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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:  181   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:  312   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:  1415   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:  380   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:  250   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:  33   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:  21   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:  174   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:  216   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:  179   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:  1372   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:  144   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:  560   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:  228   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:  236   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:  167   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:  598   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:  216   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:  319   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:  200   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:  136   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:  103   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:  114   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)
Views:  219   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:  14   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)
Views:  318   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:  134   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:  273   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:  35   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:  458   Comments: 0
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:  344   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:  186   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:  392   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:  608   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:  249   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:  260   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:  277   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:  507   Comments: 0
"Holiday Near Hollidaysburg," Page 49, 1957
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:  354   Comments: 0
PRR 6402, J-1A, 1957
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:  275   Comments: 0
PRR 6402, J-1A, 1957
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:  381   Comments: 0
PRR 6403, J-1A, 1955
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:  311   Comments: 0
PRR 6403, J-1A, 1957
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:  385   Comments: 1
PRR 6403, J-1A, 1957
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:  176   Comments: 0
PRR 6404, J-1A, 1950
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:  230   Comments: 0
"Scrap And Reclamation," Page 12, 1957
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:  102   Comments: 0
Seidel's "Horseshoe Curve," Page 33, 2008
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.
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:  339   Comments: 0
PRR 6430, J-1A, Front, 1957
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:  392   Comments: 1
PRR 6430, J-1A, Back, 1957
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:  202   Comments: 0
PRR 6407, J-1A, 1952
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:  1008   Comments: 0


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