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. |
Date:
8/15/1951 |
Location:
Altoona, PA Map |
Views:
719 |
Collection Of:
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Author: Thomas C. Ayers
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Picture Categories: Steam,Signal |
This picture is part of album: PRR: Healey ~> Horseshoe Curve Pix |