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Horseshoe Curve, 1963
Title:  Horseshoe Curve, 1963
Description:  Special. 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 are our three ALCo locomotives pulling the "Special" around the Horseshoe Curve. Visible on the right is the K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifjc" locomotive #1361, as well as some folks who have gathered to watch the "Special" navigate the Curve on its way down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona.
Photo Date:  10/13/1963  Upload Date: 9/4/2016 4:20:15 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger
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Views:  143   Comments: 0
"Pennsylvania 1361," 1963
Title:  "Pennsylvania 1361," 1963
Description:  Personal PC. Here is a postal card entitled "Pennsylvania 1361." Postmarked: 9 December 1963. Sent to me by US Air Force Airman 3rd Class Ralph Evans. Caption On Reverse: "Memorial K4 Steam Locomotive donated to the City of Altoona by the Pennsylvania Railroad at Horseshoe Curve ceremonies, June 8, 1957." The photographer is not identified. Shown here 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of 1956, enshrined at the Horseshoe Curve on 8 June 1957, restored for excursion service during 1987-1988, then withdrawn from service and disassembled because of safety concerns.
Photo Date:  12/9/1963  Upload Date: 4/2/2022 8:32:15 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  333   Comments: 0
"Progress In Transportation: 1963," Pages 5 & 6
Title:  "Progress In Transportation: 1963," Pages 5 & 6
Description:  Here are pages five and six of a 22-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "Serving You Through Progress In Transportation." It was issued originally in December of 1963. Top Photo Caption: "One of over 900 daily Pennsylvania freight trains rounds famed Horseshoe Curve on the Railroad's main line over the Alleghenies."
Photo Date:  12/21/1963  Upload Date: 7/19/2020 12:27:54 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Night
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Views:  82   Comments: 0
"Largest Locomotive Fleet," Page 38, 1964
Title:  "Largest Locomotive Fleet," Page 38, 1964
Description:  Here is page one of an 11-page article by Bert Pennypacker entitled "All About America's Largest Locomotive Fleet." It was published originally in the April 1964 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 38. Photo Caption: "Low-nose GE U-25B's 2500, [2508], and 2502 exert a total of 7500 h.p. climbing westward around Horse Shoe Curve." Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #2500, #2508, and #2502. All were built by General Electric in 1962 and rated at 2,500 horsepower each; #2500 and #2502 were constructed in August, while #2508 was built one month later.
Photo Date:  4/1/1964  Upload Date: 9/29/2022 8:55:19 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Locomotives:  PRR 2500(U25B) PRR 2508(U25B)
Views:  200   Comments: 0
"Largest Locomotive Fleet," Page 39, 1964
Title:  "Largest Locomotive Fleet," Page 39, 1964
Description:  Here is page two of an 11-page article by Bert Pennypacker entitled "All About America's Largest Locomotive Fleet." It was published originally in the April 1964 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 39. Photo Caption: ""Low-nose GE U-25B's 2500, 2501, and 2502 exert a total of 7500 h.p. climbing westward around Horse Shoe Curve."
Photo Date:  4/1/1964  Upload Date: 9/29/2022 8:59:58 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Views:  64   Comments: 0
"Trains" Magazine, April 1964
Title:  "Trains" Magazine, April 1964
Description:  Here is a photo that was published originally in the April 1964 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 38. It was the lead photo of an 11-page article by Bert Pennypacker entitled "All About America's Largest Locomotive Fleet." Photo Caption: "Low-nose GE U-25B's 2500, [2508], and 2502 exert a total of 7500 h.p. climbing westward around Horse Shoe Curve." Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #2500, #2508, and #2502. All are GF-25's built by General Electric in 1962 and rated at 2,500 horsepower each; #2500 and #2502 were constructed in August, while #2508 was built one month later.
