Horseshoe Curve Souvenir, Introduction, 1952         
Here is the "Introduction" to 18 photos by Fred McLeod that are included in a souvenir brochure entitled "Horseshoe Curve; Pennsylvania Railroad; Altoona, Pa." Photo Caption: "Heavy Freight Locomotive on Upgrade." Shown here is PRR engine #6417, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during July of 1943 and retired in November of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. Actually, construction of the Curve commenced in 1852 but it did not open for traffic until 15 February 1854.
Date: 8/23/1952 Location: ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA Views: 284 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 6417(2-10-4)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Horseshoe Curve Souvenir, Introduction, 1952
Picture Categories: Steam This picture is part of album:  PRR: McLeod ~>Horseshoe Curve Souvenir~1952
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warren evans General Tom the number on the number plate on the front looks more like 6427 or either 6437. Check it out. 5/11/2023 11:37:29 AM

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