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Title:
Penn State Classmates, 1973
Description:
AHC. Here is an original photo that I took at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, during August of 1973. Shown here are two of my Penn State-Harrisburg classmates: Twyla Jean King and Charles Ottaviano, both of Middletown, Pennsylvania. Behind them is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1361, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in May of 1918, retired in September of 1956 after 2,469,000 miles, enshrined at the Horseshoe Curve in June of 1957, restored for excursion service in April of 1987, withdrawn for safety reasons, disassembled for repairs, and still awaiting resuscitation.
Photo Date:
8/15/1973
Upload Date:
2/17/2017 2:15:32 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:
878
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1
Title:
"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Front Cover, 1973
Description:
Here is the front cover 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. Photo Caption: "Engine No. 4595, Class I-1s, working a heavy westbound tonnage train around the Curve towards Gallitzin around 1948." Photo by Frank Quin. Shown here is PRR engine #4595, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built during September of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in October of 1944, and retired in September of 1959 after 36 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
9/22/1973
Upload Date:
5/27/2017 2:23:06 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
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Views:
837
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0
Title:
"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 1, 1973
Description:
Here is page one 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.
Photo Date:
9/22/1973
Upload Date:
10/20/2022 9:19:13 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
117
Comments:
0
Title:
"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 3, 1973
Description:
Here is page three 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 are two aerial views of "THE World Famous Horseshoe Curve." Note the diesels pulling a westbound freight train around the Curve.
Photo Date:
9/22/1973
Upload Date:
10/26/2022 8:00:36 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Scenic
Locomotives:
Views:
123
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0
Title:
"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 4, 1973
Description:
Here is page four 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. Depicted here are three views of the double-tracked "Horseshoe Curve About The 1860ies."
Photo Date:
9/22/1973
Upload Date:
10/26/2022 8:02:17 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
125
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0
Title:
"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 5, 1973
Description:
Here is page five 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. Photo Caption: "An eastbound freight, with engine No. 222, appears to be awaiting a 'clear board' so that it may proceed and work its way down the 'hill' to Altoona, sometime about the late 1860ies." Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #222, a Class D (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheeler" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1861 and retired in June of 1872 after just 11 years of revenue service. Note the Head-End Brakeman sitting atop the first car of the train.
Photo Date:
9/22/1973
Upload Date:
10/27/2022 11:41:10 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
151
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0
Title:
"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 6, 1973
Description:
Here is page six 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. Photo Caption: "This is sometime in the 1870ies when there were only two tracks on the Curve. Looking westbound, we can see the original Curve tower which controlled the switching operations at Kittanning Point. The engine, No. 751, was an early Consolidation Type Class 'H' locomotive." Pennsylvania Railroad engine #751 is an H-1 (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata during November of 1879 and sold to Torbert & Peckham in May of 1902.
Photo Date:
9/22/1973
Upload Date:
10/27/2022 11:04:20 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 751(2-8-0)
Views:
165
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0
Title:
"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 7, 1973
Description:
Here is page seven 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. Photo Caption: "View taken about 1885 showing how the four westbound tracks, controlled by the original tower, became two tracks around the Curve. The official photo train was working its way toward the Curve. Note the various trackside buildings." Also note the Burgoon Run tunnels visible at the far left.
Photo Date:
9/22/1973
Upload Date:
10/27/2022 11:05:58 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
114
Comments:
0
Title:
"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 8, 1973
Description:
Here is page eight 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. Partial Caption: "Engineer's view looking west, just prior to rounding the Curve, sometime before the turn of the Century. To the [left] is the Kittanning Point passenger station." Note that there are three tracks rounding the Curve in this photo, so it was taken prior to 1900 when the fourth track was added.
