J-1, 1952
Title:  PRR 6164, J-1, 1952
Description:  Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by J.J. Buckley that was taken at 71st Street in Chicago, Illinois, on 27 April 1952. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6464, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during March of 1944 and retired in April of 1959 after just 15 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:  4/27/1952  Upload Date: 6/26/2019 12:54:00 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 6164(2-10-4)
Views:  614   Comments: 1
PRR 6166, J-1, c. 1948
Title:  PRR 6166, J-1, c. 1948
Description:  East Altoona. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1948. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6166, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during March of 1944 and retired in April of 1959 after just 15 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:  9/22/1948  Upload Date: 4/7/2021 8:25:13 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6166(2-10-4)
Views:  227   Comments: 0
PRR 6166, J-1, c. 1950
Title:  PRR 6166, J-1, c. 1950
Description:  iLocomotives. Here is an image of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6166, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during March of 1944 and retired in April of 1959 after just 15 years of revenue service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:  8/15/1950  Upload Date: 8/20/2020 9:33:37 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6166(2-10-4)
Views:  333   Comments: 0
PRR 6167, J-1, 1950
Title:  PRR 6167, J-1, 1950
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 9 July 1950. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6167, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during March of 1944 and retired in February of 1960 after just 16 years of revenue service. Note the Head-End Brakeman leaning against the "doghouse," waving to visitors at the Curve! Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  7/9/1950  Upload Date: 9/25/2022 7:01:27 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6167(2-10-4)
Views:  235   Comments: 0
PRR 6167, J-1, c. 1951
Title:  PRR 6167, J-1, c. 1951
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer via Rail Photo Service that was taken at the Passenger Station in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1951. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6167, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during March of 1944 and retired in February of 1960 after just 16 years of service. At the right is the Station's trainshed; discernable at the far left is the 17th Street Bridge. Photo taken from the 12th Street Footbridge. John S. Fisher Collection; #7 of 8.
Photo Date:  8/15/1951  Upload Date: 5/17/2022 10:29:58 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 6167(2-10-4)
Views:  214   Comments: 0
PRR 6167, J-1, c. 1951
Title:  PRR 6167, J-1, c. 1951
Description:  Baera 2. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken from the 12th Street Footbridge in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1951. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6167, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during March of 1944 and retired in February of 1960 after just 16 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:  8/15/1951  Upload Date: 6/10/2023 8:50:01 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6167(2-10-4)
Views:  148   Comments: 0
PRR 2857, H-9S, 1954
Title:  PRR 2857, H-9S, 1954
Description:  Anderson. Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 31 August 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2857, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an H-8B during November of 1910, rebuilt as an H-9S in December of 1917, and retired in February of 1959 after 49 years of faithful service. (#2 of 7)
Photo Date:  8/31/1954  Upload Date: 11/25/2023 9:17:51 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 2857(2-8-0) PRR 6169(2-10-4)
Views:  115   Comments: 0
PRR 6169, J-1, 1954
Title:  PRR 6169, J-1, 1954
Description:  Anderson. Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 31 August 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6169, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during September of 1944 and retired in November of 1958 after just 14 years of revenue service. The name of the person pictured at the right is not recorded. (#3 of 7)
Photo Date:  8/31/1954  Upload Date: 11/25/2023 9:18:43 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6169(2-10-4)
Views:  127   Comments: 0
PRR 6170, J-1, 1949
Title:  PRR 6170, J-1, 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 #6170, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata in September of 1944 and retired in April of 1958 after just 14 years of service. 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: 7/5/2022 10:35:06 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6170(2-10-4)
Views:  187   Comments: 0
PRR 6170, J-1, 1956
Title:  PRR 6170, J-1, 1956
Description:  Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 16 August 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6170, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during September of 1944 and retired in April of 1958 after just 14 years of revenue service. Much like its coal-fired brethern pictured here, #6170 has been "mothballed" pending recall orders. ("LouisFols"; #7 of 21)
Photo Date:  8/16/1956  Upload Date: 5/15/2020 10:15:29 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6170(2-10-4)
Views:  337   Comments: 0
PRR 6170, J-1, 1957
Title:  PRR 6170, J-1, 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 #6170, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during September of 1944 and retired in April of 1958 after just 14 years of revenue service. (#17 of 40)
Photo Date:  8/18/1957  Upload Date: 3/17/2021 10:00:54 PM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 6170(2-10-4)
Views:  286   Comments: 0
PRR "Farewell to Steam," Page 2, 1960
Title:  PRR "Farewell to Steam," Page 2, 1960
Description:  Here is page two of a three-page article entitled "Farewell to Steam." It was published originally in the July-August 1960 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 2. Top Left Photo Caption: "At St. Clair Enginehouse, Columbus, W.D. Briggs burns off number plate of a J-1." Shown here is the front end of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6170, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during September of 1944 and retired in April of 1958 after just 14 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:  7/1/1960  Upload Date: 1/9/2025 5:58:48 PM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6170(2-10-4) PRR 9097(H10-44)
Views:  7   Comments: 0
PRR 6171, J-1, c. 1952
Title:  PRR 6171, J-1, c. 1952
Description:  Niles I. Here is the second of 11 original photos by George Niles, Jr., that were taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, perhaps during 1952. Shown here is PRR engine #6171, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during September of 1944 and retired in October of 1957 after just 13 years of revenue service. It is pulling a fully-loaded mineral train around the Curve and down the Allegheny Mountains to the Eastbound Receiving Yards in Altoona.
