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PRR 2-10-4 #6465 - Pennsylvania RR |
| Description: |
As powerful as it looks in this photo, PRR 2-10-4 #6465 was just one of 125 PRR Altoona Shops built locomotives. These locomotives created 275 psi of boiler pressure and produced an impressive 95,484 lb of tractive force. The J1 class of 2-10-4's lasted until the late 1950's even though diesels were taking over the roster. This is a J.R. Quinn photo. |
| Photo Date: |
4/20/1946 Upload Date: 1/25/2021 7:56:48 AM |
| Location: |
East St Louis, IL |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6465(2-10-4) |
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244 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 2-10-4 #6421 - Pennsylvania RR |
| Description: |
Beautiful action shot at Horseshoe Curve of the powerful Pennsylvania 2-10-4 #6421 heading up a long string of freight cars through the historic Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, PA. Built in Pennsy's own Altoona shops in July of 1943, this loco produced an impressive boiler pressure of 275 and even more impressive tractive force of 95,484 lb! No wonder that PRR kept thses brutes long after diesels were making inroads on other steam locomotives. #6421 was finally retired in November of 1958 after only a short 15 year service record. No PRR 2-10-4 were preserved. No date was given so an approximate one was used. No photographer was listed but it very well may have been J.R. Quinn. |
| Photo Date: |
12/1/1950 Upload Date: 1/25/2021 7:56:38 AM |
| Location: |
Horseshoe Curve, PA |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6421(2-10-4) |
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172 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 2-10-4 #6473 - Pennsylvania RR |
| Description: |
Coming around the Horseshoe curve with its unit coal train is PRR 2-10-4 #6473. With its impressive tractive effort of 95,484 lb, it could easily marshal these cars. Built by the PRR's Altoona Shops in February of 1943, the loco served the Pennsy well but even so, its service lasted barely 14 years before being retired and scrapped. Diesels had proven their worth even over a quality powerhouse as this 2-10-4! No photographer or date was given for the photo but it might be a J.R. Quinn photo. |
| Photo Date: |
12/1/1950 Upload Date: 1/25/2021 7:57:03 AM |
| Location: |
Horseshoe Curve, PA |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6473(2-10-4) |
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209 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 2-10-4 #6466 - Pennsylvania RR |
| Description: |
Waiting with its string of freight is PRR 2-10-4 #6466. The massive and powerful loco was built by PRR's own Altoona Shops in February of 1943, just one of an army of 125 of them. The loco generated an impressive 275 psi boiler pressure and created 95,484 lb of tractive effort making it a formidable force on the rails. No wonder that the Pennsylvania kept them around until the late 1950's even though diesels were solidly taking over the roster. No location was given for this photo taken by J.R. Quinn. |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/1952 Upload Date: 1/25/2021 7:56:53 AM |
| Location: |
Unknown, PA |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6466(2-10-4) |
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179 Comments: 0 |
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