PRR 6431, J-1A, 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 #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 Views: 705 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 6431(2-10-4)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
PRR 6431, J-1A, c. 1951
Picture Categories: Steam,Signal This picture is part of album:  PRR: Healey ~> Horseshoe Curve Pix
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