Photo Date:  4/16/1964  Upload Date: 9/28/2022 11:02:38 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Locomotives:  PRR 2500(U25B) PRR 2508(U25B)
Views:  219   Comments: 0
PRR 1361, K-4S, c. 1964
Title:  PRR 1361, K-4S, c. 1964
Description:  Here is a post card via Peter Outerbridge entitled "Horseshoe Curve." Caption On Reverse: "Horseshoe Curve. Altoona, Pa. Pennsylvania Railroad K-4s No. 1361 on display at the Horseshoe Curve. This locomotive was the premier steam passenger engine on the PRR. The railroad donated this engine to the city of Altoona in recognition of decades of service. It was also constructed in Altoona." Shown here is PRR engine #1361, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in May of 1918, retired in September of 1956 after amassing over 2,469,000 revenue miles, enshrined at the Curve on 8 June 1957, restored for excursion service during 1987-1988, withdrawn from service and disassembled because of safety concerns, and is now being restored again for further excursion service. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. (#10,000)
Photo Date:  8/15/1964  Upload Date: 1/21/2023 5:34:20 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
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Views:  222   Comments: 0
PRR 2004, BF-16, c. 1964
Title:  PRR 2004, BF-16, c. 1964
Description:  AHC. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1964. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #2004 and #9714. Both were built by Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton and rated at 1,600 horsepower. #2004 was constructed in July of 1951 and retied in July of 1966, while #9714 was built in January of 1951 and also retired in July of 1966. In this context, they're pulling a mixed-cargo freight train around the Curve and down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. Produced and distributed by FUC Productions.
Photo Date:  8/15/1964  Upload Date: 8/29/2023 8:58:21 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Locomotives:  PRR 2004(RF-16A) PRR 9714(RF-16A)
Views:  201   Comments: 0
PRR 9551, EF-15A, c. 1964
Title:  PRR 9551, EF-15A, c. 1964
Description:  AHC. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1964. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9551 and a pair of B-units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9551 is an EH-15 built in December of 1948, rebuilt later as an EF-15A, and retired in September of 1965 after just 17 years of revenue service. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. Produced and distributed by the Hawk Mountain Chapter of the NRHS.
Photo Date:  8/15/1964  Upload Date: 7/24/2018 11:07:21 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Locomotives:  PRR 9551(F3A)
Views:  386   Comments: 0
PRR 9856, EFP-15, c. 1964
Title:  PRR 9856, EFP-15, c. 1964
Description:  AHC. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1964. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9856 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD. #9856 is an EFP-15 constructed in June of 1952 and rated at 1,500 horsepower. They're pulling a mixed-cargo freight up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West. The photographer's name and the date are not recorded.
Photo Date:  8/15/1964  Upload Date: 6/16/2021 10:03:29 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 9856(FP7A)
Views:  190   Comments: 1
PRR Horseshoe Curve, c. 1964
Title:  PRR Horseshoe Curve, c. 1964
Description:  Here is a postal card from the Henry C. Westenberger Collection. No Postmark. Mr. Sheldon L. Burns, photographer. Photo Caption: "Aerial view of 'World Famous' Horseshoe Curve showing the water supply for the city of Altoona, Pa." The diesel-powered freight train on the right will soon round the Curve on its way down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East.
Photo Date:  8/15/1964  Upload Date: 8/16/2018 1:36:34 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Scenic
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Views:  181   Comments: 0
"Pennsy Pacifics," Page 28, 1965
Title:  "Pennsy Pacifics," Page 28, 1965
Description:  Here is page eight of an eight-page article by Fred Westing entitled "The Great Days of Steam and the Glory of Pennsy Pacifics." It was published originally in the March 1965 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 28. Top Photo: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3750, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1920 and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #1361, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918 and retired in May of 1957.
