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| Title: |
PRR 1517, K-4S, 1957 |
| Description: |
East Altoona. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide (converted to B&W) by an unidentified photographer that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 13 April 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1517, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during 1918 and retired in February of 1958 after 40 years of faithful service. William P. Nixon Collection. |
| Photo Date: |
4/13/1957 Upload Date: 5/24/2018 5:12:02 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 1517(4-6-2) |
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| Title: |
"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 23, 1976 |
| Description: |
Here is page 23 of a 40-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "A Picture Study Of The K-4." First issued in October 1967, revised in September 1976. Section Caption: "On The Horseshoe Curve." Photo Caption: "No. 15 ~ Fast Mail doubleheaded westbound on the Curve. Engines 1517 and 262 ~ about 1922." Both of the locomotives pictured here are Pennsylvania Railroad K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" built in Juniata. #1517 was built during May of 1918 and retired in February of 1958, while #262 was built during May of 1918 and retired in March of 1952. Partially visible at the right is the Kittanning Point Station. |
| Photo Date: |
9/22/1976 Upload Date: 4/6/2019 10:53:51 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Station,Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 1517(4-6-2) PRR 262(4-6-2) |
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374 Comments: 0 |
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