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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 4)
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:
247
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 4)
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:
269
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:
169
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:
181
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6431, J-1A, c. 1945
Description:
Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6438, 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. Note the trainphone apparatus on the tender's deck. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
11/14/1945
Upload Date:
5/22/2025 8:36:20 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6431(2-10-4)
Views:
21
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:
381
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:
879
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:
454
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6432, J-1A, 1949
Description:
Rolfe. Here is a photo by W.G. Fancher via Rail Photo Service that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in August of 1949. Caption On Reverse: "Looking over rear car of departing express west, #6432 lifts 187 cars for Pittsburgh & west. Three 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 September 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 from the 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:
326
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:
547
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6432, J-1A, c. 1955
Description:
Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Marion, Ohio, c. 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6432, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata in September of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of service. Note the six 90-degree "diamonds"!
Photo Date:
7/11/1955
Upload Date:
2/26/2025 6:50:17 AM
Location:
Marion, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6432(2-10-4)
Views:
119
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:
506
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:
661
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. 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 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:
480
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:
446
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6435, J-1, c. 1957
Description:
Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via Fred 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:
1124
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:
674
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6438, J-1, c. 1951
Description:
Niles I. Here is the eleventh of 11 original photos by George Niles, Jr., that were taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1951. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6438, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during October of 1943. It's rounding the Curve with a mixed-cargo freight train on its way down the Allegheny Mountains to the Eastbound Receiving Yards in Altoona. Also visible at the far left is the white smoke plume of a westbound train heading up "The Mountain" toward the Curve.
Photo Date:
9/22/1951
Upload Date:
2/15/2019 8:03:00 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6438(2-10-4)
Views:
578
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6438, J-1, 1952
Description:
ARB. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Nelson Bowers that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 11 November 1952. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6438, 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. Photo taken from the 8th Street Bridge in Juniata. William P. Nixon Collection.
Photo Date:
11/11/1952
Upload Date:
11/16/2018 5:56:20 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6438(2-10-4)
Views:
732
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6438, J-1, 1956
Description:
Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Raymond J. Muller that was taken in Sandusky, Ohio, in August of 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6438, 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.
Photo Date:
8/15/1956
Upload Date:
7/12/2021 6:53:51 PM
Location:
Sandusky, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6438(2-10-4)
Views:
331
Comments:
1
Title:
Seidel's "Horseshoe Curve," Page 34, 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 34. Partial Caption: "A westbound consist with a specialty shipment is led by Class J-1 No. 6438 in this morning view during the late 1940's or early 1950's." Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6438 is 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. Note the second "car" in the train: a refurbished "Lines West" locomotive tender.
Photo Date:
1/1/2008
Upload Date:
8/16/2018 2:04:56 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6438(2-10-4)
Views:
387
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6439, J-1, 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 #6439, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during October of 1943 and retired in November of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. The road number of the N-5 cabin car is not recorded. Visible in the background are some of the buildings constituting the PRR's 12th Street Car Shops. In olden times, this was the site of three locomotive roundhouses as well as the Altoona Machine Shops which produced many of the Pennsy's steam engines. #4 of 6.
Photo Date:
11/4/1951
Upload Date:
10/27/2018 11:05:20 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6439(2-10-4)
Views:
700
Comments:
2
Title:
PRR 6439, J-1, 1957
Description:
Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Columbus, Ohio, on 17 August 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6439, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during October of 1943 and retired in November of 1958 after just 15 years of service. (#18 of 43)
Photo Date:
8/17/1957
Upload Date:
3/28/2021 9:24:43 AM
Location:
Columbus, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6439(2-10-4)
Views:
358
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 2-10-4 #6440 - Pennsylvania RR
Description:
This is a much later (circa 1960's or so) reprint of an Altoona built Pennsylvania 2-10-4 taken around the mid-1950's.With Alan Fricker's help, it probably was in the Altoona scrap line around 1956 or so. Unfortunately no information was supplied with this photo and the number of the loco is unreadable. Glen James eagle eye was able to read the numberboard as #6440. Thanks to all!
