PRR 6170, J-1, 1949         
FM. Here is an image of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 10 October 1949. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6170, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata in September of 1944 and retired in April of 1958 after just 14 years of service. This image comes from a B&W slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa. William E. Burket Collection.
Date: 10/10/1949 Location: ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA Views: 175 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
PRR 6170, J-1, 1949
Picture Categories: Steam This picture is part of album:  PRR: McLeod ~> Blackhawk Series ~ 1948-1954
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