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Title:
PRR Westbound Freight, #1 of 3, 1959
Description:
AHC. Here is the first of three successive photos that I took at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, in the Summer of 1959. Shown here are five Pennsylvania Railroad EFS-17M's built by GM-EMD pulling a merchandise freight up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West. Bringing-up the rear are three ALCo "pushers."
Photo Date:
8/15/1959
Upload Date:
10/27/2016 1:58:04 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
391
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Eastbound Snappers, #2 of 3, 1959
Description:
AHC. Here is the second of three successive photos that I took at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, in the Summer of 1959. Prominent here is an A-B-A trio of Pennsylvania Railroad AF-16's built by the American Locomotive Company. They are heading back to East Altoona after helping another freight train up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin, where they uncoupled and headed back down the Alleghenies for yet another run up "The Mountain." Also visible is a westbound merchandise freight train pulled by three EMD EFS-17M's and pushed by three ALCo AS-18AM's.
Photo Date:
8/15/1959
Upload Date:
10/27/2016 1:59:14 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
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Views:
383
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0
Title:
PRR Westbound Pushers, #3 of 3, 1959
Description:
AHC. Here is the third of three successive photos that I took at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, in the Summer of 1959. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #8678 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are AS-18AM's built by the American Locomotive Company and rated at 1,800 horsepower each. #8678 was constructed in April of 1958. They are pushing a merchandise freight train ~ headed by five EMD EFS-17M's ~ up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin, where they will uncouple and return down the Alleghenies to East Altoona for yet another run up the Mountains and back.
Photo Date:
8/15/1959
Upload Date:
10/27/2016 2:00:20 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Action
Locomotives:
PRR 8678(RSD12)
Views:
811
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0
Title:
PRR's Horseshoe Curve, c. 1959
Description:
AHC. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, perhaps durnng 1959. The photographer is not identified. Shown here are two Pennsylvania Railroad "Sharks" built by Baldwin pulling a mixed-cargo freight train around the Curve and up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West. Also visible on the right is PRR engine #1361, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918, retired in September of 1956, enshrined at the Curve on 8 June 1957, and restored for excursion service in April of 1987.
Photo Date:
8/15/1959
Upload Date:
6/10/2018 3:08:02 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:
1381
Comments:
2
Title:
PRR 9821, EF-15A, 1959
Description:
Horseshoe Curve-1959. Here is an original photo that I took at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 03 September 1959. Shown here is PRR engine #9821 and two others whose numbers are not visible. All were built by EMD. #9821 is an EF-15A built in 1951 and rated at 1,500 horsepower. It is the lead unit pulling a westbound mixed-cargo freight train around the Horsehoe Curve and up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West.
Photo Date:
9/3/1959
Upload Date:
7/7/2016 12:32:12 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
411
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8673, AS-18AM, 1959
Description:
Horseshoe Curve-1959. Here is an original photo that I took at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 03 September 1959. Shown here (R to L) is PRR engine #8673 and two other units whose numbers are not visible. All were built by the American Locomotive Company. #8673 is an AS-18AM built in 1958 and rated at 1,800 horsepower. It is pushing a westbound mixed-cargo freight train around the Horseshoe Curve and up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West.
Photo Date:
9/3/1959
Upload Date:
7/7/2016 12:37:21 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Action
Locomotives:
PRR 8673(RSD12)
Views:
375
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0
Title:
PRR 9621, AF-16, 1959
Description:
Horseshoe Curve-1959. Here is an original photo that I took at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 03 September 1959. Shown here is PRR engine #9621, an AF-16 built by the American Locomotive Company in 1951 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. It is the lead unit pulling a westbound mixed-cargo freight train around the Horsehoe Curve and up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West.
