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PRR 4289, I-1S, c. 1936 |
| Description: |
Here is an original photo via Wilson E. Jones. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4289, an I-1S (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during July of 1923 and retired in January of 1956 after 33 years of service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. |
| Photo Date: |
10/14/1936 Upload Date: 4/29/2025 4:11:24 AM |
| Location: |
Eddystone, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 4289(2-10-0) |
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PRR 4289, I-1S, 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. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4289, an I-1S (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during July of 1923 and retired in January of 1956 after 33 years of faithful service. In this context, it's pulling a train of empty hopper cars around the Curve and up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and the coal mines of Western Pennsylvania. Wave to the Fireman! John S. Fisher Collection; #8 of 14. |
| Photo Date: |
7/7/1940 Upload Date: 12/30/2024 11:56:48 PM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 4289(2-10-0) |
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91 Comments: 0 |
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