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I1sa Climbing The Grade
Title:  I1sa Climbing The Grade
Description:  PRR 2-10-0 #4253 helps an M1 4-8-2 on the world famous Horseshoe Curve. Year 1938. Exact date approximate.
Photo Date:  3/13/1938  Upload Date: 10/21/2025 2:54:30 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Unknown
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 4253(2-10-0)
Views:  35   Comments: 0
PRR 2-10-0 #4309
Title:  PRR 2-10-0 #4309
Description:  Great action shot of Pennsylvania RR 2-10-0 decapod #4309 heading up a long train wrapping around the curve at the historic Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, PA. Built by Baldwin in November of 1922, the loco was in sdervice until retirement and scrapping in June of 1955. Specs - serial #55780, class I-15A, 62" drivers, impressive 250 psi boiler pressure, 30.5x32" cylinders, engine weight of 366,500 lb, impressive tractive effort of 102,027 lb. The date and photographer's name were not given for the photo.
Photo Date:  6/1/1948  Upload Date: 6/30/2025 5:15:55 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Track,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 4309(2-10-0)
Views:  163   Comments: 0
Action Shot of PRR 2-10-2 Helpers
Title:  Action Shot of PRR 2-10-2 Helpers
Description:  Beautiful action shot of a pair of PRR 2-10-2 helper locos filling the air with smoke plu,es as the help pushed the freight train around Horsewshoe Curve. History of 2-10-2's - Buiilt by Baldwin & Alco during 1918-19, the helper 2-10-2's were important support power especially at Horseshoe Curve near Altoona. PRR N5 caboose #477754 rides at the end of the train just in front of the helpeers. No date or photographer was listed for the photo.
Photo Date:  6/1/1950  Upload Date: 3/8/2025 7:58:13 AM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  235   Comments: 0
PRR #8534 DENVER
Title:  PRR #8534 DENVER
Description:  PRR Pullman heavyweight 1 compartment-1 drawing room (1C-1DR) sleeper-buffet-lounge solarium observation #8534 DENVER (Lot #6047, Plan #3975/O/C-1, October 1927), built for assignment to the C&NW's COLORADO SPECIAL, reassigned to the PRR in May 1932, sold to the PRR at the 12/31/1948 Pullman divestiture, retired in January 1952. Scanned with an Epson V550 from a duplicate Ektachrome 35mm slide.
Photo Date:  8/13/1951  Upload Date: 12/22/2024 6:16:27 AM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Bill Price
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  264   Comments: 0
PRR 2-10-4 #6421 - Pennsylvania RR
Title:  PRR 2-10-4 #6421 - Pennsylvania RR
Description:  Great action shot of Pennsylvania RR 2-10-4 Texas type steam locomotive #6421 heading up a long string of freight cars at the ionci Horseshoe Curne near Altooma, PA. Built by the PRR's own Alttona Shops in July of 1943, the muscular 2-10-4 loco served for only 15 years before being bumped out by diesels. It was retired in November of 1958 and scrapped. Specs - Specs - serial #4478, class J1a, engine weight of 572,640 lb, impressive tractive effort of 95,484 lb. No date or photographerwas listed for this photo.
Photo Date:  6/1/1952  Upload Date: 7/18/2025 6:37:18 AM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 6421(2-10-4)
Views:  248   Comments: 0
PRR 2-10-4 #6473 - Pennsylvania RR
Title:  PRR 2-10-4 #6473 - Pennsylvania RR
Description:  Great action shot of PRR 2-10-4 Texas type steam locomotive #6473 heading up a long drap of coal cars at the iconic Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, PA. Built by the PRR's own Altoona Shops not far from here in February of 1943, the powerful loco only served for 14 years beflor being retired and scrapped in September of 1957. Diesels had taken over its duties at a lower cost. Specs - serial #4424, class J1, 70" drivers, impressive 275 psi boiler pressure, 29x34" cylinders, engine weight of 572,640 lb, impressive tractive effort of 95,484 lb. No date or photographer was listed for the photo.
Photo Date:  6/1/1952  Upload Date: 7/18/2025 6:37:21 AM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 6473(2-10-4)
Views:  232   Comments: 0
PRR 8819
Title:  PRR 8819
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/1/1955  Upload Date: 3/25/2017 8:07:52 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Bob Lorenz
Categories:  Roster,Scenic
Locomotives:  PRR 8819(RS3) PRR 8828(RS3) PRR 8818(RS3)
Views:  1296   Comments: 0
PRR CFA16-4 #9493, PRR DR4-4-15 9593 & PRR F7A #9558
Title:  PRR CFA16-4 #9493, PRR DR4-4-15 9593 & PRR F7A #9558
Description:  A trio of Pennsylvania power meet up near Horseshoe Curve in Altoona, PA. No date or photographer was listed so an approximate date was used.
