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Owner: Pennsylvania Railroad
Model:Altoona 4-6-2Built As:PRR 262 (4-6-2)
Serial Number:3469Order No:
Frame Number: Built:5/1918
Notes:PRR Class K-4S.
Other locos with this serial:  PRR 262(4-6-2)
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"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 23, 1976
Title:  "A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 23, 1976
Description:  Here is page 23 of a 40-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "A Picture Study Of The K-4." First issued in October 1967, revised in September 1976. Section Caption: "On The Horseshoe Curve." Photo Caption: "No. 15 ~ Fast Mail doubleheaded westbound on the Curve. Engines 1517 and 262 ~ about 1922." Both of the locomotives pictured here are Pennsylvania Railroad K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" built in Juniata. #1517 was built during May of 1918 and retired in February of 1958, while #262 was built during May of 1918 and retired in March of 1952. Partially visible at the right is the Kittanning Point Station.
Photo Date:  9/22/1976  Upload Date: 4/6/2019 10:53:51 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1517(4-6-2) PRR 262(4-6-2)
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