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"Horseshoe Curve," Page 35, 1941 |
| Description: |
Here is page eight of an eight-page article by Harry T. Sohlberg entitled "Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in the March 1941 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 35. Bottom Photo: Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4527 and #6768. #4527 is an I-1S (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during August of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in November of 1942, and retired in June of 1953. #6768 is an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during September of 1930 and retired in February of 1955. They are pulling a 110-car westbound merchandise freight up the Allegheny Mountains and around the Curve to Gallitzin and points West. |
| Photo Date: |
3/1/1941 Upload Date: 7/16/2016 12:54:36 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 4527(2-10-0) PRR 6768(4-8-2) |
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478 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Horseshoe Curve," Page 25, 1941 |
| Description: |
Here is page six of a seven-page article by Harry T. Sohlberg entitled "Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in the November 1941 issue of "Mutual Magazine," page 25. (This is actually a reprint of an article published in the March 1941 issue of "Trains" magazine, pages 28-35.) Bottom Photo: Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4527 and #6768. #4527 is an I-1S (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during August of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in November of 1942, and retired in June of 1953. #6768 is an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during September of 1930 and retired in February of 1955. |
| Photo Date: |
11/3/1941 Upload Date: 1/26/2019 10:59:33 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 4527(2-10-0) PRR 6768(4-8-2) |
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204 Comments: 0 |
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"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 27, 1973 |
| Description: |
Here is page 27 of a 64-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "World Famous Horseshoe Curve, Altoona, Pennsylvania Railroad." It was first issued in September of 1973. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4527 and #6768. #4527 is an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during August of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in November of 1942, and retired in June of 1953. #6768 is an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata in September of 1930 and retired in February of 1955. Photo taken by H.W. Pontin in July of 1940. |
| Photo Date: |
9/22/1973 Upload Date: 10/29/2022 5:31:08 PM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 4527(2-10-0) PRR 6768(4-8-2) |
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94 Comments: 0 |
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