Photo Date:  9/22/1952  Upload Date: 2/13/2019 3:20:47 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6171(2-10-4)
Views:  455   Comments: 0
PRR 6171, J-1, 1957
Title:  PRR 6171, J-1, 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 #6171, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata in September of 1944 and retired in October of 1957 after just 13 years of revenue service. (#18 of 40)
Photo Date:  8/19/1957  Upload Date: 3/18/2021 9:51:07 PM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6171(2-10-4) PRR 6171(2-10-4)
Views:  236   Comments: 0
PRR 6172, J-1, 1956
Title:  PRR 6172, J-1, 1956
Description:  Allen. Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Pitcairn, Pennsylvania, on 28 April 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6172, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during October of 1944 and retired in October of 1957 after just 13 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:  4/28/1956  Upload Date: 12/22/2024 7:17:26 AM
Location:  Pitcairn, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6172(2-10-4)
Views:  32   Comments: 0
PRR 6172, J-1, c. 1956
Title:  PRR 6172, J-1, c. 1956
Description:  Portraits 5. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via F.R. Kern. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6172, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during October of 1944 and retired in October of 1957 after just 13 years of revenue service. The exact date and the location are not recorded. (#19 of 40)
Photo Date:  8/19/1956  Upload Date: 3/18/2021 9:52:12 PM
Location:  Pitcairn, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6172(2-10-4) PRR 6172(2-10-4)
Views:  330   Comments: 0
PRR 6172, J-1, c. 1957
Title:  PRR 6172, J-1, c. 1957
Description:  Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Pitcairn, Pennsylvania, c. 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6172, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata in October of 1944 and retired in October of 1957 after just 13 years of service. William P. Nixon Collection.
Photo Date:  2/2/1957  Upload Date: 5/17/2022 10:32:06 PM
Location:  Pitcairn, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6172(2-10-4)
Views:  151   Comments: 0
PRR 6173, J-1, 1947
Title:  PRR 6173, J-1, 1947
Description:  New Portage. Here is an original photo by Bruce D. Fales that was taken near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, in June of 1947. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6173, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during October of 1944 and retired in October of 1957 after just 13 years of revenue service. In this context, this westbound train is about to pass under "The Slide" and enter one of the Gallitzin Tunnels after a successful climb up the Allegheny Mountains via the New Portage Branch line. Note the middle part of the train rounding the curve at the left, just above the J-1's tender. Wave to the Fireman!
Photo Date:  6/21/1947  Upload Date: 4/20/2022 10:32:40 PM
Location:  Gallitzin, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6173(2-10-4)
Views:  285   Comments: 0
PRR 6174, J-1, c. 1950
Title:  PRR 6174, J-1, c. 1950
Description:  iLocomotives. Here is an image of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6174, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during October of 1944 and retired in October of 1957 after just 13 years of revenue service. It's the last "Texas" produced by the PRR. Partially visible at the far right is the East Altoona Coaling Tipple. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded.
Photo Date:  8/15/1950  Upload Date: 8/20/2024 2:26:56 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6174(2-10-4)
Views:  45   Comments: 0
PRR 6401, J-1A, 1947
Title:  PRR 6401, J-1A, 1947
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Chicago, Illinois, on 17 June 1947. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6401, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during May of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. Henry C. Westenberger Collection; #15 of 25.
Photo Date:  6/17/1947  Upload Date: 7/30/2018 9:13:46 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6401(2-10-4)
Views:  472   Comments: 0
PRR 6401, J-1A, 1953
Title:  PRR 6401, J-1A, 1953
Description:  NST. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken just West of Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 30 August 1953. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6401, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during May of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. It is pulling a freight train down the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve, and will soon pass under the 24th Street Bridge on its way to Altoona and points East.