Photo Date:  6/1/1955  Upload Date: 2/25/2025 6:15:33 AM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 9493(CFA16-4) PRR 9593(DR4-4-15) PRR 9558(F3A)
Views:  536   Comments: 0
PRR DR4-4-15 #9569
Title:  PRR DR4-4-15 #9569
Description:  Sharknose Pennsy #9569 heads up a freight at the famous Horsehoe Curve in Altoona, PA. Built by Baldwin in 3/1949, its distinctive nose was a redesigned body by Raymond Loewy. "DR-4-4-15" stands for "Diesel, Road, 4 total axles, 4 powered axles", 1,500 h.p.". Sharknose was an easier name! No date or phototograhper was listed for this action photo.
Photo Date:  6/1/1955  Upload Date: 2/25/2025 6:15:34 AM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 9569(DR4-4-15)
Views:  422   Comments: 0
PRR E7A #5852 - Pennsylvania RR
Title:  PRR E7A #5852 - Pennsylvania RR
Description:  Fair quailty photo of Pennsylvania E7A #5852 as the lead unit while taking the curve at the famous "Horseshoe Curve" near Altoona, PA. EMD built this unit in September of1947 serial #3988 but later it was renumbered PRR E7A 4212. No date or photographer was listed for the photo so an approximate date was used.
Photo Date:  6/1/1955  Upload Date: 9/2/2025 4:36:00 AM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 5852(E7A)
Views:  263   Comments: 1
PRR F3A #9558
Title:  PRR F3A #9558
Description:  Pennsy F3A #9558 takes the Horseshoe Curve with its string of cars. Note the A-B-A power configuration and the prominent radio aerial "spine" along the top of the two A units. No date or photographer was listed for this photo.
Photo Date:  6/1/1955  Upload Date: 2/25/2025 6:15:35 AM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 9558(F3A)
Views:  449   Comments: 0
PRR F3A #9558
Title:  PRR F3A #9558
Description:  With a string of freight cars that streach around the curve of Horsehoe Curve, Pennsylvania F3A #9558 leads them around this historic landmark. It was an engineering marvel at the time to conquer the mountains that blocked trains near Altoona PA. No date or photographer was listed for this photo.
Photo Date:  6/1/1955  Upload Date: 2/25/2025 6:15:36 AM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 9558(F3A)
Views:  447   Comments: 0
PRR F3A #9561
Title:  PRR F3A #9561
Description:  Beautiful action shot of Pennsylvania F3A #9561 taking the Horseshoe Curve near Altoonal PA with its long string of cars. No date or photographer was listed.
Photo Date:  6/1/1955  Upload Date: 2/25/2025 6:15:37 AM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 9561(F3A)
Views:  377   Comments: 0
PRR F7A #9675
Title:  PRR F7A #9675
Description:  Leading a massive string of freight cars around the famous Horseshoe Curve is lead unit Pennsylvania F7! #9675. Note the unique radio aerial "spine" atop the unit. No date or photographer was listed for this photo.
Photo Date:  6/1/1955  Upload Date: 2/25/2025 6:15:38 AM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 9675(F7A)
Views:  444   Comments: 0
PRR F7A #9768
Title:  PRR F7A #9768
Description:  Having just passed under the massive signal bridge near Horseshoe Curve at Altoona, PA, the trio of PRR units leads a long string of freight cars forward. No date or photographer was listed for the photo.
Photo Date:  6/1/1955  Upload Date: 2/25/2025 6:15:39 AM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 9768(F7A)
Views:  440   Comments: 0
PRR F7A #9780
Title:  PRR F7A #9780
Description:  Another PRR F7A leads a string of cars areound the famous Horseshoe Curve near Altoona PA. No date or photographer was listed for this action shot.
Photo Date:  6/1/1955  Upload Date: 2/25/2025 6:15:40 AM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 9780(F7A)
Views:  388   Comments: 0
Rare PRR GP7 #8798 heads up a steam & diesel lashup
Title:  Rare PRR GP7 #8798 heads up a steam & diesel lashup
Description:  Pennsylvania GP7 #8798 (later renumbered 5898) heads up a rare mix of steam and diesel units at the Horseshoe Curve. No date or photographer was listed for this rare photo of action at the Horseshoe Curve.
Photo Date:  6/1/1955  Upload Date: 2/25/2025 6:15:41 AM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 8798(GP7)
Views:  428   Comments: 0
An unknown PRR Sharknose
Title:  An unknown PRR Sharknose
Description:  Heading up a long string of freight cars is one of the Pennsylvania's "Sharknose" units. The redesigned Baldwin unit wears the Raymond Lowey designed "sharknose" cowl. No date or photographer was listed for this photo.
