"Horseshoe Curve," Page 35, 1941         
Here is page eight 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 35. Bottom Photo: Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4527 and #6768. #4527 is an I-1S (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during August of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in November of 1942, and retired in June of 1953. #6768 is an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during September of 1930 and retired in February of 1955. They are pulling a 110-car westbound merchandise freight up the Allegheny Mountains and around the Curve to Gallitzin and points West.
Date: 3/1/1941 Location: ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA Views: 564 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
"Horseshoe Curve," Page 35, 1941
Picture Categories: Steam This picture is part of album:  PRR: Sohlberg~> "Horseshoe Curve" ~ MAR 1941
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