Photo Date:  3/1/1965  Upload Date: 7/17/2016 11:00:40 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3750(4-6-2) PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  781   Comments: 0
PRR 9777, EF-15A, c. 1965
Title:  PRR 9777, EF-15A, c. 1965
Description:  Burkey. Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. May of 1965. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9777, an EF-15A built by GM-EMD in January of 1951 and rated at !,500 horsepower. In this context, it's rounding the Curve with a freight train that's on its way up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West. (#23 of 25)
Photo Date:  5/5/1965  Upload Date: 11/11/2021 6:34:41 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 9777(F7A)
Views:  184   Comments: 0
PRR 2537, GF-25, 1965
Title:  PRR 2537, GF-25, 1965
Description:  Malinowski. Here is duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Robert R. Malinoski that was taken just West of the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 5 June 1965. Shown here are four diesel-electric locomotives climbing the East Slope of the Allegheny Mountains with a Pennsylvania Railroad TrucTrain that stretches all the way around the Curve and out of sight to the right. In the lead is #2537 and three more units whose numbers are not recorded. #2537 is a GF-25 built by General Electric in March of 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. Visible in the middle distance is Kittanning Run, route of the famed "Kittanning Indian Trail." ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:  6/5/1965  Upload Date: 7/18/2021 8:06:31 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 2537(U25B)
Views:  180   Comments: 0
PRR 7204, EFS-17M, 1965
Title:  PRR 7204, EFS-17M, 1965
Description:  AHC. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Robert R. Malinowski that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 5 June 1965. Shown here are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7204 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD. #7204 is an EFS-17M built in November of 1957 and rated at 1,750 horsepower. In this context, they're descending the Allegheny Mountains and rounding the Curve with a mineral train fresh from the coal mines of Western Pennsylvania. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:  6/5/1965  Upload Date: 10/2/2021 9:30:10 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Locomotives:  PRR 7204(GP9)
Views:  182   Comments: 0
PRR 8679, AS-18AM, 1965
Title:  PRR 8679, AS-18AM, 1965
Description:  Malinowski. Here is duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Robert R. Malinoski that was taken just West of the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 5 June 1965. Shown here are eight diesel-electric locomotives climbing the East Slope of the Allegheny Mountains with a Pennsylvania Railroad mail and express train bound for Pittsburgh and points West. In the lead are helper engines #8679, #8665, and three 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. #8679 was constructed in April of 1958, while #8665 was built in February of the same year. Behind them are three unidentified units of the "EP" Class built by GM-EMD. It must have been an exceedingly-heavy train! ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:  6/5/1965  Upload Date: 5/27/2021 8:29:40 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Locomotives:  PRR 8679(RSD12)
Views:  274   Comments: 0
PRR 5855, EP-20, 1965
Title:  PRR 5855, EP-20, 1965
Description:  AHC. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, during June of 1965. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5855, an unidentified "B" unit, and #5900. All are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5855 was built in September of 1947, while #5900 was built in September of 1945. They are pulling a passenger train down the Allegheny Mountains and around the Curve to Altoona and points East.
Photo Date:  6/21/1965  Upload Date: 6/20/2018 2:49:01 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5855(E7A) PRR 5900(E7A)
Views:  783   Comments: 0
PRR "Aerial View of Horseshoe Curve," c. 1965
Title:  PRR "Aerial View of Horseshoe Curve," c. 1965
Description:  Here is a postal card entitled "Aerial View of Horseshoe Curve." No Postmark. Caption On Reverse: "Aerial View of Horseshoe Curve. Altoona, PA. Looking North. Color Photo by Sheldon L. Burns." Visible near the apex of the Curve is Pennsylvania Railroad K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" steam locomotive #1361. The date is not recorded.
Photo Date:  8/15/1965  Upload Date: 12/9/2020 4:54:13 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  353   Comments: 0
PRR "Diesels on West Slope," c. 1965
Title:  PRR "Diesels on West Slope," c. 1965
Description:  Here is a postal card entitled "Diesels on West Slope of Horseshoe Curve." No Postmark. Caption On Reverse: "Diesel freight descending the West Slope of the Horseshoe Curve just west of Altoona, Pa. Color Photo by Sheldon L. Burns." The numbers of these three Pennsylvania Railroad locomotives are not recorded, but all of them were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. The exact date is not recorded.
