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Owner: Pennsylvania Railroad
Model:Altoona 2-10-4Built As:PRR 6481 (2-10-4)
Serial Number:4437Order No:
Frame Number: Built:4/1943
Notes:PRR Class J-1A; retired 09/57
Other locos with this serial:  PRR 6481(2-10-4)
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"Horseshoe Curve Pictorial," Page 35, 2004
Title:  "Horseshoe Curve Pictorial," Page 35, 2004
Description:  Here is page seven of a 12-page camera study entitled "Horseshoe Curve Pictorial." It was published originally in the Winter 2004 issue of "Keystone" magazine, page 35. Bottom Right Photo Caption: "J-1 #6481 attacks Horseshoe Curve with 132-car westbound freight, 1:10 p.m., July 25, 1948." Photo by Bruce D. Fales. PRR engine #6481 is a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during 1943 and retired in September of 1957.
Photo Date:  12/21/2004  Upload Date: 1/6/2018 11:44:24 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 6481(2-10-4)
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