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Owner: Pennsylvania Railroad
Model:Altoona 2-10-4Built As:PRR 6409 (2-10-4)
Serial Number:4466Order No:
Frame Number: Built:6/1943
Notes:PRR Class J-1A; retired 08/58
Other locos with this serial:  PRR 6409(2-10-4)
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PRR 6409, J-1A, c. 1955
Title:  PRR 6409, J-1A, c. 1955
Description:  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)
Photo Date:  9/22/1955  Upload Date: 3/17/2025 12:46:51 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6409(2-10-4)
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