PRR 6409, J-1A, c. 1955         
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1955. The photographer is not identified. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6409, 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. It's rounding the Curve with a mixed-cargo freight train on its way down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East. ("LouisFols"; #6 of 15)
Date: 9/22/1955 Location: ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA Views: 17 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 6409(2-10-4)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
PRR 6409, J-1A, c. 1955
Picture Categories: Steam This picture is part of album:  PRR: Fols ~> PRR Steam Locomotives 2 (R)
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