Photo Date:  8/16/1965  Upload Date: 9/11/2018 3:01:33 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
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Views:  235   Comments: 1
PRR "East Bound Freight, " c. 1965
Title:  PRR "East Bound Freight, " c. 1965
Description:  Here is a postal card entitled "East Bound Freight on Horseshoe Curve." No Postmark. Caption On Reverse: "Here we have a Pennsylvania Railroad Freight Train rounding world famous Horseshoe Curve prior to entering the Railroad Yards in Altoona, Pa. Photo by Sheldon L. Burns." Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #9654 and at least two more "EF" Class units whose numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9654 is an EF-15A built as an EH-15 in February of 1950, and later regeared and reclassified as an EF-15A. The date is not recorded.
Photo Date:  8/17/1965  Upload Date: 8/31/2018 4:09:22 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  PRR 9654(F7A)
Views:  524   Comments: 1
PRR "Diesel Helpers," c. 1965
Title:  PRR "Diesel Helpers," c. 1965
Description:  Here is a postal card entitled "Diesel Helpers." No Postmark. Revised Caption On Reverse: "'Diesel Helpers' descending the mountain after helping a [freight] train over the Horseshoe Curve, Altoona, Pa. Color Photo by Sheldon L. Burns." Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7132 and two more "Geeps" whose road numbers are not recorded. All are EFS-17M's built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,750 horsepower each. #7132 was built in June of 1957. The exact date is not recorded.
Photo Date:  8/18/1965  Upload Date: 9/11/2018 3:00:10 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7132(GP9)
Views:  364   Comments: 1
A Rainy & Dreary Day, 1965
Title:  A Rainy & Dreary Day, 1965
Description:  Rainy. Here is an original photo that I took at the Pennsylvania Rajlroad's Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 12 October 1965. Visible in the foreground is a portion of Kittanning Point Road, which leads to the Curve. On the left is one of Altoona's reslrvoirs. Visible through the mist are the PRR's tracks and K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" locomotive #1361.
Photo Date:  10/12/1965  Upload Date: 9/6/2016 7:21:46 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Scenic
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Views:  145   Comments: 0
PRR 1361, K-4S, 1965
Title:  PRR 1361, K-4S, 1965
Description:  Rainy. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotive at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 12 October 1965. Shown here is PRR K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" #1361. It was put on display at the Curve on 08 June 1957.
Photo Date:  10/12/1965  Upload Date: 9/6/2016 7:23:53 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thoma} C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  1467   Comments: 0
PRR 8656, AS-18AM, 1965
Title:  PRR 8656, AS-18AM, 1965
Description:  Rainy. Here is an original tYlephoto view that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 12 October 1965. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #8656, #8655, #2261, #2360, and #7186-B. #8656 and 8655 are AS-18AM's built by the American Locomotive Company in 1957 and rated at 1,800 horsepower each; they are serving as "helpers" in this context. #2261 and #2360 are EF-25's built by EMD and rated at 2,500 horsepower each; #2261 was built in 1964, but #2360 was built in 1965. #7186-B is an EFS-17M built by EMD in 1957 and rated at 1,750 horsepower. They are about to pass under four-track Signal Bridge #2417/2418 with a 99-car westbound mixed-cargo freight train and N-8 caboose #478151. Bringing-up the rear are "pushers" #6500 and #6306.
Photo Date:  10/12/1965  Upload Date: 9/6/2016 7:25:19 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 8656(RSD12) PRR 8655(RSD12) PRR 2261(GP35) PRR 2360(GP35) PRR 7186-B(GP9B)
Views:  800   Comments: 0
PRR 8656, AS-18AM, 1965
Title:  PRR 8656, AS-18AM, 1965
Description:  Rainy. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 12 October 1965. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #8656, #8655, #2261, #2360, and #7186-B. #8656 and 8655 are AS×18AM's built by the American Locomotive Company in 1957 and rated at 1,800 horsepower each; they are serving as "helpers" in this context. #2261 and #2360 are EF-25's built by EMD and rated at 2,500 horsepower each; #2261 was built in 1964, but #2360 was built in 1965. #7186-B is an EFS-17M built by EMD in 1957 and rated at 1,750 horsepower. They are pulling a 99-car westbound mixed-cargo freight train around the Curve and up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West. The caboose is N-8 #478151. Bringing-up the rear are "pushers" #6500 and #6306.
