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PRR "Triple-Header," 1948 |
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AHC. Here is a photo by Bruce D. Fales that was taken near the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 24 July 1948. It was published originally in Mike Schaffer & Brian Solomon's (1997) book entitled "Pennsylvania Railroad," page 22. Photo Caption: "Nearly all freights making the westbound climb out of Altoona were (and still are) assisted by a set of helper locomotives pushing at the hind end of the train. On this day in July 1948, no less than three locomotives ~ two of them running in reverse ~ help a freight achieve the summit." Partially visible at the left is Pennsylvania Railroad N-5 cabin car #477630. |
Photo Date: |
7/25/1948 Upload Date: 9/26/2017 2:42:24 AM |
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ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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RollingStock,Steam |
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894 Comments: 3 |
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PRR "Eastbound Coal Train," 1955 |
Description: |
AHC. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by John Pickett that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 13 October 1955. Prominent here is a Pennsylvania Railroad coal train as it rounds the Curve on its way down the Allegheny Mountains to the Eastbound Receiving Yard in Altoona. On the far side are its three GM-EMD "F" Class locomotives. On the near side is PRR N-5 cabin car #477630, with a crew member on the rear porch inspecting his train. |
Photo Date: |
10/15/1955 Upload Date: 7/6/2018 5:11:08 PM |
Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
Categories: |
RollingStock,Signal |
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467 Comments: 1 |
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