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Owner: Pennsylvania Railroad
Model:BLW 2-8-0Built As:PRR 4143 (2-8-0)
Serial Number:40717Order No:
Frame Number:25X28 cylinders, 62" driversBuilt:10/1913
Notes:PRR Class H-9S. retired 03/1953
Other locos with this serial:  PRR 4143(2-8-0)
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PRR 4143, H-9S, c. 1953
Title:  PRR 4143, H-9S, c. 1953
Description:  Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones that was taken from the 7th Street Footbridge in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4143, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during October of 1913 and retired in March of 1953 after 40 years of faithful service. In this context, it's servicing the PRR's 12th Street Car Shops. Partially visible in the background is the Passenger Station's venerable trainshed.
Photo Date:  2/2/1953  Upload Date: 7/9/2021 10:13:52 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Winter,Station,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4143(2-8-0)
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