Photo Date:  10/12/1965  Upload Date: 9/6/2016 7:28:48 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  PRR 8656(RSD12) PRR 8655(RSD12) PRR 2261(GP35) PRR 2360(GP35) PRR 7186-B(GP9B)
Views:  1283   Comments: 0
PRR 8696, AS-18AM, 1965
Title:  PRR 8696, AS-18AM, 1965
Description:  Rainy. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 12 October 1968. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #8656, #8655, #2261, #2360, and #7186-B. #8656 and 8655 are AS-18AM's built by the American Locomotive Company in 1957 and sated at 1,800 horsepower each; they are serving as "helpers" in this context. #2261 and #2360 are EF-25's built by EMD and rated at 2,500 horsepower each; #2261 was auilt in 1964, but #2360 was built in 1965. #7186-B is an EFS-17M built by EMD in 1957 and rated at 1,750 horsepower. They are pulling a 99-car westbound mixed-cargo freight train around the Curve and up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West. The caboose is N-8 #478151. Bringing-up the rear are "pushers" #6500 and 6306.
Photo Date:  10/12/1965  Upload Date: 9/6/2016 8:14:11 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  PRR 8656(RSD12) PRR 8655(RSD12) PRR 2261(GP35) PRR 2360(GP35) PRR 7186-B(GP9B)
Views:  801   Comments: 0
PRR 2291, EF-25, 1965
Title:  PRR 2291, EF-25, 1965
Description:  Rainy. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad train at the Horseshoe Curve necr Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 12 October 1965. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #2291, #2323, #2265, and #2519. #2291, #2323, and #2265 are EF-25's built by EMD and rated at 2,500 horsepower each. #2291 and #2265 were built in 1964, but #2323 was built in 1965. #2519 is a GF-25 built by General Electric in 1962 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. "They are pulling a 55-car eastbound TrucTrain around the Curve to Altoona and points East with caboose #477463.
Photo Date:  10/12/1965  Upload Date: 9/6/2016 8:18:15 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 2519(U25B) PRR 2323(GP35) PRR 2265(GP35)
Views:  785   Comments: 0
PRR 8612, AS-24M, 1965
Title:  PRR 8612, AS-24M, 1965
Description:  Excursion. Here is an original photo that I took of Pennsylvania Railroad trains at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 17 October 1965. The arrival of the Lancaster Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society's "Horseshoe Curve Excursion" was eclipsed by a really, really long westbound mixed-cargo freight train sporting rear-end pushers. Shown here is PRR engine #8612, an AS-24M built by the American Locomotive Company in 1956 and rated at 2,400 horsepower. One of the "Excursion's" passenger cars is partially visible on the left, while Milepost 242 sits on the right.
Photo Date:  10/17/1965  Upload Date: 9/3/2016 7:49:24 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 8612(RSD15)
Views:  942   Comments: 0
John F. Waters, 1966
Title:  John F. Waters, 1966
Description:  Waters. Here is an original photo that I took at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, during mid-February of 1966. Shown here are Mr. John F. Waters and my pet dog "Millie." They are standing in front of PRR N-6B Cabin Car #980901, built in August of 1916. It was placed there to remember and honor the many thousands of men and women who labored in the Altoona Works over the years.
Photo Date:  2/19/1966  Upload Date: 8/22/2016 3:27:15 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Winter
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Views:  390   Comments: 0
PRR 2216, EF-22, 1966
Title:  PRR 2216, EF-22, 1966
Description:  Waters. Here is an original telephoto view that I took at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, during mid-February of 1966. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #2216, #2535, and another unit whose number is not visible. #2216 is an EF-22 built by EMD in 1963 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. #2535 is a GF-25 built by General Electric in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. They are pulling an eastbound freight train and are about to round the center of the Horseshoe Curve on a decidedly winter day.