Photo Date:
9/22/1973
Upload Date:
10/27/2022 11:07:23 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Signal,Passenger
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Views:
116
Comments:
0
Title:
"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 9, 1973
Description:
Here is page nine 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. Partial Caption: "It is sometime in 1892 and capped stack Class D-11a No. 601 with the Pennsylvania Limited is slowly gliding around the curve." Photo by William H. Rau. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #601, a D-11A (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during July of 1886 and retired in July of 1907 after 21 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
9/22/1973
Upload Date:
10/28/2022 8:42:20 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
163
Comments:
0
Title:
"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 10, 1973
Description:
Here is page ten 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. Partial Caption: "'What a way to go' ~ around the Horseshoe Curve, seeing the beautiful scenery in the Allegheny Mountains from the observation car on the rear of the Pennsylvania Limited in 1892." Photo by William H. Rau. Note that there are only three tracks visible in this photo: the two on the right for through traffic, but the one next to the cliff face is being used for the construction of Track 4.
Photo Date:
9/22/1973
Upload Date:
10/28/2022 8:44:11 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
126
Comments:
0
Title:
"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 11, 1973
Description:
Here is page 11 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. Top Photo, Partial Caption: "To the right are the servicing facilities: about the center of the picture is Kittanning Point passenger station, at the left is the Kittanning Point freight station." Photo taken about 1900.
Photo Date:
9/22/1973
Upload Date:
10/28/2022 8:45:41 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Signal
Locomotives:
Views:
109
Comments:
0
Title:
"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 12, 1973
Description:
Here is page 12 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. Top Photo, Partial Caption: "Before proceeding around the Curve with their freight train, these two Class H-6 locomotives are being serviced."
Photo Date:
9/22/1973
Upload Date:
10/28/2022 8:47:16 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
Views:
104
Comments:
0
Title:
"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 13, 1973
Description:
Here is page 13 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. Top Photo: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2760, the E-29 (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built by the American Locomotive Company during 1905 and retired in February of 1917. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #3395, the K-29 (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the American Locomotive Company as a K-29 in October of 1911, rebuilt in Juniata as a K-29S in August of 1913, and retired in September of 1929. Both photos taken about 1905.
Photo Date:
9/22/1973
Upload Date:
10/28/2022 11:44:46 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
207
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0
Title:
"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 14, 1973
Description:
Here is page 14 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. Photo Caption: "This picture, looking westbound, was taken about 1921. Locomotives were serviced at Kittanning Point just prior to traversing the Curve or descending the 'hill' to Altoona from about 1900 or earlier. Here are the servicing facilities ~ water tower, coal trestle, etc. Note that the standpipes are mounted on the bridge below the semaphores. It is over this bridge that small coal cars carried coal to the tenders."
Photo Date:
9/22/1973
Upload Date:
10/28/2022 11:08:25 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
Views:
102
Comments:
0
Title:
"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 15, 1973
Description:
Here is page 15 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. Photo Caption: "The two Consolidation Type Class H-5 double-heading a freight are rolling eastbound toward Altoona. Headed by a Class K-2, the passenger job is about to pass it on the Curve sometime in 1911."
Photo Date:
9/22/1973
Upload Date:
10/28/2022 11:09:58 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
95
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0
Title:
"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 16, 1973
Description:
Here is page 16 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. Partial Photo Caption: "Looking eastbound this picture, taken about 1912, shows how [Kittanning Mountain] was 'sliced-off' so that the tracks might make a giant semi-circle, forming the Horseshoe Curve on the Pittsburgh Division, six miles west of Altoona."
Photo Date:
9/22/1973
Upload Date:
10/28/2022 11:11:29 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
96
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0
Title:
"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 17, 1973
Description:
Here is page 17 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. Bottom Photo Caption: "The Class E-2 locomotive was assigned to this train at Pittsburgh. It is the 'Pennsylvania Limited' from Chicago gliding around the Curve eastbound to Altoona in 1912, enroute to New York City." This particular train was also known as the "Yellow Kid"!
Photo Date:
9/22/1973
Upload Date:
10/29/2022 12:08:10 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
104
Comments:
0
Title:
"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 18, 1973
Description:
Here is page 18 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. Bottom Photo Caption: "This is Train No. [4], the eastbound 'Pennsylvania Limited,' rounding the Curve with two Class K-4 locomotives headed for Altoona in 1923. Its destination is New York City."
