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Viewing Album:  Last days of 4 tracks at Horseshoe Curve
 
By:Alan Page
Dates:3/13/1981 - 3/13/1981
Album Info:Horseshoe Curve was busy on a sunny March day in 1981. 3-6 unit lashups handled everything from hot TV trains, to coal, and mixed freight. 2-4 unit pushers assisted getting over the top, or handling braking down the hill. While tracks 1, 3, and 4 were busy, gone was the action on track 2, which would be removed by CR in the weeks ahead.
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Former PC trio rush piggybacks up Horseshoe
Title:  Former PC trio rush piggybacks up Horseshoe
Description:  With smoke trailing, a former PC SD trio pulls hard with hot piggybacks up Horseshoe in March, 1981.
Photo Date:  3/13/1981  Upload Date: 4/15/2017 6:34:59 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  180   Comments: 2
Former PC trio rush piggybacks up Horseshoe
Title:  Former PC trio rush piggybacks up Horseshoe
Description:  Almost lost in the immensity of Horseshoe, a former PC SD trio rush piggybacks up hill in March, 1981.
Photo Date:  3/13/1981  Upload Date: 4/15/2017 6:32:38 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  119   Comments: 2
CR RS3M's 9937 and 9929
Title:  CR RS3M's 9937 and 9929
Description:  CR RS3M's 9937 and 9929 take a rest from working Rose yard at Altoona in March, 1981. Older retired GP9's, an EL RS3, and other retired units rest in one of Altoona's deadlines loom behind.
Photo Date:  3/13/1981  Upload Date: 3/15/2016 8:33:15 AM
Location:  Altoona(Rose Yard), PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  CR 9937(RS3M) CR 9929(RS3M) CR 7060(GP9)
Views:  962   Comments: 3
CR SD40 6332 and 1978-built SD40-2 6448
Title:  CR SD40 6332 and 1978-built SD40-2 6448
Description:  CR SD40 6332 and 1978-built SD40-2 6448 assist with the braking down the hill at Horseshoe in March, 1981.
Photo Date:  3/13/1981  Upload Date: 3/15/2016 10:02:31 AM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CR 6332(SD40) CR 6448(SD40-2)
Views:  334   Comments: 3
CR SD40-2 6378 leads GP38 7910 and SD45 6177 past a slower mixed freight
Title:  CR SD40-2 6378 leads GP38 7910 and SD45 6177 past a slower mixed freight
Description:  CR SD40-2 6378, GP38 7910, and SD45 6177 lead a hot TV train past a slower mixed freight as they both pound up the hill at Horseshoe Curve.
Photo Date:  3/13/1981  Upload Date: 3/15/2016 10:12:34 AM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CR 6378(SD40-2) CR 7910(GP38) CR 6177(SD45) CR 6313(SD40)
Views:  653   Comments: 2
CR SD40 6313, a U23B, and a GP38 lead mixed freight up the hill
Title:  CR SD40 6313, a U23B, and a GP38 lead mixed freight up the hill
Description:  CR SD40 6313, a U23B, and a GP38 lead mixed freight up Horseshoe Curve as a hot TV train climbs the hill alongside.
Photo Date:  3/13/1981  Upload Date: 3/15/2016 10:35:01 AM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CR 6378(SD40-2) CR 7910(GP38) CR 6177(SD45) CR 6313(SD40)
Views:  561   Comments: 2
CR SD40 6313, a U23B, and a GP38 lead mixed freight up the hill
Title:  CR SD40 6313, a U23B, and a GP38 lead mixed freight up the hill
Description:  CR SD40 6313, a U23B, and a GP38 lead mixed freight up Horseshoe Curve as a hot TV train climbs the hill alongside.
Photo Date:  3/13/1981  Upload Date: 3/15/2016 10:52:40 AM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CR 6378(SD40-2) CR 7910(GP38) PRR 1361(4-6-2) CR 6177(SD45) CR 6313(SD40)
Views:  700   Comments: 2
CR SD40-2 6378, GP38 7910, and SD45 6177 pass a slower mixed freight
Title:  CR SD40-2 6378, GP38 7910, and SD45 6177 pass a slower mixed freight
Description:  CR SD40-2 6378, GP38 7910, and SD45 6177 pass a slower mixed freight as they both climb the hill at Horseshoe Curve in March, 1981.