Photo Date:  6/1/1955  Upload Date: 2/25/2025 6:15:41 AM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  340   Comments: 0
PRR E8A 5793
Title:  PRR E8A 5793
Description:  Photographer & date unknown
Photo Date:  1/1/1960  Upload Date: 2/25/2018 2:50:40 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author: 
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 5793(E8A)
Views:  1312   Comments: 0
Horseshoe Curve, Nov 11, 1960
Title:  Horseshoe Curve, Nov 11, 1960
Description:  A slide taken by my father, Maynard Krug. Eastbound manifest freight descending the hill.
Photo Date:  11/11/1960  Upload Date: 1/25/2015 9:50:35 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Maynard Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  497   Comments: 2
Penn Central freight struggling upgrade with loaded ore jennies, August 1971,
Title:  Penn Central freight struggling upgrade with loaded ore jennies, August 1971,
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/1/1971  Upload Date: 11/25/2005 1:53:03 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Brian Rasmussen
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  1104   Comments: 0
PC 6255 and others pushing heavy ore jennies about Aug., 1971
Title:  PC 6255 and others pushing heavy ore jennies about Aug., 1971
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/1/1971  Upload Date: 11/16/2005 9:45:46 AM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Brian Rasmussen
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PC 6255(SD40)
Views:  1416   Comments: 0
PC 2441 and others including one geep in red "C" scheme assisting coal train about Aug., 1971
Title:  PC 2441 and others including one geep in red "C" scheme assisting coal train about Aug., 1971
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/1/1971  Upload Date: 11/16/2005 9:29:24 AM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Brian Rasmussen
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PC 2441(C425)
Views:  1768   Comments: 0
PRR 1361 looks on as 6284 glides by about Aug., 1971
Title:  PRR 1361 looks on as 6284 glides by about Aug., 1971
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/1/1971  Upload Date: 11/15/2005 8:16:02 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Brian Rasmussen
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2) PC 6284(SD40)
Views:  3444   Comments: 0
U33C and SD40 helpers about Aug., 1971
Title:  U33C and SD40 helpers about Aug., 1971
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/1/1971  Upload Date: 11/16/2005 9:30:56 AM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Brian Rasmussen
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PC 6541(U33C) PC 6241(SD40)
Views:  1807   Comments: 2
PC 6020
Title:  PC 6020
Description:  from my father slide collection. date approx. penn central 6020 leads eastbound around the curve
Photo Date:  9/4/1971  Upload Date: 2/16/2013 12:20:08 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Kevin Quinn
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  PC 6020(SD35) PC 6069(SD40) PC 6238(SD45) PC 6045(SD40)
Views:  1806   Comments: 2
pc 6020
Title:  pc 6020
Description:  pc 6020 leads eastbound around the curve date approx . from my fathers slide collection
Photo Date:  9/4/1971  Upload Date: 2/16/2013 12:20:07 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Kevin Quinn
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  PC 6020(SD35) PC 6069(SD40) PC 6238(SD45)
Views:  1543   Comments: 0
pc 6081 pusher
Title:  pc 6081 pusher
Description:  pusher service up against two pc hacks.. date approx from my fatherv slide collection
Photo Date:  9/4/1971  Upload Date: 2/16/2013 12:20:08 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Kevin Quinn
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  PC 6081(SD40)
Views:  1440   Comments: 0
pc 7903 / 2718
Title:  pc 7903 / 2718
Description:  westbound around the curve date approx . from my fathers slide collection.
Photo Date:  9/4/1971  Upload Date: 2/16/2013 12:20:08 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Kevin Quinn
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  PC 2718(U23B) PC 7903(GP38)
Views:  1040   Comments: 0
Coal on the Curve
Title:  Coal on the Curve
Description:  Taken in the mid-1970s
Photo Date:  1/1/1972  Upload Date: 3/10/2022 7:46:57 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  John C. Durant
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PC 2432(C425) PC 2254(GP35)
Views:  714   Comments: 0
Coal on the Curve
Title:  Coal on the Curve
Description:  Taken in the early 1970s
Photo Date:  1/1/1972  Upload Date: 3/10/2022 9:26:36 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  John C. Durant
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PC 2432(C425) PC 2254(GP35)
Views:  771   Comments: 0
PC 6096
Title:  PC 6096
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/9/1973  Upload Date: 11/9/2021 7:54:26 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  andrew koenigsberg
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PC 6096(SD40)
Views:  1249   Comments: 0
PC 6057
Title:  PC 6057
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/24/1973  Upload Date: 10/10/2017 8:53:31 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Dean E Arnold
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PC 6057(SD40)
Views:  772   Comments: 0
PC 6090
Title:  PC 6090
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/24/1973  Upload Date: 10/10/2017 8:53:37 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Dean E Arnold
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PC 6090(SD40)
Views:  752   Comments: 0
PC SD40 6103
Title:  PC SD40 6103
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/27/1974  Upload Date: 10/7/2007 1:16:34 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Jim Gavin
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  PC 6103(SD40)
Views:  1437   Comments: 1
PC SD40 6045
Title:  PC SD40 6045
Description:  The 6045 and another help a Westbound up the hill.
