| 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. |
| Date:
1/1/2008 |
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA |
Views:
286 |
Collection Of:
 
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Author: Thomas C. Ayers
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| Picture Categories: Steam |
This picture is part of album: PRR: Seidel ~> "Horseshoe Curve" ~ 2008 |