Photo Date:  3/13/1981  Upload Date: 3/15/2016 10:57:45 AM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CR 6378(SD40-2) CR 7910(GP38) CR 6177(SD45)
Views:  337   Comments: 2
An SDP45/SD40-2 helper team push hard on mixed freight heading up the hill
Title:  An SDP45/SD40-2 helper team push hard on mixed freight heading up the hill
Description:  An SDP45/SD40-2 helper team push hard on mixed freight heading up the hill at Horseshoe Curve in March, 1981.
Photo Date:  3/13/1981  Upload Date: 3/15/2016 11:02:19 AM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  262   Comments: 2
CR U33B 2916, SD35 6039, U33B 2958, SD40 6283, U25B 2564, and a GP38 pull empty hoppers up the hill
Title:  CR U33B 2916, SD35 6039, U33B 2958, SD40 6283, U25B 2564, and a GP38 pull empty hoppers up the hill
Description:  CR U33B 2916, SD35 6039, U33B 2958, SD40 6283, U25B 2564, and a GP38 pull empty hoppers up Horseshoe Curve in March, 1981.
Photo Date:  3/13/1981  Upload Date: 3/15/2016 8:36:42 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CR 2916(U33B) CR 6039(SD35) CR 2958(U33B) CR 6283(SD40) CR 2564(U25B)
Views:  546   Comments: 2
CR U33B 2916, SD35 6039, U33B 2958, SD40 6283, U25B 2564, and a GP38 pull empty hoppers up the hill
Title:  CR U33B 2916, SD35 6039, U33B 2958, SD40 6283, U25B 2564, and a GP38 pull empty hoppers up the hill
Description:  CR U33B 2916, SD35 6039, U33B 2958, SD40 6283, U25B 2564, and a GP38 pull empty hoppers up Horseshoe Curve in March, 1981.
Photo Date:  3/13/1981  Upload Date: 3/15/2016 8:37:13 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CR 2916(U33B) CR 6039(SD35) CR 2958(U33B) CR 6283(SD40) CR 2564(U25B)
Views:  495   Comments: 2
CR U33B 2916, SD35 6039, U33B 2958, SD40 6283, U25B 2564, and a GP38 pull empty hoppers up the hill
Title:  CR U33B 2916, SD35 6039, U33B 2958, SD40 6283, U25B 2564, and a GP38 pull empty hoppers up the hill
Description:  CR U33B 2916, SD35 6039, U33B 2958, SD40 6283, U25B 2564, and a GP38 pull empty hoppers up Horseshoe Curve in March, 1981.
Photo Date:  3/13/1981  Upload Date: 3/15/2016 8:37:46 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CR 2916(U33B) CR 6039(SD35) CR 2958(U33B) CR 6283(SD40) CR 2564(U25B)
Views:  467   Comments: 2
Amtrak F40PH 357
Title:  Amtrak F40PH 357
Description:  Amtrak F40PH 357 eases down the Curve in March, 1981.
Photo Date:  3/13/1981  Upload Date: 3/15/2016 8:39:14 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 357(F40PH)
Views:  270   Comments: 2
Amtrak F40PH 357
Title:  Amtrak F40PH 357
Description:  Amtrak F40PH 357 eases down the Curve in March, 1981. Better resolution scan added.
Photo Date:  3/13/1981  Upload Date: 3/12/2018 5:43:35 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 357(F40PH)
Views:  195   Comments: 0
Amtrak F40PH 357
Title:  Amtrak F40PH 357
Description:  Amtrak F40PH 357 eases down the Curve in March, 1981.