Photo Date:
9/3/1959
Upload Date:
7/7/2016 12:38:25 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
465
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8668, AS-18AM, 1959
Description:
Horseshoe Curve-1959. Here is an original photo that I took at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 03 September 1959. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engine #8668, one unit whose number is unknown, and engine #8665. All are AS-18AM's built by the American Locomotive Company in 1958 and rated at 1,800 horsepower each. They are pushing a westbound mixed-cargo freight train around the Horseshoe Curve and up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West. The N-5 Caboose is #477181.
Photo Date:
9/3/1959
Upload Date:
7/7/2016 12:41:15 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
550
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5881, EP-20, 1959
Description:
Horseshoe Curve-1959. Here is an original photo that I took at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 03 September 1959. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #5881 and #8669. #5881 is an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in April of 1949 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. #8669 is an AS-18AM built by the American Locomotive Company in March of 1958 and rated at 1,800 horsepower. Together, they are pulling a westbound passenger train around the Horseshoe Curve up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West.
Photo Date:
9/3/1959
Upload Date:
7/7/2016 12:42:53 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5881(E7A)
PRR 8669(RSD12)
Views:
648
Comments:
0
Title:
Dr. Lloyd R. Ayers, 1959
Description:
Horseshoe Curve-1959. Here is an original photo that I took at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 03 September 1959. Shown here is Dr. Lloyd Roberts Ayers (21 April 1911-01 August 1999) ~ my father, benefactor, and hiking buddy!
Photo Date:
9/3/1959
Upload Date:
7/7/2016 12:44:02 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
177
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5878, EP-20, 1960
Description:
AHC. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by David R. Sweetland that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, during March of 1960. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5878 and two more "EP" Class units whose numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD. #5878 is an EP-20 constructed in April of 1949 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. In this context, this A-B-A trio is rounding the Curve on its way down the Allegheny Mountains to the Altoona Passenger Station and points East. Also visible is PRR passenger coach #4004. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:
3/21/1960
Upload Date:
3/18/2021 11:39:35 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Winter,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5878(E7A)
Views:
268
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9534, EF-15, 1960
Description:
AHC. Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Althona, Pennsylvania, on 13 August 1960. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9534 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9534 is an EF-15 constructed in September of 1948 and retired in October of 1967 after just 19 years of revenue service. In this context, this A-B-A set is pulling a mixed-cargo freight train around the Curve and down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East.
Photo Date:
8/13/1960
Upload Date:
7/5/2023 10:59:01 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 9534(F3A)
Views:
100
Comments:
0
Title:
"Railroad" Magazine, October 1960
Description:
Here is a photo from Mr. Karl E. Schlachter. It was published originally in the October 1960 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 33. Photo Caption: "Pennsy 2-10-0 pusher engines 4545 and 1284 on Horseshoe Curve in March, 1947." 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. Note the Rear-End Brakeman catchin' the breeze on the N-5 cabin car! (#1,800)
Photo Date:
10/1/1960
Upload Date:
3/9/2017 3:52:29 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
870
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Steps Leading To Top," c. 1961
Description:
Here is a postal card entitled "Steps Leading To Top." No Postmark. The photographer is not identified. Caption On Reverse: "A typical Sunday afternoon shows this family descending the steps, leading to the top, of the World Famous Horseshoe Curve." A scene from the good ol' step-climbin' days before the funicular!
Photo Date:
8/15/1961
Upload Date:
10/10/2022 11:00:45 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
80
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9474, FF-20, c. 1961
Description:
AHC. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1961. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9474 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by Fairbanks-Morse and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #9474 was constructed as an FP-20 in June of 1948, later regeared and reclassified as an FF-20, and retired in November of 1962 after just 14 years of revenue service. In this context, this A-B-A set is rounding the Curve with a freight train on its way up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West.
Photo Date:
8/15/1961
Upload Date:
1/18/2023 10:23:56 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 9474(ERIE-A)
Views:
163
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Eastbound Freight, c. 1961
Description:
AHC. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1961. Shown here are two unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad EF-17M road switchers ~ built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,750 horsepower each ~ leading a freight train around the Curve and down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East.
