"Railroads Of Pennsylvania," Page 13, 1942         
Here is page two of a 22-page article by William Moedinger, Jr., entitled "Railroads Of Pennsylvania." It was published originally in the October 1942 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 13. Photo Caption: "Probably the most famous horseshoe curve in the country is the one on the Pennsylvania Railroad. Here a Johnstown local rounds Kittanning Point." Photo by H.W. Pontin, 1940. Shown here is PRR engine #6853, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in April of 1950 after 24 years of faithful service. Partially visible at the right is the Kittanning Point Station.
Date: 10/1/1942 Location: ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA Views: 362 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 6853(4-8-2)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
"Railroads Of Pennsylvania," Page 13, 1942
Picture Categories: Station,Steam,Passenger This picture is part of album:  USA: Moedinger ~> "Railroads Of Pennsylvania"
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