Photo Date:  3/13/1981  Upload Date: 3/15/2016 8:41:42 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 357(F40PH)
Views:  379   Comments: 2
Amtrak F40PH 357
Title:  Amtrak F40PH 357
Description:  Amtrak F40PH 357 eases down the Curve in March, 1981.
Photo Date:  3/13/1981  Upload Date: 3/15/2016 8:42:51 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 357(F40PH)
Views:  435   Comments: 2
CR GP40 3167 leads a quartet of units down the hill
Title:  CR GP40 3167 leads a quartet of units down the hill
Description:  CR GP40 3167 leads a quartet of units and loaded hoppers down Horseshoe Curve in March, 1981.
Photo Date:  3/13/1981  Upload Date: 3/15/2016 8:46:47 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CR 3167(GP40) CR 2194(GP30)
Views:  277   Comments: 2
CR GP40 3167 leads a quartet of units down the hill
Title:  CR GP40 3167 leads a quartet of units down the hill
Description:  CR GP40 3167 leads a quartet of units and loaded hoppers down Horseshoe Curve in March, 1981.
Photo Date:  3/13/1981  Upload Date: 3/15/2016 8:49:19 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CR 3167(GP40) CR 2194(GP30)
Views:  287   Comments: 2
CR GP40 3167 leads a quartet of units down the hill
Title:  CR GP40 3167 leads a quartet of units down the hill
Description:  CR GP40 3167 leads a quartet of units and loaded hoppers down Horseshoe Curve in March, 1981.
Photo Date:  3/13/1981  Upload Date: 3/15/2016 8:50:21 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CR 3167(GP40) PRR 1361(4-6-2) CR 2194(GP30)
Views:  595   Comments: 2
CR SD40-2's bookend a pair of ex-PC SD's in a quartet of helpers easing loaded hoppers down the hill
Title:  CR SD40-2's bookend a pair of ex-PC SD's in a quartet of helpers easing loaded hoppers down the hill
Description:  CR SD40-2's bookend a pair of ex-PC SD's in a quartet of helpers easing loaded hoppers down Horseshoe Curve in March, 1981.
Photo Date:  3/13/1981  Upload Date: 3/15/2016 8:55:06 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  103   Comments: 2
CR SD40-2's bookend a pair of ex-PC SD's in a quartet of helpers easing loaded hoppers down the hill
Title:  CR SD40-2's bookend a pair of ex-PC SD's in a quartet of helpers easing loaded hoppers down the hill
Description:  CR SD40-2's bookend a pair of ex-PC SD's in a quartet of helpers easing loaded hoppers down Horseshoe Curve in March, 1981.
Photo Date:  3/13/1981  Upload Date: 3/15/2016 8:56:55 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  126   Comments: 2
CR SD40-2 6511 eases a six unit consist down the hill
Title:  CR SD40-2 6511 eases a six unit consist down the hill
Description:  CR SD40-2 6511 leads a six unit consist down Horseshoe Curve in March, 1981.
Photo Date:  3/13/1981  Upload Date: 3/15/2016 9:02:06 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  CR 6511(SD40-2) CR 6308(SD40)
Views:  336   Comments: 2
CR SD40-2's 6459 and 6497 lead a hot TV train up the hill
Title:  CR SD40-2's 6459 and 6497 lead a hot TV train up the hill
Description:  CR SD40-2's 6459 and 6497 lead a hot TV train up Horseshoe Curve in March, 1981.
Photo Date:  3/13/1981  Upload Date: 3/15/2016 9:05:31 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CR 6459(SD40-2) CR 6497(SD40-2)
Views:  274   Comments: 2
CR SD40-2's bookend a pair of ex-PC SD's in a quartet of helpers
Title:  CR SD40-2's bookend a pair of ex-PC SD's in a quartet of helpers
Description:  With SD40-2s on each end, a string of 4 helpers rolls round Horseshoe Curve to their next assignment.
Photo Date:  3/13/1981  Upload Date: 3/15/2016 9:10:16 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  97   Comments: 2
CR GP38-2 8251 leads former LV GP38AC 7656
Title:  CR GP38-2 8251 leads former LV GP38AC 7656
Description:  CR GP38-2 8251 leads former LV GP38AC 7656 down Horseshoe Curve in March, 1981.
