"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 26, 1973         
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.
Date: 9/22/1973 Location: ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA Views: 88 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 4545(2-10-0) PRR 1284(2-10-0)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 26, 1973
Picture Categories: Steam This picture is part of album:  PRR: Albrecht ~> WF Horseshoe Curve ~ 1973
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