Photo Date:
9/22/1973
Upload Date:
10/29/2022 12:09:42 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
115
Comments:
0
Title:
"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 23, 1973
Description:
Here is page 23 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. Top Photo: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6765, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during August of 1930 and retired in October of 1953. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #6832, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in September of 1926 and retired in January of 1954. Both photos taken by H.W. Pontin in July of 1940.
Photo Date:
9/22/1973
Upload Date:
10/29/2022 10:14:24 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
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Views:
161
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0
Title:
"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 24, 1973
Description:
Here is page 24 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. Top Photo: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6853, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in April of 1950 after 24 years of faithful service. Bottom Photo, Partial Caption: "Here is an excellent view of the Kittanning Point passenger station, as seen from the signal bridge." Both photos taken by H.W. Pontin in July of 1940.
Photo Date:
9/22/1973
Upload Date:
10/29/2022 10:15:55 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
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Views:
148
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0
Title:
"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 25, 1973
Description:
Here is page 25 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. Top Photo Caption: "Two Class I-1 locomotives assisting a heavy westbound freight 'drag' over the Curve to Gallitzin where they will be dropped and returned to Altoona." Partially visible here is Pennsylvania Railroad N-5 cabin car #477333. Both photos taken by H.W. Pontin in July of 1940.
Photo Date:
9/22/1973
Upload Date:
10/29/2022 5:27:59 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
123
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0
Title:
"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 26, 1973
Description:
Here is page 26 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. Bottom Photo: Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4545 and #1284. Both are I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapods." #4545 was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during August of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in February of 1943, and retired in February of 1952. #1284 was built in Juniata as an I-1S in February of 1919, rebuilt as an I-1SA in March of 1941, and retired in February of 1952. Bottom photo taken by Karl E. Schlachter in March, 1947.
Photo Date:
9/22/1973
Upload Date:
10/29/2022 5:29:40 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
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155
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0
Title:
"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 C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
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Views:
181
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0
Title:
"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 28, 1973
Description:
Here is page 28 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. Bottom Photo, Partial Caption: "Many trains were worked over the Curve by 'sharks.' This is the morning express being pulled around the Curve westbound by a Baldwin diesel-electric locomotive. It is being assisted by a K-4 which will take the train as far as Gallitzin." Photo taken by H.W. Pontin.
Photo Date:
9/22/1973
Upload Date:
10/30/2022 5:58:12 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
103
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0
Title:
"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 29, 1973
Description:
Here is page 29 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. Photo Caption: "What a lucky 'shot,' catching the 'Pittsburgher,' train No. 61, westbound headed by a modernized K-4 and a classic T-1 rounding the Curve in 1948." Photo taken by H.W. Pontin in July of 1948.
Photo Date:
9/22/1973
Upload Date:
10/30/2022 6:00:10 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
105
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0
Title:
"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 30, 1973
Description:
Here is page 30 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. Top Photo: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6429, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata in August of 1943 and retired in April of 1958. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #6421, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata in July of 1943 and retired in April of 1958. Both photos taken by W.G. Fancher.
Photo Date:
9/22/1973
Upload Date:
10/30/2022 6:01:54 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
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168
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0
Title:
"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 31, 1973
Description:
Here is page 31 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. Photo Caption: "K4s No. 1361 was built at the Altoona Works and was placed in service May 18, 1918. In more than 35 years of service, it rolled up 2,469,000 miles and was permanently placed on the Horseshoe Curve June 8, 1957."
Photo Date:
9/22/1973
Upload Date:
10/30/2022 6:03:26 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
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145
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Title:
"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 32, 1973
Description:
Here is page 32 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. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #348, an H-6 (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during September of 1899, renumbered "2004" in March of 1924, and retired in July of 1926 after 27 years of faithful service. It's hauling a mixed-cargo freight train around the Curve and down the Allegheny Mountains to the Eastbound Receiving Yards in Altoona. Note the two-bore tunnel at the base of the Burgoon Run fill. (Part 1 of a two-part centerfold photo.)