Photo Date:
8/15/1961
Upload Date:
1/18/2023 10:22:22 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
82
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1361, K-4S, 1961
Description:
Horseshoe Curve-1961. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotive at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 17 August 1961. Shown here is PRR engine #1361, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built during 1918 and retired in May of 1956. It was put on display at the Curve on 08 June 1957.
Photo Date:
8/17/1961
Upload Date:
7/8/2016 1:34:12 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:
712
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 5708, EP-22, 1961
Description:
Horseshoe Curve-1961. Here is an original photo that I took at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 17 August 1961. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #5708, #5707, and #5709. All three locomotives are EP-22's built by EMD in 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. They are pulling an eastbound mail/express train around the Horseshoe Curve and down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East.
Photo Date:
8/17/1961
Upload Date:
7/8/2016 1:35:45 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Action
Locomotives:
PRR 5708(E8A)
Views:
677
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Yankee Jet," 1961
Description:
Here is an original photo that I took at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 17 August 1961. Shown here are two Pennsylvania Railroad freight trains. In the foreground, a mixed-cargo freight train is heading downgrade (to the right) toward Altoona and points East. In the background, the "Yankee Jet" ~ the merchandise express from Boston to Chicago in 26 hours or less, powered by six EFS-17M locomotives ~ is rockin' 'n' rollin' upgrade (to the left) toward Gallitzin and points West.
Photo Date:
8/17/1961
Upload Date:
1/9/2024 11:31:27 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
57
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Yankee Jet," 1961
Description:
Here is an original photo that I took at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 17 August 1961. Shown here are two Pennsylvania Railroad freight trains. In the foreground, a mixed-cargo freight train is rolling downgrade (to the right) toward Altoona and points East. In the background, the "Yankee Jet" ~ the merchandise express from Boston to Chicago in 26 hours or less, powered by six EFS-17M locomotives ~ is rockin' 'n' rollin' upgrade (to the left) toward Gallitzin and points West.
Photo Date:
8/17/1961
Upload Date:
12/22/2024 9:38:06 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
18
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR, "Yankee Jet," 1961
Description:
Horseshoe Curve-1961. Here is an original photo that I took at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 17 August 1961. Shown here are two PRR freight trains: one is eastbound (heading right), the other is westbound (heading left). The eastbound mixed-cargo freight is visible in the foreground. The westbound "Yankee Jet" ~ a merchandise express train from Boston to Chicago in 26 hours or less, powered by six GP-9 locomotives ~ is visible in the background. For more details and photos of the Yankee Jet, see the July-August 1961 issue of "Pennsy" magazine.
Photo Date:
8/17/1961
Upload Date:
7/8/2016 1:37:12 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Action
Locomotives:
Views:
254
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 7155, EFS-17M, 1961
Description:
Horseshoe Curve-1961. Here is an original photo that I took at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 17 August 1961. Shown here is PRR engine #7155 and another unit whose number is not visible. Both were built by EMD and rated at 1,750 horsepower each. #7155 was built in 1958. They are pulling a mixed-cargo freight train around the Horseshoe Curve and down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East. Visible on the left is Mr. Thomas Harry Lantz of Duncansville, Pennsylvania. He was 14 years old at the time!
Photo Date:
8/17/1961
Upload Date:
7/8/2016 1:38:57 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
354
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5895, EP-22, 1961
Description:
Horseshoe Curve-1961. Here is an original photo that I took at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 17 August 1961. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #5895, #5715, and #5868. All were built by EMD. #5895 is an EP-22 built in 1951 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. #5715 is an EP-22 built in 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. #5868 is an EP-20 built in 1949 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. They are pulling a westbound mail/express train around the Horseshoe Curve and up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West.
Photo Date:
8/17/1961
Upload Date:
7/8/2016 1:40:49 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Action
Locomotives:
PRR 5868(E7A)
Views:
664
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 8608, APS-24MS, 1961
Description:
Horseshoe Curve-1961. Here is an original photo that I took at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 17 August 1961. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #8608 and #8607. Both are APS-24MS's built by the American Locomotive Company in 1956 and rated at 2,400 horsepower each. They are pushing a westbound mail/express train around the Horseshoe Curve and up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West. Note: No caboose!
