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Owner: Pennsylvania Railroad
Model:Altoona 4-6-2Built As:Builder Info (Unavailable )
Serial Number:3459Order No:
Frame Number: Built:
Notes:PRR Class K-4S.
Other locos with this serial:  PRR 1554(4-6-2)
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PRR 1554, K-4S, 1940
Title:  PRR 1554, K-4S, 1940
Description:  Here is a photo by H.W. Pontin via Rail Photo Service that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, in July of 1940. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1554, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1918 and retired in March of 1950 after 32 years of faithful service. In this context, it's rounding the Curve with a passenger train on its way down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East. John S. Fisher Collection; #11 of 14.
Photo Date:  7/7/1940  Upload Date: 5/26/2022 3:00:13 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1554(4-6-2)
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