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"Horseshoe Curve," Page 32, 1941 |
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Here is page five of an eight-page article by Harry T. Sohlberg entitled "Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in the March 1941 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 32. Top Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #6713, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during April of 1930 and retired during December of 1956 after 26 years of faithful service. Bottom Photo: Note the depiction of a two-tracked Curve! |
| Photo Date: |
3/1/1941 Upload Date: 7/16/2016 12:49:00 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Signal |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6713(4-8-2) |
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460 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Horseshoe Curve," Page 22, 1941 |
| Description: |
Here is page three of a seven-page article by Harry T. Sohlberg entitled "Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in the November 1941 issue of "Mutual Magazine," page 22. (This is actually a reprint of an article published in the March 1941 issue of "Trains" magazine, pages 28-35.) Photo Caption: "A stock train slides down the grade with its Mountain type locomotive pumping air to control descent." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6713, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during April of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in August of 1944, and retired in December of 1956 after 26 years of faithful service. Also of note is a list of 28 named passenger trains which negotiate the Curve between 10:00 P.M. and 4:00 A.M., come rain or come shine! |
| Photo Date: |
11/3/1941 Upload Date: 1/26/2019 10:51:15 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Signal |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6713(4-8-2) |
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165 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Cornwell, "Serving The Nation," 1943 |
| Description: |
Here is the 18th of 32 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is Dean Cornwell's painting entitled "Serving The Nation." It was published originally in 1943. Depicted here is PRR engine #6713, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during April of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in August of 1944, and retired in December of 1956 after 26 years of faithful service. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1943 Upload Date: 1/26/2022 8:25:29 AM |
| Location: |
Pittsburgh, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6713(4-8-2) |
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218 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
99th Annual Report, Page 5, 1945 |
| Description: |
Here is page five of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 31-page "Ninety-Ninth Annual Report." It was issued originally on 13 February 1946. Depicted here is PRR engine #6713, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an M-1A during April of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in August of 1944, and retired in December of 1956 after 26 years of faithful service. |
| Photo Date: |
12/31/1945 Upload Date: 6/16/2017 3:17:26 AM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6713(4-8-2) |
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247 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Transportation Progress," Pages 3-4, 1946 |
| Description: |
Here are pages three and four of a 14-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "One Hundred Years Of Transportation Progress." It was issued originally during 1946. Right-Hand Illustration: Depicted here is PRR engine #6713, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an M-1A during April of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in August of 1944, and retired in December of 1956 after 26 years of faithful service. |
| Photo Date: |
4/13/1946 Upload Date: 8/26/2022 12:20:46 PM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6713(4-8-2) |
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49 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 22, 1973 |
| Description: |
Here is page 22 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 #6783, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works during March of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in January of 1947, and retired in September of 1959. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #6713, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in April of 1930, rebuilt as an M-1B in August of 1944, and retired in December of 1956. Both photos taken by H.W. Pontin in July of 1940. |
| Photo Date: |
9/22/1973 Upload Date: 10/29/2022 6:53:24 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Signal |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6783(4-8-2) PRR 6713(4-8-2) |
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91 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Atterbury's M-1 Engines, Front Cover, 1979 |
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Here is the front cover of an 11-page cover article by Bert Pennypacker entitled "Atterbury's Engines: Part 1 ~ Great Increases In Horsepower And Speed." It was published originally on the October 1979 issue of "Trains" magazine. Cover Caption: "PRR 1943 calendar 'Serving the Nation' by Dean Cornwell, courtesy Penn Central Corp." Depicted here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6713, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during April of 1930 and retired in December of 1956 after 26 years of faithful service. |
| Photo Date: |
10/1/1979 Upload Date: 9/11/2017 8:49:16 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6713(4-8-2) |
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258 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"When We Had It All Together," Page 20, 1979 |
| Description: |
Here is page one of a two-page commentary by David P. Morgan entitled "When We Had It All Together." It was published originally in the October 1979 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 20. Shown here is a part of Dean Cornwell's 1943 calendar painting called "Serving The Nation." Depicted therein is a portion of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6713, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during April of 1930 and retired in December of 1956 after 26 years of service. |
| Photo Date: |
10/1/1979 Upload Date: 9/6/2022 9:53:15 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6713(4-8-2) |
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46 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"When We Had It All Together," Page 21, 1979 |
| Description: |
Here is page two of a two-page commentary by David P. Morgan entitled "When We Had It All Together." It was published originally in the October 1979 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 20. Shown here is a part of Dean Cornwell's 1943 calendar painting called "Serving The Nation." Depicted therein is a portion of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6713, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during April of 1930 and retired in December of 1956 after 26 years of service. |
| Photo Date: |
10/1/1979 Upload Date: 9/6/2022 9:55:54 PM |
| Location: |
Pittsburgh, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6713(4-8-2) |
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60 Comments: 0 |
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