Photo Date:
8/17/1961
Upload Date:
7/8/2016 1:42:06 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Action
Locomotives:
PRR 8608(RSD7)
Views:
877
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9631, AF-16, 1961
Description:
Horseshoe Curve-1961. Here is an original photo that I took at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 17 August 1961. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #9631 and #9630. Both are AF-16's built by the American Locomotive Company in 1951 and rated at 1,600 horsepower each. They are pulling a westbound mixed-cargo freight train around the Horseshoe Curve and up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West.
Photo Date:
8/17/1961
Upload Date:
7/8/2016 1:45:50 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
730
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 7128, EFS-17M, 1961
Description:
Horseshoe Curve-1961. Here is an original photo that I took at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 17 August 1961. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #7128, #7170, and three others that are not visible. All five are EFS-17M's built by EMD in 1957 and rated at 1,750 horsepower each. They are pulling a 50-car eastbound TrucTrain around the Horseshoe Curve and down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East. Wave to the head-end brakeman in the second unit! As of 04 July 2016, or 55 years later, #7128 ~ now numbered "7580" ~ is in active excursion service with Steam Into History at New Freedom, Pennsylvania.
Photo Date:
8/17/1961
Upload Date:
7/8/2016 1:48:16 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
443
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 7128, EFS-17M, 1961
Description:
Museum Bound. Here is an original photo that I took at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 17 August 1961. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #7128, #7170, and three others that are not visible. All five are EFS-17M's built by EMD in 1957 and rated at 1,750 horsepower each. They are pulling a 50-car eastbound TrucTrain around the Horseshoe Curve and down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East. Wave to the head-end brakeman in the second unit! As of 04 July 2016, or 55 years later, #7128 ~ now numbered "7580" ~ is in active excursion service with Steam Into History at New Freedom, Pennsylvania.
Photo Date:
8/17/1961
Upload Date:
7/8/2016 5:47:44 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
299
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9840, EFP-15, 1961
Description:
Horseshoe Curve-1961. Here is an original photo that I took at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 17 August 1961. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #9840 and #9510-B. Both were built by EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9840 is an EFP-15 built in 1952, but #9510-B is an EF-15 built in 1948. They are pulling a westbound string of empty hopper cars around the Horseshoe Curve and are passing another train on the outermost track. Wave to the fireman!
Photo Date:
8/17/1961
Upload Date:
7/8/2016 1:50:54 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
594
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0
Title:
PRR 5704, EP-22, 1961
Description:
Horseshoe Curve-1961. Here is an original photo that I took at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 17 August 1961. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #5704 and #5864-B. Both were built by EMD. #5704 is an EP-22 built in September of 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower, while #5864-B is an EP-20 built in February of 1948 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. In this context, they're pulling a passenger train around the Curve and down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East.
Photo Date:
8/17/1961
Upload Date:
7/8/2016 1:52:25 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
713
Comments:
0
Title:
"Record-Breaking Ride On New Super-Freight," Page 211, 1961
Description:
Here is page eight of a nine-page article by E.D. Fales, Jr., entitled "Record-Breaking Ride On New Super-Freight." Photos by W.W. Morris. They were published originally in the November 1961 issue of "Popular Science" magazine, page 211.
Photo Date:
11/11/1961
Upload Date:
1/9/2024 10:45:24 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
InCab
Locomotives:
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47
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0
Title:
"Record-Breaking Ride On New Super-Freight," Page 91, 1961
Description:
Here is page one of a nine-page article by E.D. Fales, Jr., entitled "Record-Breaking Ride On New Super-Freight." Photos by W.W. Morris. They were published originally in the November 1961 issue of "Popular Science" magazine, page 91. Photo Caption: "At express-train speed, the Yankee Jet roars up famous Horseshoe Curve, 44 minutes ahead of its own super-fast schedule. You're looking back from second [EFS-17M] engine unit." Visible at the right is four-track Signal Bridge #2416.
