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PRR 6421, J-1A, 1949 |
| Description: |
Baera 1. Here is a photo by W.G. Fancher that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, in 1949. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6421, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during July of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. In this context, it's pulling a mixed-cargo freight train around the Curve and up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West. (Track 1) |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1949 Upload Date: 6/8/2023 11:24:30 PM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6421(2-10-4) |
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110 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 2-10-4 #6421 - Pennsylvania RR |
| Description: |
Beautiful action shot at Horseshoe Curve of the powerful Pennsylvania 2-10-4 #6421 heading up a long string of freight cars through the historic Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, PA. Built in Pennsy's own Altoona shops in July of 1943, this loco produced an impressive boiler pressure of 275 and even more impressive tractive force of 95,484 lb! No wonder that PRR kept thses brutes long after diesels were making inroads on other steam locomotives. #6421 was finally retired in November of 1958 after only a short 15 year service record. No PRR 2-10-4 were preserved. No date was given so an approximate one was used. No photographer was listed but it very well may have been J.R. Quinn. |
| Photo Date: |
12/1/1950 Upload Date: 1/25/2021 7:56:38 AM |
| Location: |
Horseshoe Curve, PA |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6421(2-10-4) |
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204 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 6421, J-1A, 1953 |
| Description: |
NST. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 30 August 1953. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6421, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during July of 1943 and retired in April of 1958. It is pulling a mixed-cargo freight train under the 24th Street Bridge on its way up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Gallitzin and points West. The signal bridge supports the home signals for SLOPE Tower, which is barely visible just beyond the Bridge. Produced and distributed by Audio-Visual Designs. (SFM) |
| Photo Date: |
8/30/1953 Upload Date: 9/6/2018 9:04:36 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona(CP Slope), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge,Steam,Signal |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6421(2-10-4) |
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2014 Comments: 1 |
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"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 30, 1973 |
| Description: |
Here is page 30 of a 64-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "World Famous Horseshoe Curve, Altoona, Pennsylvania Railroad." It was first issued in September of 1973. Top Photo: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6429, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata in August of 1943 and retired in April of 1958. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #6421, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata in July of 1943 and retired in April of 1958. Both photos taken by W.G. Fancher. |
| Photo Date: |
9/22/1973 Upload Date: 10/30/2022 6:01:54 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6429(2-10-4) PRR 6421(2-10-4) |
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155 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Power To Burn," Page 19, 1976 |
| Description: |
Here is page 19 of a 96-page monograph entitled "Power To Burn: Smoke, Steam, & Cinders" that was edited by James M. Shafer and published during 1976. Photo Caption: "A PRR Class J-1 is shown moving a heavy freight train westward on the Horseshoe Curve." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6421, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during July of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. Photo by Mr. W.G. Fancher. |
| Photo Date: |
8/29/1976 Upload Date: 2/22/2019 1:48:48 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6421(2-10-4) |
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382 Comments: 0 |
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