PRR 6425, J-1A, c. 1948         
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer via Rail Photo Service that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6425, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texan" built in Juniata in August of 1943 and retired in February of 1959 after just 16 years of revenue service. It's rounding the Curve with a mixed-cargo freight train on its way up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West. John S. Fisher Collection; #6 of 8.
Date: 8/15/1948 Location: ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA Views: 150 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 6425(2-10-4)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
PRR 6425, J-1A, c. 1948
Picture Categories: Steam This picture is part of album:  PRR: Horseshoe Curve & Altoona via John Fisher
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