Photo Date:
9/22/1973
Upload Date:
10/30/2022 10:27:23 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
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Tunnel,Steam
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Title:
"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 33, 1973
Description:
Here is page 33 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. Photo Caption: "In 1911, the year this picture was taken, the Class H-5 and H-6 locomotives were handling much of the freight. This is a very unusual and interesting photo as it shows an eastbound freight, headed by one of those engines, with its entire train rounding the Curve." (Part 2 of a two-part centerfold photo.)
Photo Date:
9/22/1973
Upload Date:
10/30/2022 10:30:19 AM
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ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
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Title:
"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 34, 1973
Description:
Here is page 34 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. Left Photo Caption: "When the Horseshoe Curve was opened for through traffic February 15, 1854, it had only one track as shown in this picture, which is believed to have been taken a few years later." Note the beautiful and well-tended flower gardens at the right!
Photo Date:
9/22/1973
Upload Date:
10/30/2022 10:36:47 AM
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ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
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127
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Title:
"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 64, 1973
Description:
Here is page 64 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. Here is a passage from the text: "It could be called the 'greatest show on earth' ~ that parade of trains over the World Famous Horseshoe Curve, moving continuously since February 15, 1854!" (Note: Both of the structures pictured here have since been demolished.)
Photo Date:
9/22/1973
Upload Date:
10/26/2022 8:09:43 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
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47
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Title:
"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Inside Back Cover, 1973
Description:
Here is the inside of the back cover 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. Depicted here are eight items available from the Publisher.
Photo Date:
9/22/1973
Upload Date:
10/26/2022 8:10:34 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
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Steam
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61
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0
Title:
"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Back Cover, 1973
Description:
Here is the backt cover 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 is a rear view of the tender for PRR engine #1361, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during 1918 and retired in May of 1956.
Photo Date:
9/22/1973
Upload Date:
5/30/2017 1:25:37 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
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302
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0
Title:
"Pennsy Steam And Semaphores," Page 62, 1974
Description:
Westing. Here is a photo that was published originally in Fred Westing's 1974 book entitled "Pennsy Steam And Semaphores," page 62. Photo Caption: "Engine 2761 finished its days in 'snapper' service helping passenger trains climb the grade from Altoona to Gallitzin. No. 2761 is seen rounding the famed Horseshoe Curve as it returned light to Altoona." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2761, a J-28 (2-6-2) "Prairie" built by the American Locomotive Company during 1905, renumbered 02761 in 1918, and retired in November of 1921 after just 16 years of experimental service.
Photo Date:
1/1/1974
Upload Date:
3/16/2022 10:34:49 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 2761(2-6-2)
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269
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0
Title:
"Pennsy Steam And Semaphores," Page 63, 1974
Description:
Westing. Here is a photo that was published originally in Fred Westing's 1974 book entitled "Pennsy Steam And Semaphores," page 63. Partial Caption: "Alco's Cole compound No. 2760 built for the road east of Pittsburgh on the point of a westbound triple-header rounding the Horse Shoe Curve." Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2760, the E-29 (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built by the American Locomotive Company during 1905 and retired in February of 1917 after just 12 years of experimental service.
Photo Date:
1/1/1974
Upload Date:
3/16/2022 10:36:07 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 2760(4-4-2)
Views:
183
Comments:
0
Title:
"Pennsy Steam And Semaphores," Page 142, 1974
Description:
Westing. Here is a photo that was published originally in Fred Westing's 1974 book entitled "Pennsy Steam And Semaphores," page 142. Photo Caption: "Empty hopper cars returning to the coal mines round the Horseshoe Curve with a Baldwin built I1s at the head end. On this section, the going was rough and the engineer had to run of a long cut-off. That is where the 50 per cent cut-off in full gear paid off and produced money saving economies." Photo by Fred Westing. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4317, an I-1SA built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during December of 1922, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in February of 1942, and retired in June of 1953 after 31 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
1/1/1974
Upload Date:
3/17/2022 2:07:23 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4317(2-10-0)
Views:
115
Comments:
0
Title:
PC 6016
Description:
Photo Date:
3/8/1974
Upload Date:
6/2/2015 1:57:28 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
andrew koenigsberg
Categories:
Locomotives:
PC 6016(SD35)
Views:
2128
Comments:
4
Title:
PC 6233
Description:
Photo Date:
3/8/1974
Upload Date:
5/5/2015 12:36:15 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
andrew koenigsberg
Categories:
Locomotives:
PC 6233(SD45)
Views:
2099
Comments:
1
Title:
The Horseshoe Curve is spread out before the lens as Penn-Central SD-35 6010's train is ascending the grade. Note the lone SD-45 lending a hand on the rear.