Photo Date:  8/30/1953  Upload Date: 5/31/2018 5:46:52 PM
Location:  Altoona(CP Slope), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6401(2-10-4)
Views:  1765   Comments: 1
PRR 6401, J-1A, c. 1955
Title:  PRR 6401, J-1A, c. 1955
Description:  SFM. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide (converted to B&W) of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6401, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during May 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. Produced and distributed by Americana Slides of Cupertino, California.
Photo Date:  8/15/1955  Upload Date: 1/9/2019 3:49:45 PM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6401(2-10-4)
Views:  358   Comments: 1
PRR 6401, J-1A, 1957
Title:  PRR 6401, 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 #6401, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during May of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. Looks to me like this venerable workhorse is headed to the Recycling Center. (#20 of 40)
Photo Date:  8/19/1957  Upload Date: 3/20/2021 8:44:28 AM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6401(2-10-4)
Views:  200   Comments: 0
Cornwell, "Forward," 1944
Title:  Cornwell, "Forward," 1944
Description:  Here is the 19th of 33 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is Dean Cornwell's painting entitled "Forward." It was published originally in 1944. Depicted here is PRR engine #6402, 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:  8/15/1944  Upload Date: 12/26/2024 9:30:25 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6402(2-10-4)
Views:  26   Comments: 0
Cornwell, "Forward," 1944
Title:  Cornwell, "Forward," 1944
Description:  Here is the 19th of 32 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is Dean Cornwell's painting entitled "Forward." It was published originally in 1944. Depicted here is PRR engine #6402, 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:  8/15/1944  Upload Date: 1/26/2022 8:30:04 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6402(2-10-4)
Views:  409   Comments: 0
PRR 6402, J-1A, 1952
Title:  PRR 6402, J-1A, 1952
Description:  AHC. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide (converted to B&W) of a photo by Marvin H. Cohen that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, sometime in 1952. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6402 and another "J" Class locomotive whose number is not recorded. #6402 is a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata in June of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after 15 years of service. Produced and distributed by Audio-Visual Designs; 70026C. (SFM)
Photo Date:  9/22/1952  Upload Date: 1/29/2019 12:18:18 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6402(2-10-4)
Views:  623   Comments: 0
PRR 6402, J-1A, #1 of 4, c. 1953
Title:  PRR 6402, J-1A, #1 of 4, c. 1953
Description:  Here is the first of four successive photos by G.C. Corey via Rail Photo Service. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6402 and another locomotive whose number is not recorded. Both are "J" Class (2-10-4) "Texans" built in Juniata. #6402 was built in June of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of service. Note the two engine crews of this sidetracked train, chewin' the fat! The date and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #6 of 13.
Photo Date:  8/15/1953  Upload Date: 5/7/2022 4:59:25 PM
Location:  Bellevue, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6402(2-10-4)
Views:  263   Comments: 0
PRR 6402, J-1A, #2 of 4 c. 1953
Title:  PRR 6402, J-1A, #2 of 4 c. 1953
Description:  Here is the second of four successive photos by G.C. Corey via Rail Photo Service. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6402 and another locomotive whose number is not recorded. Both are "J" Class (2-10-4) "Texans" built in Juniata. #6402 was built in June of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of service. Note the crew of #6402 chewin' the fat while the other train passes. The date and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #7 of 13.
Photo Date:  8/15/1953  Upload Date: 5/7/2022 5:02:10 PM
Location:  Bellevue, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6402(2-10-4)
Views:  272   Comments: 0
PRR 6402, J-1A, #4 of 4, c. 1953
Title:  PRR 6402, J-1A, #4 of 4, c. 1953
Description:  Here is the fourth of four successive photos by G.C. Corey via Rail Photo Service. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6402 and another locomotive whose number is not recorded. Both are "J" Class (2-10-4) "Texans" built in Juniata. #6402 was built in June of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of service. After the other train cleared, #6402 & Company resume their sojourn. The date and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #9 of 13.
Photo Date:  8/15/1953  Upload Date: 5/7/2022 5:05:21 PM
Location:  Bellevue, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 6402(2-10-4)
Views:  296   Comments: 0
"Holiday Near Hollidaysburg," Page 48, 1957
Title:  "Holiday Near Hollidaysburg," Page 48, 1957
Description:  Here is page three 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 48. Top Photo: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1753, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built in Juniata as an I-1S during October of 1918, rebuilt as an I-1SA in September of 1947, and retired in October of 1958. Bottom Photos: Shown here is 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 3:54:24 PM
Location:  Canoe Creek, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1753(2-10-0) PRR 6402(2-10-4)
Views:  521   Comments: 0


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