"Railroad" Magazine, October 1960         
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)
Date: 10/1/1960 Location: ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA Views: 800 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 4545(2-10-0) PRR 1284(2-10-0)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
"Railroad" Magazine, October 1960
Picture Categories: Steam This picture is part of album:  "Railroad" Magazine Illustrations ~ 1940-2000
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