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"Horseshoe Curve," Page 29, 1941 |
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Here is page two 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 29. The author writes that "During the five hours from 10:43 to 3:41, 27 named trains ~ including some of the most famous in the country ~ round the Curve." |
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3/1/1941 Upload Date: 7/16/2016 12:39:59 AM |
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ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Roster |
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| Title: |
"Horseshoe Curve," Page 30, 1941 |
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Here is page three 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 30. The photo shows H.W. Pontin taking a photo from atop Signal Bridge #2416. The map by Lynn H. Westcott depicts the routes of the Allegheny Portage, New Portage, and Pennsylvania Railroads as they wind their way up, over, and down the Allegheny Mountains. |
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3/1/1941 Upload Date: 7/16/2016 12:42:46 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Signal |
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| Title: |
"Horseshoe Curve," Page 31, 1941 |
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Here is page four 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 31. Top Photo: Visible here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's Kittanning Point Passenger Station, which was demolished during 1940. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #3474, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikako" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1916 and retired in November of 1949 after 33 years of faithful service. |
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3/1/1941 Upload Date: 7/16/2016 12:44:57 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Tunnel,Station,Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 3474(2-8-2) |
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387 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Horseshoe Curve," Page 32, 1941 |
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Here is page five 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 32. Top Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #6713, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during April of 1930 and retired during December of 1956 after 26 years of faithful service. Bottom Photo: Note the depiction of a two-tracked Curve! |
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3/1/1941 Upload Date: 7/16/2016 12:49:00 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Signal |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6713(4-8-2) |
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470 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Horseshoe Curve," Page 33, 1941 |
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Here is page six 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 33. Top Photo: Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #3733 and #1339. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" built in Juniata. #3733 was built during February of 1920 and retired in April of 1956. #1339 was built during April of 1918 and retired in February of 1956. They are pulling an eastbound passenger train around the Horseshoe Curve and down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona, Harrisburg, and Philadelphia. Note the illustration of an inclined plane and a two-sectioned boat on the Allegheny Portage Railroad (1834-1854). |
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3/1/1941 Upload Date: 7/16/2016 12:51:01 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 3733(4-6-2) PRR 1339(4-6-2) |
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538 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Horseshoe Curve," Page 34, 1941 |
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Here is page seven 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 34. Note the snow scene at the Logan House in Altoona! |
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3/1/1941 Upload Date: 7/16/2016 12:52:35 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Winter,Station,Passenger |
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| Title: |
"Horseshoe Curve," Page 35, 1941 |
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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. |
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3/1/1941 Upload Date: 7/16/2016 12:54:36 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 4527(2-10-0) PRR 6768(4-8-2) |
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487 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Horseshoe Curve," Page 28, 1941 |
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Here is page one 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 28. Partial Caption: "Pennsy fast freight, behind an [unidentified] M-1a Mountain type, dives into the west portal of the double-track New Portage Tunnel at Gallitzin, crest of the Alleghenies. This bore was originally part of the New Portage RR., route of Pennsylvania trains before Horseshoe Curve was built in 1854." |
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3/1/1941 Upload Date: 7/16/2016 12:56:27 AM |
| Location: |
Gallitzin, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Tunnel,Steam |
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