Photo Date:  2/19/1966  Upload Date: 8/22/2016 3:29:23 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter
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Views:  481   Comments: 0
PRR 6003, EF-25A, 1966
Title:  PRR 6003, EF-25A, 1966
Description:  Waters. Here is an original telephoto view that I took at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, during mid-February of 1966. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #6003, #6019, and #6000. They are passing under four-track Signal Bridge #2418 on their way to East Altoona so as to make another helper or pusher run up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and back.
Photo Date:  2/19/1966  Upload Date: 8/22/2016 3:31:04 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Signal
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Views:  830   Comments: 0
PRR 5716, EP-22, 1966
Title:  PRR 5716, EP-22, 1966
Description:  Volkmer. Here is an image of a photo by William D. Volkmer that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, in April of 1966. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5716, an EP-22 built by GM-EMD in October of 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. In this context, it's powering a passenger train around the Curve and down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East. On display at the left 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 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. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  4/16/1966  Upload Date: 7/17/2022 2:47:50 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5716(E8A) PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  410   Comments: 0
PRR 2311, EF-25, 1966
Title:  PRR 2311, EF-25, 1966
Description:  Horseshoe Curve-1966. Here is an original photo that I took at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, durinY early May of 1966. Shown here is PRR engine #2311 and two others whose numbers are not visible. #2311 is an EF-25 built by EMD in 1965 and rated at 2,500 HP. They are pulling an eastbound mixed-cargo freight.
Photo Date:  5/7/1966  Upload Date: 7/9/2016 1:00:27 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Views:  349   Comments: 0
PRR 2416, AF-25, 1966
Title:  PRR 2416, AF-25, 1966
Description:  Horseshoe Curve-1966. Here is an original photo that I took at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, during early May of 1966. Shown here is PRR engine #2416, an AF-25 built by the American Locomotive Company in 1964 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. It is heading a westbound mixed-cargo freight train, but is being passed by the train in the foreground. Note the Erie-Lackawana Railroac highway trailer.
Photo Date:  5/7/1966  Upload Date: 7/9/2016 12:56:33 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
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Views:  635   Comments: 0
PRR 6507, GF-25A, 1966
Title:  PRR 6507, GF-25A, 1966
Description:  Horseshoe Curve-1966. Here is an original photo that?I took at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, during early May of 1966. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #6507, #6036, and #6307. All three were built in 1965. #6507 is a GF-25A built by General Electric and rated at 2,500 horsepower. Ý"6036 is an EF-25A built by EMD and rated at 2,500 horsepower. #6307 is an AF-27 built by the American Locomotive Company and rated at 2,700 horsepower. They are pushing a westbound merchandise freight.
Photo Date:  5/7/1966  Upload Date: 7/9/2016 12:58:50 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  PRR 6307(C628)
Views:  802   Comments: 1
PRR 2325, EF-25, 1966
Title:  PRR 2325, EF-25, 1966
Description:  Horseshoe Curve-1966. Here is an original photo that I took at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, during early May of 1966. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #2325, #2401, and one unit whose number is not visible. #2325 is an EF-25 built by EMD in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. #2401 is an AF-24 built by the American Locomotive Company in 1962 and rated at 2,400 horsepower. They are pulling an eastbound merchandise freight.
Photo Date:  5/7/1966  Upload Date: 7/9/2016 3:48:41 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
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Views:  659   Comments: 0
PRR 5760, EP-22, 1966
Title:  PRR 5760, EP-22, 1966
Description:  Horseshoe Curve-1966. Here is an original telephoto view that I took at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, during May of 1966. Shown here (L to R) is PRR engine #5760 and two others whose numbers are not legible. #5760 is an EP-22 built by EMD in 1951 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. They are pulling a 17-car westbound mail/express train under four-track Signal Bridge #2416, and passing a slow-moving ore train at the same time.