Photo Date:
6/1/1956
Upload Date:
11/19/2014 8:53:33 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6440(2-10-4)
Views:
1235
Comments:
2
Title:
PRR 6440, J-1, 1960
Description:
Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania, on 24 April 1960. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6440, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during October of 1943 and retired in February of 1960. Missing are its main rods, bell, keystone number plate, and dignity. William P. Nixon Collection #50448.
Photo Date:
4/24/1960
Upload Date:
9/6/2018 9:06:21 AM
Location:
Sharpsburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6440(2-10-4)
Views:
1099
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6441, J-1, 1949
Description:
Here is a photo by Fred R. Kern that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 3 July 1949. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6441, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during November of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. In this context, it's parked near Juniata's 17th Street Bridge waiting to be serviced in the East Altoona Roundhouse (not pictured at the right). Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
7/3/1949
Upload Date:
10/13/2022 6:44:01 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6441(2-10-4)
Views:
349
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Interview With Clair Clugh," Page 22, 1996
Description:
Here is page nine 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 22. Top Photo Caption: "Once streamlined (in 1940) K-4S #1120 at Bay Head Junction, N.J., summer, 1954. This Juniata Shops product was built in July 1917 and would be sold for scrap in December of 1954." Photo by Don Wood. Third Photo Down Caption: "I-1SA #4344 and merchandise consist on (westbound freight) Track #3, passing Slope Tower." Photo from Frederic V. Schaefer. Shown here is PRR engine #4344, an I-1SA built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during December of 1922, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in December of 1941, and retired in March of 1952. Fourth Photo Down Caption: "J-1 #6441 and consist, nearing 7th St. bridge, westbound." Photo from Frederic V. Shaefer. Shown here is PRR engine #6441, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during November of 1943 and retired in April of 1958.
Photo Date:
6/21/1996
Upload Date:
12/6/2017 3:36:01 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4344(2-10-0)
PRR 1120(4-6-2)
PRR 6441(2-10-4)
PRR 1120(4-6-2)
Views:
1083
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6442, J-1, c. 1957
Description:
Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6442, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during November of 1943 and retired in February of 1960 after just 17 years of revenue service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
11/14/1957
Upload Date:
5/22/2025 2:32:20 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6442(2-10-4)
Views:
18
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6442, J-1, 1960
Description:
Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide (converted to B&W) by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania, on 24 April 1960. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6442, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during November of 1943 and retired in February of 1960 after just 17 years of revenue service. Missing are its bell, builder's badge, keystone number plate, and dignity. William P. Nixon Collection #50452.
Photo Date:
4/24/1960
Upload Date:
11/2/2018 5:33:52 AM
Location:
Sharpsburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6442(2-10-4)
Views:
525
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 6443, J-1, 1949
Description:
FM. Here is a duplicate 35mm B&W slide of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken near Altoona, Pennsylvania. Photo Caption: "29-car express train hauled by a T-1 and a J-1 about four miles below the Horseshoe Curve. November 1, 1949." Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6443 and a "Duplex" whose road number is not recorded. #6443 is a J-1 (2-10-0) "Texas" built in Juniata during November of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. This photo comes from a slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (22-57).
Photo Date:
11/1/1949
Upload Date:
2/28/2019 3:32:00 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6443(2-10-4)
Views:
610
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 6443, J-1, 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 #6443, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during November of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. Note that there is a streecar being transported on the first car of the train! The date is an approximation. Roy Healey Collection; #8 of 9.