Photo Date:  3/13/1981  Upload Date: 3/15/2016 9:12:43 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CR 8251(GP38-2) CR 7656(GP38AC)
Views:  425   Comments: 1
CR GP38-2 8251 leads former LV GP38AC 7656
Title:  CR GP38-2 8251 leads former LV GP38AC 7656
Description:  CR GP38-2 8251 leads former LV GP38AC 7656 down Horseshoe Curve in March, 1981. Better resolution scan added.
Photo Date:  3/13/1981  Upload Date: 3/12/2018 5:37:01 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CR 7656(GP38AC) CR 8251(GP38-2)
Views:  256   Comments: 0
CR GP38-2 8251 leads former LV GP38AC 7656 down the Curve
Title:  CR GP38-2 8251 leads former LV GP38AC 7656 down the Curve
Description:  CR GP38-2 8251 leads former LV GP38AC 7656 down Horseshoe Curve in March, 1981.
Photo Date:  3/13/1981  Upload Date: 3/12/2018 5:56:49 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CR 7656(GP38AC) CR 8251(GP38-2)
Views:  215   Comments: 0
CR GP38-2 8251 leads former LV GP38AC 7656
Title:  CR GP38-2 8251 leads former LV GP38AC 7656
Description:  CR GP38-2 8251 leads former LV GP38AC 7656 down Horseshoe Curve in March, 1981.
Photo Date:  3/13/1981  Upload Date: 3/15/2016 9:13:54 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CR 8251(GP38-2) CR 7656(GP38AC)
Views:  322   Comments: 1
CR GP38-2 8251 leads former LV GP38AC 7656 down the Curve
Title:  CR GP38-2 8251 leads former LV GP38AC 7656 down the Curve
Description:  CR GP38-2 8251 leads former LV GP38AC 7656 down Horseshoe Curve in March, 1981. Better resolution scan added.
Photo Date:  3/13/1981  Upload Date: 3/12/2018 6:04:35 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CR 7656(GP38AC) CR 8251(GP38-2)
Views:  219   Comments: 0
A trio of CR blue eases loaded hoppers down the hill
Title:  A trio of CR blue eases loaded hoppers down the hill
Description:  A trio of CR blue eases loaded hoppers down Horseshoe Curve in March, 1981.
Photo Date:  3/13/1981  Upload Date: 3/15/2016 9:16:51 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  69   Comments: 2
Six black and blue units hustle a TV train up the hill
Title:  Six black and blue units hustle a TV train up the hill
Description:  Six black and blue units hustle piggybacks up Horseshoe Curve in March, 1981.
Photo Date:  3/13/1981  Upload Date: 3/15/2016 9:18:53 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  157   Comments: 2
CR SD45 6122, SD40-2 6379, SD40 6319, GP38-2 8126, and a U-boat ease down the hill
Title:  CR SD45 6122, SD40-2 6379, SD40 6319, GP38-2 8126, and a U-boat ease down the hill
Description:  CR SD45 6122, 6379, 6319, GP38-2 8126, and a U-boat ease down Horseshoe Curve in March, 1981.
Photo Date:  3/13/1981  Upload Date: 3/15/2016 9:20:43 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CR 6122(SD45) CR 6379(SD40-2) CR 6319(SD40) CR 8126(GP38-2)
Views:  368   Comments: 2
CR SD45 6122, SD40-2 6379, SD40 6319, GP38-2 8126, and a U-boat approach the signal bridge
Title:  CR SD45 6122, SD40-2 6379, SD40 6319, GP38-2 8126, and a U-boat approach the signal bridge
Description:  CR SD45 6122, SD40-2 6379, SD40 6319, GP38-2 8126, and a U-boat approach the signal bridge at Horseshoe Curve in March, 1981.