Photo Date:  5/7/1966  Upload Date: 7/9/2016 3:52:46 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Views:  2052   Comments: 2
PRR 8668, AS-18AM, 1966
Title:  PRR 8668, AS-18AM, 1966
Description:  Horseshoe Curve-1966. Here is an original telephoto view that I took at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, during May of 1966. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #8668, #8663, #2200, #2201, #2203, and #2202. #8668 and #8663 are both AS-18AM's built by the American Locomotive Company in 1958 and rated at 1,800 horsepower each. #2200, #2201, #2203, and #2202 are all EF-22's built by EMD in 1963 and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. They are pulling a westbound ore train. Note all of the G-39 "Ore Jennies"!
Photo Date:  5/7/1966  Upload Date: 7/9/2016 4:23:41 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  PRR 8663(RSD12)
Views:  2897   Comments: 5
PRR 8668, AS-18AM, 1966
Title:  PRR 8668, AS-18AM, 1966
Description:  Horseshoe Curve-1966. Here is an original photo that I took at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, during early May of 1966. Shown here is PRR engine #8668, an AS-18AM built by the American Locomotive Company in 1958 and rated at 1,600 horsepower. It is rounding the Horseshoe Curve at the head of a westbound ore train, but will uncouple at Gallitzin and return to East Altoona for yet another run up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and back.
Photo Date:  5/7/1966  Upload Date: 7/9/2016 4:26:37 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Views:  335   Comments: 0
PRR 8668, AS-18AM, 1966
Title:  PRR 8668, AS-18AM, 1966
Description:  Horseshoe Curve-1966. Here is an original telephoto view that I took at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, during early May of 1966. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #8668, #8663, #2200, #2201, #2203, and #2202. #8668 and #8663 are both AS-18AM's built by the American Locomotive Company in 1958 and rated at 1,800 horsepower each. #2200, #2201, #2203, and #2202 are all EF-22's built by EMD in 1963 and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. They are pulling a westbound ore train. Note all of the G-39 "Ore Jennies"!
Photo Date:  5/7/1966  Upload Date: 7/9/2016 6:13:22 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  PRR 8663(RSD12)
Views:  899   Comments: 1
The Good Old Days, 1966
Title:  The Good Old Days, 1966
Description:  Horseshoe Curve-1966. Here is an original photo that I took at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, during early May of 1966. Shown here is an eastbound passenger train rounding the Horseshoe Curve at the same time as a westbound ore train passes the other way!
Photo Date:  5/7/1966  Upload Date: 7/9/2016 4:28:41 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Passenger
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Views:  169   Comments: 0
PRR 8668, AS-18AM, 1966
Title:  PRR 8668, AS-18AM, 1966
Description:  Horseshoe Curve-1966. Here is an original telephoto view that I took at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, during May of 1966. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #8668, #8663, #2200, #2201, #2203, and #2202. #8668 and #8663 are both AS-18AM's built by the American Locomotive Company in 1958 and rated at 1,800 horsepower each. #2200, #2201, #2203, and #2202 are all EF-22's built by EMD in 1963 and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. They are pulling a westbound ore train. Note all of the G-39 "Ore Jennies"!
Photo Date:  5/7/1966  Upload Date: 7/9/2016 4:53:45 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  PRR 8663(RSD12)
Views:  839   Comments: 0
PRR 2367, EF-25, 1966
Title:  PRR 2367, EF-25, 1966
Description:  Horseshoe Curve-1966. Here is an original photo that I took at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, during early May of 1966. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #2367, #2404, and another unit whose number is not visible. #2367 is an EF-25 built by EMD in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. #2404 is an AF-24 built by the American Locomotive Company in 1962 and rated at 2,400 horsepower. They are pulling an eastbound coal train, and are about to be passed by three pusher engines returning to Altoona for another run up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and back.