Photo Date:
8/15/1951
Upload Date:
3/1/2018 11:39:05 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6443(2-10-4)
Views:
590
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Westbound Freight, #1 of 2, c. 1948
Description:
AW. Here is the first of two successive images of photos by Arlington J. Wolfe that were taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6444, a J-1 (2.10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during November of 1943 and retired in February of 1960 after just 17 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. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
4/16/1948
Upload Date:
7/8/2022 7:51:20 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6444(2-10-4)
Views:
427
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6444, J-1, 1949
Description:
WB. Here is an image of an official photo that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 2 March 1949. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6444, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during November of 1943 and retired in February of 1960 after just 17 years of revenue service. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
3/2/1949
Upload Date:
7/28/2022 7:53:03 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6444(2-10-4)
Views:
435
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Annual Report Color Cover ~ 1949
Description:
Here is the front cover of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company's 103rd Annual Report for the Year Ending 31 December 1949. Issued: 15 February 1950. Color illustration by Mr. Grif Teller. The painting proper is called "Crossroads Of Commerce." Depicted in the foreground is PRR engine #6444, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during November of 1943 and retired in February of 1960 after just 17 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
12/31/1949
Upload Date:
8/22/2017 4:14:48 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Winter,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6444(2-10-4)
Views:
559
Comments:
0
Title:
Teller, "Crossroads Of Commerce," 1950
Description:
Here is the 25th of 33 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is Grif Teller's painting entitled "Crossroads Of Commerce." It was published originally in 1950. Depicted in the foreground is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6444, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during November of 1943 and retired in February of 1960 after just 17 years of revenue service. In the background, a westbound passenger train is crossing the left-to-right flowing Susquehanna River via the Rockville Bridge. Peter's Mountain dominates the distance.
Photo Date:
2/2/1950
Upload Date:
12/26/2024 9:37:01 AM
Location:
Marysville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Winter,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6444(2-10-4)
Views:
309
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Annual Report Color Cover ~ 1950
Description:
Here is the front cover of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company's 104th Annual Report for the Year Ending 31 December 1950. Issued: 14 March 1951. Color illustration by Mr. Grif Teller. The painting proper is called "Main Line Of Commerce." Depicted in the center (L to R) is PRR engine #5843 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5843 was constructed in August of 1947. Partially depicted at the right is PRR engine #6444, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during November of 1943 and retired in February of 1960.
Photo Date:
12/31/1950
Upload Date:
3/26/2023 7:03:43 AM
Location:
Conemaugh, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5843(E7A)
PRR 6444(2-10-4)
Views:
421
Comments:
0
Title:
Teller, "Main Line Of Commerce," 1951
Description:
Here is the 26th of 33 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is Grif Teller's painting entitled "Main Line Of Commerce." It was published originally in 1951. Depicted in the center (L to R) is PRR engine #5843 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5843 was constructed in August of 1947. Also depicted is PRR engine #6444, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during November of 1943 and retired in February of 1960.
Photo Date:
8/15/1951
Upload Date:
12/26/2024 9:37:54 AM
Location:
New Florence, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5843(E7A)
PRR 6444(2-10-4)
Views:
338
Comments:
0
Title:
"Horseshoe Curve," Page 3, 2006
Description:
Here is a photo by Arlington J. Wolfe. It was included in a 24-page booklet entitled "World Famous Horseshoe Curve" that was published in 2006 by The Railroad Press, page 3. Partial Caption: "You can almost hear Pennsylvania Railroad J-1 #6444 as it charges up and around Horseshoe Curve with a merchandise freight." Shown here is PRR engine #6444, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during November of 1943 and retired in February of 1960 after just 17 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
1/1/2006
Upload Date:
12/15/2017 4:04:33 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6444(2-10-4)
Views:
591
Comments:
0
Title:
Seidel's "Horseshoe Curve," Page 34, 2008
Description:
Here is a photo taken by Arlington J. Wolfe that was published in David W. Seidel's 2008 book entitled "Images Of Rail: Horseshoe Curve," page 34. Partial Caption: "A westbound train on No. 3 track is headed by Class J-1 Texas type No. 6444." Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6444 is a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during November 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 2:03:53 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6444(2-10-4)
Views:
468
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6446, J-1, #3 of 4, 1951
Description:
AHC. Here is the third of four successive duplicate 35mm color slides of photos by Bill Price that were taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 13 August 1951. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6446, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during November of 1943 and retired in February of 1960 after just 17 years of revenue service. In this context, it's serving as a pusher for a freight train that's rounding the Curve on its way up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin, where it will be uncoupled and returned to East Altoona for further assignment. Also visible are N-5 cabin car #477634 and Signal Bridge #2416. Wave to the Conductor!