Photo Date:  3/13/1974  Upload Date: 5/12/2007 10:24:42 AM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Jim Gavin
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  PC 6045(SD40)
Views:  1365   Comments: 0
PC SD40 6096 (RF)
Title:  PC SD40 6096 (RF)
Description:  Four units haul a very 1970's looking train up the grade at Horseshoe Curve.
Photo Date:  3/13/1974  Upload Date: 4/4/2009 2:26:55 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Jim Gavin
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  PC 6096(SD40)
Views:  770   Comments: 2
PC SD45 6150 (RF)
Title:  PC SD45 6150 (RF)
Description:  SD45 6150 rounds the Curve with a Westbound freight.
Photo Date:  3/13/1974  Upload Date: 6/16/2007 10:32:35 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Jim Gavin
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  PC 6150(SD45)
Views:  1123   Comments: 0
PC SD40 6096 (R)
Title:  PC SD40 6096 (R)
Description:  Westbound nearing the Curve.
Photo Date:  3/13/1974  Upload Date: 6/16/2007 10:58:44 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Jim Gavin
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  PC 6096(SD40)
Views:  799   Comments: 1
PC SD35 6012 (RF)
Title:  PC SD35 6012 (RF)
Description:  W/B pushers on the Curve.
Photo Date:  3/13/1974  Upload Date: 6/16/2007 11:20:22 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Jim Gavin
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  PC 6012(SD35)
Views:  999   Comments: 2
PC 6233 (RF)
Title:  PC 6233 (RF)
Description:  SD45 # 6233 leads a Westbound up the Curve.
Photo Date:  3/13/1974  Upload Date: 6/24/2007 5:25:54 AM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Jim Gavin
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  PC 6233(SD45)
Views:  1195   Comments: 0
PC SD45 6142 (RF)
Title:  PC SD45 6142 (RF)
Description:  Westbound mail near the Curve.
Photo Date:  3/13/1974  Upload Date: 7/21/2007 5:16:29 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Jim Gavin
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  PC 6142(SD45)
Views:  891   Comments: 0
PC GP40 3212
Title:  PC GP40 3212
Description:  The 3212 heads a Westbound mail around the Curve.
Photo Date:  3/13/1974  Upload Date: 1/26/2008 7:17:00 AM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Jim Gavin
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  PC 3212(GP40)
Views:  750   Comments: 0
PC Horseshoe Curve Action
Title:  PC Horseshoe Curve Action
Description:  Two freights head down the Curve.
Photo Date:  3/13/1974  Upload Date: 2/9/2008 6:42:38 AM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Jim Gavin
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  459   Comments: 2
PC SD35 6010
Title:  PC SD35 6010
Description:  SD35 6010 leads a Westbound up the Curve.
Photo Date:  3/13/1974  Upload Date: 4/5/2008 5:43:46 AM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Jim Gavin
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  PC 6010(SD35)
Views:  971   Comments: 0
PC SD45 6157
Title:  PC SD45 6157
Description:  An Eastbound freight heads down the Curve to Altoona.
Photo Date:  3/13/1974  Upload Date: 5/31/2008 6:46:12 AM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Jim Gavin
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  PC 6157(SD45) PC 6247(SD40)
Views:  1099   Comments: 1
PC Freight Horseshoe Curve
Title:  PC Freight Horseshoe Curve
Description:  The K4s has a birds-eye view of the Horseshoe Curve action as an Eastbound drifts by to pay his respects.
Photo Date:  3/13/1974  Upload Date: 7/5/2008 8:13:40 AM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Jim Gavin
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  533   Comments: 0
PC E's
Title:  PC E's
Description:  Eastbound.
Photo Date:  3/13/1974  Upload Date: 9/15/2007 5:32:03 AM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Jim Gavin
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  340   Comments: 0
PC GP35 (RF)
Title:  PC GP35 (RF)
Description:  An Eastbound freight rounds Horseshoe Curve.
Photo Date:  3/13/1974  Upload Date: 9/15/2007 6:08:42 AM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Jim Gavin
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  428   Comments: 0
PC 6234 (RF)
Title:  PC 6234 (RF)
Description:  The 6234 shoves on the rear of a Westbound, closely followed by a mail train with SD45 6242 on the head end.
Photo Date:  3/13/1974  Upload Date: 10/22/2007 8:13:33 AM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Jim Gavin
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  PC 6234(SD45)
Views:  927   Comments: 0


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