Photo Date:  5/7/1966  Upload Date: 7/9/2016 4:55:06 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  PRR 2367(GP35) PRR 2404(RS27)
Views:  573   Comments: 0
PRR 6303, AF-27, 1966
Title:  PRR 6303, AF-27, 1966
Description:  Horseshoe Curve-1966. Here is an original photo that I took at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, during early May of 1966. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #6303, one unit whose number is not visible, and #6308. #6303 and #6308 are both AF-27's built by the American Locomotive Company in 1965 and rated at 2,700 horsepower each. They are returning to East Altoona for another run up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and back.
Photo Date:  5/7/1966  Upload Date: 7/9/2016 4:56:34 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  PRR 6303(C628) PRR 6308(C628)
Views:  457   Comments: 0
Westward Ho, 1966
Title:  Westward Ho, 1966
Description:  Horseshoe Curve-1966. Here is an original photo that I took at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, during early May of 1966. Shown here are one ALCO and three EMD engines pulling a westbound mail/express train around the Horseshoe Curve and up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West. Note the about-to-burst buds on the trees!
Photo Date:  5/7/1966  Upload Date: 7/9/2016 4:58:06 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Views:  155   Comments: 0
PRR 9878, EF-15A, 1966
Title:  PRR 9878, EF-15A, 1966
Description:  Horseshoe Curve-1966. Here is an original photo that I took at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, during early May of 1966. Shown here (R to L) is PRR engine #9878 and an F-Class "B" unit whose number is not recorded. Both were built by EMD. #9878 is an EF-15A built in 1952 and rated at 1,500 horsepower. They are pulling a 20-car eastbound freight train.
Photo Date:  5/7/1966  Upload Date: 7/9/2016 4:59:25 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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Views:  259   Comments: 0
PRR 9878, EF-15A, 1966
Title:  PRR 9878, EF-15A, 1966
Description:  Horseshoe Curve-1966. Here is an original photo that I took at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, during early May of 1966. Shown here (L to R) is PRR engine #9878 and an F-Class "B" unit whose number is not recorded. Both were built by EMD. #9878 is an EF-15A built in 1952 and rated at 1,500 horsepower. They are pulling a 20-car eastbound mixed-cargo freight, whose caboose is visible in the distance.
Photo Date:  5/7/1966  Upload Date: 7/9/2016 5:00:20 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
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Views:  472   Comments: 2
PRR 2295, EF-25, 1966
Title:  PRR 2295, EF-25, 1966
Description:  Horseshoe Curve-1966. Here is an original photo that I took at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, during early May of 1966. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #2295, #2212, and #7263. All three were built by EMD. #2295 is an EF-25 built in 1964 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. #2212 is an EF-22 built in 1963 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. #7263 is an EFS-17M built in 1959 and rated at 1,750 horsepower. They are pulling an eastbound coal train around the Horseshoe Curve and down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East.
Photo Date:  5/7/1966  Upload Date: 7/9/2016 5:01:31 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
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Views:  586   Comments: 0
PRR 6308, AF-27, 1966
Title:  PRR 6308, AF-27, 1966
Description:  Horseshoe Curve-1966. Here is an original photo that I took at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, during mid-May of 1966. Shown here is PRR engine #6308 and two other units whose numbers are not visible. #6308 is an AF-27 built by the American Locomotive Company in 1965 and rated at 2,700 horsepower. They are returning to East Altoona for another run up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and back.
Photo Date:  5/21/1966  Upload Date: 7/9/2016 11:14:34 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  PRR 6308(C628)
Views:  382   Comments: 1
PRR 8613, AS-24M, 1966
Title:  PRR 8613, AS-24M, 1966
Description:  Horseshoe Curve-1966. Here is an original photo that I took at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, during mid-May of 1966. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #8613 and #8657. Both were built by the American Locomotive Company. #8613 is an AS-24M built in 1956 and rated at 2,400 horsepower. #8657 is an AS-18AM built in 1957 and rated at 1,800 horsepower. They are pulling one hopper car and an N-5 caboose up the Alleghenies to Gallitzin and points West.
Photo Date:  5/21/1966  Upload Date: 7/9/2016 11:17:59 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  PRR 8613(RSD15) PRR 8657(RSD12)
Views:  978   Comments: 1

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