Description:
Photo Date:
3/13/1974
Upload Date:
4/1/2008 4:05:06 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
andrew koenigsberg
Categories:
Locomotives:
PC 6010(SD35)
Views:
3708
Comments:
5
Title:
PC 6022
Description:
Photo Date:
3/13/1974
Upload Date:
5/26/2008 7:46:53 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
andrew koenigsberg
Categories:
Locomotives:
PC 6022(SD35)
Views:
2085
Comments:
1
Title:
A little helper action unfolds as this SD-40/SD-45 duo leans into caboose 21721 and keeps things moving westbound up the Curve
Description:
Photo Date:
3/13/1974
Upload Date:
5/24/2008 12:04:00 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
andrew koenigsberg
Categories:
Locomotives:
PC 6065(SD40)
Views:
2306
Comments:
4
Title:
Penn-Central EMD SD-45 6142 storms up the Curve with a Flexi-Van train
Description:
Photo Date:
3/13/1974
Upload Date:
6/23/2008 12:44:12 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
andrew koenigsberg
Categories:
Locomotives:
PC 6142(SD45)
Views:
2097
Comments:
1
Title:
PC 6233
Description:
Photo Date:
3/15/1974
Upload Date:
1/28/2016 7:31:03 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
andrew koenigsberg
Categories:
Locomotives:
PC 6233(SD45)
Views:
1394
Comments:
0
Title:
Penn Central 8147
Description:
NOT MY PICTURE, but I found this gem while doing some research on how to model the heritage of my all time favorite locomotive, NS 5322. It was previously CR 8147, and PC 8147. This site has plenty of shots of it in its CR and NS liveries, but none in its PC. I will do you guys that service. I do not know who initially took the picture, but I respectfully thank whomever took the shot!
Photo Date:
5/6/1974
Upload Date:
12/19/2018 4:12:50 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Bill McKinney
Categories:
Roster,Action
Locomotives:
PC 8147(GP38-2)
PC 6544(U33C)
PC 3036(GP40)
Views:
456
Comments:
0
Title:
PC 6093
Description:
Photo Date:
6/15/1974
Upload Date:
10/12/2024 4:00:02 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
andrew koenigsberg
Categories:
Locomotives:
PC 6093(SD40)
Views:
50
Comments:
0
Title:
PC MoW Tool Shed, 1974
Description:
AHC. Here is an original 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 11 August 1974. Shown here is the venerable Maintenance-of-Way Tool Shed, as seen from trackside. Looks to me like it's seen better days!
Photo Date:
8/11/1974
Upload Date:
2/6/2022 8:36:38 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
86
Comments:
0
Title:
Penn-Central EMD SD-45 6114
Description:
Photo Date:
8/18/1974
Upload Date:
1/25/2010 11:14:30 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
andrew koenigsberg
Categories:
Locomotives:
PC 6114(SD45)
Views:
2024
Comments:
0
Title:
PC 6053
Description:
Photo Date:
8/18/1974
Upload Date:
7/21/2015 4:22:49 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
andrew koenigsberg
Categories:
Locomotives:
PC 6053(SD40)
Views:
553
Comments:
0
Title:
Amtrak EMD SDP-40F 596
Description:
Photo Date:
8/18/1974
Upload Date:
6/6/2008 2:50:58 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
andrew koenigsberg
Categories:
Locomotives:
AMTK 596(SDP40F)
Views:
2177
Comments:
2
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