Photo Date:
11/11/1961
Upload Date:
1/9/2024 6:34:21 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
InCab,Signal
Locomotives:
Views:
64
Comments:
0
Title:
"Record-Breaking Ride On New Super-Freight," Page 94, 1961
Description:
Here is page four of a nine-page article by E.D. Fales, Jr., entitled "Record-Breaking Ride On New Super-Freight." Photos by W.W. Morris. They were published originally in the November 1961 issue of "Popular Science" magazine, page 94. Bottom-Left Photo Caption: "With Engineer H.H. Neal at throttle, our engine (left) overtakes a train being pushed up Horseshoe Curve by locomotive (right)."
Photo Date:
11/11/1961
Upload Date:
1/9/2024 6:35:47 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
InCab,Yard
Locomotives:
Views:
54
Comments:
0
Title:
"Record-Breaking Ride On New Super-Freight," Page 95, 1961
Description:
Here is page five of a nine-page article by E.D. Fales, Jr., entitled "Record-Breaking Ride On New Super-Freight." Photos by W.W. Morris. They were published originally in the November 1961 issue of "Popular Science" magazine, page 95. Top-Right Photo Caption: "Engineer H.H. Neal, biting into a fresh cigar, pours on oil and sends the train racing over mountains toward Ohio."
Photo Date:
11/11/1961
Upload Date:
1/9/2024 6:36:17 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
InCab,Yard
Locomotives:
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58
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0
Title:
"Record-Breaking Ride On New Super-Freight," Page 211, 1961
Description:
Here is page eight of a nine-page article by E.D. Fales, Jr., entitled "Record-Breaking Ride On New Super-Freight." It was published originally in the November 1961 issue of "Popular Science" magazine, page 211.
Photo Date:
11/14/1961
Upload Date:
12/22/2024 9:35:07 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
InCab
Locomotives:
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9
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0
Title:
"Record-Breaking Ride On New Super-Freight," Page 91, 1961
Description:
Here is page one of a nine-page article by E.D. Fales, Jr., entitled "Record-Breaking Ride On New Super-Freight." Photos by W.W. Morris. They were published originally in the November 1961 issue of "Popular Science" magazine, page 91. Photo Caption: "At express-train speed, the Yankee Jet roars up famous Horseshoe Curve, 44 minutes ahead of its own super-fast schedule. You're looking back from second [EFS-17M] engine unit." Visible at the right is four-track Signal Bridge #2416.
Photo Date:
11/14/1961
Upload Date:
12/22/2024 9:31:05 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
InCab,Signal
Locomotives:
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24
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0
Title:
"Record-Breaking Ride On New Super-Freight," Page 94, 1961
Description:
Here is page four of a nine-page article by E.D. Fales, Jr., entitled "Record-Breaking Ride On New Super-Freight." Photos by W.W. Morris. They were published originally in the November 1961 issue of "Popular Science" magazine, page 94. Bottom-Left Photo Caption: "With Engineer H.H. Neal at throttle, our engine (left) overtakes a train being pushed up Horseshoe Curve by locomotive (right)."
Photo Date:
11/14/1961
Upload Date:
12/22/2024 9:47:51 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
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InCab,Yard
Locomotives:
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11
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0
Title:
"Record-Breaking Ride On New Super-Freight," Page 95, 1961
Description:
Here is page five of a nine-page article by E.D. Fales, Jr., entitled "Record-Breaking Ride On New Super-Freight." Photos by W.W. Morris. They were published originally in the November 1961 issue of "Popular Science" magazine, page 95. Top-Right Photo Caption: "Engineer H.H. Neal, biting into a fresh cigar, pours on oil and sends the train racing over mountains toward Ohio."