Photo Date:  3/13/1981  Upload Date: 3/15/2016 9:22:33 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  CR 6122(SD45) CR 6379(SD40-2) CR 6319(SD40) CR 8126(GP38-2)
Views:  354   Comments: 2
CR SDP45 6680 and SD40 6277 help ease boxcars down the hill
Title:  CR SDP45 6680 and SD40 6277 help ease boxcars down the hill
Description:  CR SDP45 6680 and SD40 6277 help ease boxcars down Horseshoe in March, 1981.
Photo Date:  3/13/1981  Upload Date: 3/15/2016 9:26:29 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  CR 6680(SDP45) CR 6277(SD40)
Views:  363   Comments: 2
CR SDP45 6680 and SD40 6277 help ease boxcars down the hill
Title:  CR SDP45 6680 and SD40 6277 help ease boxcars down the hill
Description:  While a crewman gets the scenic view aboard 6277, CR SDP45 6680 assists the SD40 in easing boxcars down Horseshoe Curve in March, 1981.
Photo Date:  3/13/1981  Upload Date: 3/15/2016 9:31:01 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CR 6680(SDP45) CR 6277(SD40)
Views:  299   Comments: 2
Amtrak F40PH 277 hustles 2 cars up the hill
Title:  Amtrak F40PH 277 hustles 2 cars up the hill
Description:  Amtrak F40PH 277 hustles up Horseshoe Curve with 2 cars in March, 1981.
Photo Date:  3/13/1981  Upload Date: 3/15/2016 9:36:26 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 277(F40PH)
Views:  208   Comments: 2
Amtrak F40PH 277 hustles 2 cars up the hill
Title:  Amtrak F40PH 277 hustles 2 cars up the hill
Description:  Amtrak F40PH 277 hustles up Horseshoe Curve with 2 cars in March, 1981.
Photo Date:  3/13/1981  Upload Date: 3/15/2016 9:38:14 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 277(F40PH)
Views:  306   Comments: 2
Former EL SD45 (CR 6096) rests damaged
Title:  Former EL SD45 (CR 6096) rests damaged
Description:  CR SD45 6096 begins to show her EL lettering and road number while resting damaged at Altoona in March, 1981.
Photo Date:  3/13/1981  Upload Date: 3/15/2016 9:41:04 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CR 6096(SD45)
Views:  253   Comments: 1
CR GP9 7226 and GP7 5945
Title:  CR GP9 7226 and GP7 5945
Description:  Pennsylvania begins to show through on the flanks of GP9 7226 while resting with GP7 5945 (ex-EL 1215) at Altoona in March, 1981.
Photo Date:  3/13/1981  Upload Date: 3/15/2016 9:47:03 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CR 7226(GP9) CR 5945(GP7)
Views:  165   Comments: 1
CR GP9B 3816 rests with GP7 5873
Title:  CR GP9B 3816 rests with GP7 5873
Description:  Former PC GP9B 3816 has seen her last days alongside GP7 5873 at Altoona in March, 1981.
Photo Date:  3/13/1981  Upload Date: 3/15/2016 9:50:45 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CR 3816(GP9B) CR 5873(GP7)
Views:  181   Comments: 2
CR SD45 6102 (ex-RDG 7602)
Title:  CR SD45 6102 (ex-RDG 7602)
Description:  One of the five RDG SD45's rests retired in the deadline at Altoona in March, 1981.
Photo Date:  3/13/1981  Upload Date: 3/15/2016 9:52:52 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CR 6102(SD45)
Views:  319   Comments: 2
CR GP7 5679 rests in a deadline along with GP7 5658
Title:  CR GP7 5679 rests in a deadline along with GP7 5658
Description:  Still with CNJ stripes and showing road number 1532, CR GP7 5679 rests retired alongside GP7 5658 in an Altoona deadline in March, 1981. The old CNJ GP7 was working Croxton yard in February, 1978 (see album "Conrail's Croxton yard was busy in March, 1979").
Photo Date:  3/13/1981  Upload Date: 3/15/2016 9:56:29 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CR 5679(GP7) CR 5658(GP7)
Views:  733   Comments: 2

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