| Title: |
PRR 1554, K-4S, 1940 |
| Description: |
Here is a photo by H.W. Pontin via Rail Photo Service that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, in July of 1940. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1554, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1918 and retired in March of 1950 after 32 years of faithful service. In this context, it's rounding the Curve with a passenger train on its way down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East. John S. Fisher Collection; #11 of 14. |
| Photo Date: |
7/7/1940 Upload Date: 5/26/2022 3:00:13 PM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 1554(4-6-2) |
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