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| Title: |
"Pennsy Steam And Semaphores," Page 62, 1974 |
| Description: |
Westing. Here is a photo that was published originally in Fred Westing's 1974 book entitled "Pennsy Steam And Semaphores," page 62. Photo Caption: "Engine 2761 finished its days in 'snapper' service helping passenger trains climb the grade from Altoona to Gallitzin. No. 2761 is seen rounding the famed Horseshoe Curve as it returned light to Altoona." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2761, a J-28 (2-6-2) "Prairie" built by the American Locomotive Company during 1905, renumbered 02761 in 1918, and retired in November of 1921 after just 16 years of experimental service. |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/1974 Upload Date: 3/16/2022 10:34:49 PM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 2761(2-6-2) |
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| Title: |
PRR 7453, J-28, c. 1905 |
| Description: |
Portraits 9. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7453, the J-28 (2-6-2) "Prairie" built by the American Locomotive Company during 1905 and retired in December of 1924 after just 19 years of experimental service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. (#10 of 14) |
| Photo Date: |
12/21/1905 Upload Date: 12/31/2021 10:50:22 AM |
| Location: |
Schenectady, NY |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 7453(2-6-2) |
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