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PRR Westbound Freight, #1 of 2, c. 1948 |
| Description: |
AW. Here is the first of two successive images of photos by Arlington J. Wolfe that were taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6444, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during November of 1943 and retired in February of 1960 after just 17 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. William E. Burket Collection. |
| Photo Date: |
4/16/1948 Upload Date: 7/8/2022 7:51:20 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6444(2-10-4) |
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154 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 6444, J-1, 1949 |
| Description: |
WB. Here is an image of an official photo that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 2 March 1949. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6444, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during November of 1943 and retired in February of 1960 after just 17 years of revenue service. William E. Burket Collection. |
| Photo Date: |
3/2/1949 Upload Date: 7/28/2022 7:53:03 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6444(2-10-4) |
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125 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Annual Report Color Cover ~ 1949 |
| Description: |
Here is the front cover of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company's 103rd Annual Report for the Year Ending 31 December 1949. Issued: 15 February 1950. Color illustration by Mr. Grif Teller. The painting proper is called "Crossroads Of Commerce." Depicted in the foreground is PRR engine #6444, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during November of 1943 and retired in February of 1960 after just 17 years of revenue service. |
| Photo Date: |
12/31/1949 Upload Date: 8/22/2017 4:14:48 AM |
| Location: |
Marysville, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge,Winter,Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6444(2-10-4) |
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262 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR "Crossroads Of Commerce," 1950 |
| Description: |
Here is a postal card entitled "Crossroads Of Commerce." Composed by Mr. Grif Teller. No Postmark. Caption On Reverse: "This colorful scene is at the west end of the famed Rockville Bridge, longest and widest stone arch railroad bridge in the world. Here the Pennsylvania Railroad's East-West main line tracks cross the Susquehanna between Marysville and Rockville, near Harrisburg, Pa." Depicted in the foreground is PRR steam engine #6444, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during November of 1943 and retired in February of 1960 after just 17 years of revenue service. [Loco Count: Steamers 2, Diesels 1] |
| Photo Date: |
1/23/1950 Upload Date: 6/8/2019 2:04:10 AM |
| Location: |
Marysville, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge,Winter,Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6444(2-10-4) |
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124 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Teller, "Crossroads Of Commerce," 1950 |
| Description: |
Here is the 25th of 32 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is Grif Teller's painting entitled "Crossroads Of Commerce." It was published originally in 1950. Depicted in the foreground is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6444, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during November of 1943 and retired in February of 1960 after just 17 years of revenue service. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1950 Upload Date: 1/27/2022 8:41:29 AM |
| Location: |
Marysville, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge,Winter,Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6444(2-10-4) |
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129 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Annual Report Color Cover ~ 1950 |
| Description: |
Here is the front cover of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company's 104th Annual Report for the Year Ending 31 December 1950. Issued: 14 March 1951. Color illustration by Mr. Grif Teller. The painting proper is called "Main Line Of Commerce." Depicted in the center (L to R) are PRR engine #5843 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5843 was constructed in August of 1947. Also depicted is PRR engine #6444, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during November of 1943 and retired in February of 1960. |
| Photo Date: |
12/31/1950 Upload Date: 3/26/2023 7:03:43 AM |
| Location: |
Conemaugh, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5843(E7A) PRR 6444(2-10-4) |
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55 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Teller, "Main Line Of Commerce," 1951 |
| Description: |
Here is the 26th of 32 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is Grif Teller's painting entitled "Main Line Of Commerce." It was published originally in 1951. Depicted in the center (L to R) are PRR engine #5843 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5843 was constructed in August of 1947. Also depicted is PRR engine #6444, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during November of 1943 and retired in February of 1960. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1951 Upload Date: 1/27/2022 8:45:58 AM |
| Location: |
New Florence, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5843(E7A) PRR 6444(2-10-4) |
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254 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR "Main Line Of Commerce," 1951 |
| Description: |
Here is a postal card entitled "Main Line Of Commerce." Composed by Mr. Grif Teller. No Postmark. Caption On Reverse: "The location of this autumn scene is about six miles west of Johnstown, Pa. In the foreground the Pennsylvania Railroad's main line tracks between East and West parallel the scenic Conemaugh River, and on the far side are tracks of the Sang Hollow Extension Branch." Depicted in the center (L to R) are PRR diesel engine #5843 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5843 was constructed in August of 1947. Depicted at the right is PRR engine #6444, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during November of 1943 and retired in February of 1960. [Loco Count: Steamers 2, Diesels 1] |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1951 Upload Date: 10/21/2018 4:14:30 AM |
| Location: |
New Florence, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5843(E7A) PRR 6444(2-10-4) |
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221 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
"Power To Burn," Page 15, 1976 |
| Description: |
Here is page 15 of a 96-page monograph entitled "Power To Burn: Smoke, Steam, & Cinders" that was edited by James M. Shafer and published during 1976. Partial Caption: "PRR No. 6444, Class J-1, is shown above." #6444 is a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during November of 1943 and retired in February of 1960 after just 17 years of revenue service. |
| Photo Date: |
8/29/1976 Upload Date: 2/21/2019 11:08:38 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6444(2-10-4) |
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387 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Horseshoe Curve," Page 3, 2006 |
| Description: |
Here is a photo by Arlington J. Wolfe. It was included in a 24-page booklet entitled "World Famous Horseshoe Curve" that was published in 2006 by The Railroad Press, page 3. Partial Caption: "You can almost hear Pennsylvania Railroad J-1 #6444 as it charges up and around Horseshoe Curve with a merchandise freight." Shown here is PRR engine #6444, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during November of 1943 and retired in February of 1960 after just 17 years of revenue service. |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/2006 Upload Date: 12/15/2017 4:04:33 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6444(2-10-4) |
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330 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Seidel's "Horseshoe Curve," Page 34, 2008 |
| Description: |
Here is a photo taken by Arlington J. Wolfe that was published in David W. Seidel's 2008 book entitled "Images Of Rail: Horseshoe Curve," page 34. Partial Caption: "A westbound train on No. 3 track is headed by Class J-1 Texas type No. 6444." Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6444 is a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during November of 1943 and retired in February of 1960 after just 17 years of revenue service. |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/2008 Upload Date: 8/16/2018 2:03:53 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6444(2-10-4) |
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208 Comments: 0 |
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