PRR 6443, J-1, c. 1951         
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 #6443, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during November of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. Note that there is a streecar being transported on the first car of the train! The date is an approximation. Roy Healey Collection; #8 of 9.
Date: 8/15/1951 Location: Altoona, PA Views: 470 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 6443(2-10-4)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
PRR 6443, J-1, c. 1951
Picture Categories: Steam This picture is part of album:  PRR: Healey ~> Horseshoe Curve Pix
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