Photo Date:
8/13/1951
Upload Date:
7/17/2019 2:08:07 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 6446(2-10-4)
Views:
945
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 6446, J-1, #4 of 4, 1951
Description:
AHC. Here is the fourth of four successive duplicate 35mm color slides of photos by Bill Price that were taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 13 August 1951. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6446, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during November of 1943 and retired in February of 1960 after just 17 years of revenue service. In this context, it's serving as a pusher for a freight train that's rounding the Curve on its way up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin, where it will be uncoupled and returned to East Altoona for further assignment. Also visible is N-5 cabin car #477634.
Photo Date:
8/13/1951
Upload Date:
10/3/2018 7:03:40 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6446(2-10-4)
Views:
875
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Graveyard Train," #1 of 2, c. 1959
Description:
SFM. Here is the first of two duplicate 35mm color slides of a Pennsylvania Railroad "Graveyard Train." Shown here is engine #6446, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during November of 1943 on its way to the scrap dock some 16 years later. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. Produced and diestributed by Americana Slides of Cupertino, California.
Photo Date:
1/23/1959
Upload Date:
1/10/2019 2:19:57 AM
Location:
Sharpsburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Winter,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6446(2-10-4)
Views:
806
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 6448, J-1, 1953
Description:
Blackhawk. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Homer T. Newton, Jr., that was taken in Blairsville, Pennsylvania, on 10 August 1953. Photo Caption: "Pennsylvania 2-10-4 No. 6448, Blairsville, Pa. 8-10-1953." PRR engine #6448 is a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during November of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. This photo comes from a color slide set entitled "Steam In Action from Virginia to Ohio" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (880-20).
Photo Date:
8/10/1953
Upload Date:
9/29/2018 4:01:25 AM
Location:
Blairsville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6448(2-10-4)
Views:
618
Comments:
2
Title:
PRR "Pennsylvania 6448," J-1, 1956
Description:
Here is a postal card entitled "Pennsylvania 6448." No Postmark. Caption On Reverse: "Southbound freight at Worthington, Ohio, June 10, 1956, has big Pennsy J class power. Altoona Shops turned out 125 of these Texas type 2-10-4's from 1942 to 1944 based on a Chesapeake & Ohio T-1 design. The J's worked the line with leased Santa Fe 2-10-4's the summer of '56. Photo by Joseph Stark." #6448 is a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during November of 1943.
Photo Date:
6/10/1956
Upload Date:
8/30/2018 4:03:36 AM
Location:
Worthington, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6448(2-10-4)
Views:
549
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 6449, J-1, 1955
Description:
Bowers. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Nelson Bowers that was taken in Sandusky, Ohio, in September of 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6449, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during November of 1943 and retired in February of 1960 after just 17 years of revenue service.
Photo Date:
9/22/1955
Upload Date:
7/12/2021 6:54:54 PM
Location:
Sandusky, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6449(2-10-4)
PRR 6449(2-10-4)
Views:
278
Comments:
0
Title:
"Modern Power For Today's Trains," Page 13, 1949
Description:
Here is page 13 of a 22-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "Modern Power For Today's Trains." It was issued originally during July of 1949. Shown here is PRR engine #6450, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during December of 1942 and retired in September of 1957 after just 15 years of service.
Photo Date:
7/1/1949
Upload Date:
12/26/2024 5:54:30 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6450(2-10-4)
Views:
258
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6451, J-1, c. 1946
Description:
Portraits 10. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6451, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during December of 1942 and retired in September of 1957 after just 15 years of revenue service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#10 of 72)
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
12/30/2022 8:45:51 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6451(2-10-4)
Views:
254
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6451, J-1, c. 1955
Description:
Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6451, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during December of 1942 and retired in September of 1957 after just 15 years of revenue service. Wave to the Engineman! The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1955
Upload Date:
3/30/2024 12:17:19 AM
Location:
Crestline, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6451(2-10-4)
Views:
145
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6453, J-1, c. 1946
Description:
Portraits 10. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6453, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during December of 1942 and retired in September of 1957 after just 15 years of revenue service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#11 of 72)
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
12/30/2022 8:48:45 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6453(2-10-4)
Views:
226
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6454, J-1, c. 1946
Description:
Portraits 10. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6454, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during December of 1942 and retired in September of 1957 after just 15 years of revenue service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#12 of 72)
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
12/30/2022 8:51:26 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6454(2-10-4)
Views:
263
Comments:
0
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