Photo Date:
11/14/1961
Upload Date:
12/22/2024 9:48:23 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
InCab,Yard
Locomotives:
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11
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0
Title:
PRR 5899, EP-22, 1962
Description:
NRHS. Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 8 April 1962. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5899, #5810, and #5761. All are EP-22's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5899 and #5810 were constructed in March of 1951, but #5761 was built in November of 1952. They are pulling a "Railfan Special to the Horseshoe Curve," sponsored by the Philadelphia Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society. In this context, the "Special" is stopped at the Curve while the railfans inspect K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" #1361.
Photo Date:
4/8/1962
Upload Date:
3/21/2019 8:47:45 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5899(E8A)
PRR 5810(E8A)
PRR 5761(E8A)
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621
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2
Title:
PRR 9473, FP-20A, c. 1962
Description:
AHC. Here is a photo that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #9473 and another unit whose number is not recorded. Both were built by Fairbanks-Morse and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #9473 is an FP-20A built in June of 1948 and retired in September of 1962 after just 14 years of revenue service. In this context, they're pulling a fully-loaded mineral train down the Allegheny Mountains and around the Curve on its way to the Eastbound Receiving Yards in Altoona. The photographer's name and the date are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/15/1962
Upload Date:
8/3/2020 4:27:32 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 9473(ERIE-A)
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377
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0
Title:
PRR 9603, AF-15, c. 1962
Description:
AHC. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1962. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9603 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. #9603 is an AF-15 built by the American Locomotive Company in August of 1948, rated at 1,500 horsepower, and retired in August of 1964 after just 16 years of revenue service. In this context, this A-B-A set is rounding the Curve with an iron-ore drag on its way up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and the steel mills near Pittsburgh.
Photo Date:
8/15/1962
Upload Date:
9/16/2023 10:11:41 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
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Locomotives:
PRR 9603(FA1)
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121
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0
Title:
PRR 9682, EF-15A, c. 1962
Description:
AHC. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1962. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9682 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9682 was constructed as an EH-15 in February of 1949, rebuilt as an EF-15A, and retired in November of 1965 after just 16 years of revenue service. This A-A set is rounding the Curve with a fully-loaded mineral train on its way down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona. Produced and distributed by FJC Products of Newport, Delaware.
Photo Date:
8/15/1962
Upload Date:
7/3/2024 10:33:43 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
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Locomotives:
PRR 9682(F3A)
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91
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0
Title:
PRR "Autumn Scene," c. 1962
Description:
Here is a postal card entitled "Autumn Scene At The Horseshoe Curve." No Postmark. The photographer is not identified. Caption On Reverse: "World Famous Horseshoe Curve, showing parking area visited by hundreds of tourists each year. Altoona, Pa." A scene from the good ol' step-climbin' days before the funicular!
Photo Date:
9/22/1962
Upload Date:
6/29/2023 10:40:49 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
198
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0
Title:
PRR 9499, FF-16, c. 1962
Description:
AHC. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1962. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9499 and a pair of GM-EMD "EF" Class B-units rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9499 was built by Fairbanks-Morse in November of 1950, rated at 1,600 horsepower, and retired in April of 1965 after just 15 years of revenue service. It's the last member of its Class purchased by the PRR. In this context, this A-B-B set is rounding the Curve with a freight train on its way up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West.
