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PRR Westbound Freight, c. 1951 |
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Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer of a westbound Pennsylvania Railroad freight train rounding the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania. It is being pulled by a "J" Class (2-10-4) "Texas" locomotive. Note that the fourth car in the train is a cabin car! The date is an approximation. Roy Healey Collection; #1 of 9. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1951 Upload Date: 3/1/2018 11:31:51 PM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
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PRR 5817, BH-50, c. 1951 |
| Description: |
Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer of a westbound Pennsylvania Railroad freight train rounding the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #5817 and another "Centipede" whose number is not recorded. Both are BH-50's built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works and rated at 2,500 horsepower each. #5817 was built in December of 1947 and retired in September of 1962. Also visible is PRR N-8 cabin car #478113. The date is an approximation. Roy Healey Collection; #2 of 9. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1951 Upload Date: 2/25/2018 11:49:50 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
RollingStock |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5817(DR12-8-1500/2) |
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| Title: |
PRR Eastbound Freight, c. 1951 |
| Description: |
Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer of an eastbound Pennsylvania Railroad freight train rounding the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania. It is being pulled by an unidentified "J" Class (2-10-4) "Texas" steam locomotive. Note that the third car of the train is a Maintenance-of-Way bunk car! The date is an approximation. Roy Healey Collection; #3 of 9. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1951 Upload Date: 3/1/2018 11:33:50 PM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
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253 Comments: 0 |
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PRR 6434, J-1A, c. 1951 |
| Description: |
Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer of an eastbound Pennsylvania Railroad freight train rounding the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania. Shown here is PRR engine #6434, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during September of 1943 and retired February of 1960 after just 17 years of revenue service. Note the intrepid railfans risking cinders and soot in the eyes to savor the action to the fullest! The date is an approximation. Roy Healey Collection; #4 of 9. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1951 Upload Date: 3/9/2018 2:31:40 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6434(2-10-4) |
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308 Comments: 0 |
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PRR 5852, EP-20, c. 1951 |
| Description: |
Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer of a westbound Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train rounding the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #5852 and an "EP" Class B-unit whose number is not recorded. Both were built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5852 was built in September of 1947. The date is an approximation. Roy Healey Collection; #5 of 9. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1951 Upload Date: 2/25/2018 11:51:46 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5852(E7A) |
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397 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR Eastbound Passenger, c. 1951 |
| Description: |
Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer of an eastbound Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train rounding the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania. It is being pulled by an unidentified K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" steam locomotive. Note the heavy-weight Pullman sandwiched between the tender and an X-29! The date is an approximation. Roy Healey Collection; #6 of 9. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1951 Upload Date: 3/1/2018 11:40:46 PM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
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271 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 9492, FF-16, c. 1951 |
| Description: |
Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer of an eastbound Pennsylvania Railroad freight train rounding the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania. Shown here (R to R) are PRR engines #9492 and two more "C-Liners" whose numbers are not recorded. All were built by by Fairbanks-Morse and rated at 1,600 horsepower each. #9492 was built in October of 1950 and retired in April of 1965 after just 15 years of revenue service. The date is an approximation. Roy Healey Collection; #7 of 9. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1951 Upload Date: 2/25/2018 11:54:27 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Action |
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PRR 9492(CFA16-4) |
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686 Comments: 0 |
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PRR 6443, J-1, c. 1951 |
| Description: |
Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer of an eastbound Pennsylvania Railroad freight train approaching the 24th Street Bridge in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Shown here is PRR engine #6443, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during November of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. Note that there is a streecar being transported on the first car of the train! The date is an approximation. Roy Healey Collection; #8 of 9. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1951 Upload Date: 3/1/2018 11:39:05 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6443(2-10-4) |
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444 Comments: 0 |
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PRR 6431, J-1A, c. 1951 |
| Description: |
Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer of an eastbound Pennsylvania Railroad freight train approaching the 24th Street Bridge in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Shown here is PRR engine #6431, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during September of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. Also visible is four-track Signal Bridge #2373, just West of the 24th Street Bridge and SLOPE Tower. The date is an approximation. Roy Healey Collection; #9 of 9. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1951 Upload Date: 3/1/2018 11:37:21 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Signal |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6431(2-10-4) |
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675 Comments: 1 |
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