Photo Date:
9/22/1962
Upload Date:
7/26/2023 11:00:11 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 9499(CFA16-4)
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102
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0
Title:
PRR Horseshoe Curve, #1 of 2, c. 1963
Description:
Burkey. Here is the first of two original photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. July of 1963. In the foreground are two handsome youngsters whose names are not recorded. Towering behind them is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1361, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918, retired in September of 1956, enshrined at the Horseshoe Curve on 08 June 1957, restored for excursion service during 1987-1988, then withdrawn from service and disassembled due to safety concerns, and still not reassembled to wholeness. (#21 of 25)
Photo Date:
7/4/1963
Upload Date:
11/11/2021 6:32:36 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1361(4-6-2)
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362
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0
Title:
PRR Horseshoe Curve, #2 of 2, c. 1963
Description:
Burkey. Here is the second of two original photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. July of 1963. Prominent in the foreground are two handsome youngsters whose names are not recorded. Beyond them (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #2229, #2508, and an "AF" Class unit whose road number is not recorded. #2229 is an EF-22 built by GM-EMD in April of 1963 and rated at 2,200 horsepower. while #2508 is a GF-25 built by General Electric in September of 1962 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. In this context, they're rounding the Curve with a freight train that's on its way up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West. Wave to the Fireman! (#22 of 25)
Photo Date:
7/4/1963
Upload Date:
11/11/2021 6:33:22 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 2229(GP30)
PRR 2508(U25B)
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251
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0
Title:
PRR "Altoona, Pennsylvania," c. 1963
Description:
Here is a postal card entitled "Altoona, Pennsylvania." No Postmark. The photographer is not identified. Caption On Reverse: "Altoona, Pennsylvania. An aerial View of the world famous Horseshoe Curve." Visible near the apex of the Curve is Pennsylvania Railroad K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" steam locomotive #1361. Also visible at the right is four-track Signal Bridge #2416/7, near where the Kittanning Point Passenger Station was once situated.
Photo Date:
8/15/1963
Upload Date:
12/10/2020 9:52:32 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Scenic,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:
447
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0
Title:
PRR 8674, AS-18AM, 1963
Description:
AHC. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, in September of 1963. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #8674 and #8675. Both are AS-18AM road switchers built by the American Locomotive Company in March of 1958 and rated at 1,800 horsepower each. In this context, they're pushing a freight train on its way up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin, where they'll uncouple and return to East Altoona for yet another helper/pusher run up "The Mountain." ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:
9/22/1963
Upload Date:
1/17/2021 7:10:54 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 8674(RSD12)
PRR 8675(RSD12)
Views:
324
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0
Title:
PRR 7131, EFS-17M, 1963
Description:
AHC. Here is an original photo that I took at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 28 September 1963. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #7131, #7252, #2204, #2205, and #2220. All were built by GM-EMD. #7131 and #7252 are EFS-17M's rated at 1,750 horsepower each. #7131 was built in 1957, but #7252 was built in 1959. #2204, #2205, and #2220 are EF-22's built in 1963 and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. They are pulling a 56-car westbound merchandise freight up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West.
Photo Date:
9/28/1963
Upload Date:
8/12/2016 2:43:59 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Scenic
Locomotives:
PRR 7131(GP9)
PRR 7252(GP9)
PRR 2204(GP30)
PRR 2205(GP30)
PRR 2220(GP30)
Views:
1426
Comments:
3
Title:
PRR 5807, EP-22, 1963
Description:
AHC. Here is an original photo that I took at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 28 September 1963. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5807, #5704, #5857, and #5710. All were built by GM-EMD. #5807, #5704, and #5710 are EP-22's built in 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5857 is an EP-20 built in 1948 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. They are pulling a 50-car westbound mail/express train up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West.
Photo Date:
9/28/1963
Upload Date:
8/12/2016 2:57:23 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Scenic
Locomotives:
PRR 5710(E8A)
PRR 5857(E7A)
PRR 5857(E7A)
PRR 5710(E8A)
PRR 5807(E8A)
PRR 5704(E8A)
Views:
1798
Comments:
4
Title:
Horseshoe Curve, 1963
Description:
Speial. Here is an original photo that I took while riding the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Flaming Foliage Special" west of Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 13 October 1963. Shown here is Kittanning Mountain which fotms the backdrop for the Horseshoe Curve, as seen from the highest point on the Curve proper. Barely visible in the center are the K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" locomotive #1362 and the whitewasheg rock horseshoe.
Photo Date:
10/13/1963
Upload Date:
9/4/2016 4:18:33 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Scenic,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
136
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0
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