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Viewing Album:  USA: "Horseshoe Curve" ~ August 2004
 
By:Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:8/1/2004 - 8/1/2004
Album Info:Here are the front cover and a 24-page cover article entitled "Horseshoe Curve: 150 Years." They were published in the August 2004 issue of "Trains" magazine, pages 38-61. No author is specified. "If railroading had an Olympic amphitheater, this would be it: the Horseshoe Curve. Physical endurance is an unquestioned requirement for the machines that drag thousands of tons of freight up the Allegheny Mountains, while mental stamina is the key to victory for the railroaders behind the controls, manipulating throttle and brake, lining the routes of trains, checking the gauge of track, and keeping the motive power and rolling stock in peak physical condition. It's an Olympic marathon that plays out in slow motion, where the struggle between time and topography is measured in the decibels of laboring locomotives and the squealing of flanges of wheels rounding the tight mountain curve. And the drama is timeless. . . ." (Page 41)
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"Horseshoe Curve," Front Cover, 2004
Title:  "Horseshoe Curve," Front Cover, 2004
Description:  Here is the front cover of a 24-page cover article entitled "Horseshoe Curve: 150 Years." It was published originally on the August 2004 issue of "Trains" magazine. Photo Caption: "A Lima T-2500 transfer unit helps a westbound on Horseshoe Curve, 1951. Photo by Thomas J. McNamara." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5681, an LS-25 built by Lima-Hamilton in 1950 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. Also visible is PRR N-8 caboose #478202.
Photo Date:  8/1/2004  Upload Date: 10/28/2017 2:07:40 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives:  PRR 5681(LT-2500)
Views:  481   Comments: 0
"Horseshoe Curve," Page 41, 2004
Title:  "Horseshoe Curve," Page 41, 2004
Description:  Here is page one of a 24-page cover article entitled "Horseshoe Curve: 150 Years." It was published originally in the August 2004 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 41.
Photo Date:  8/1/2004  Upload Date: 10/28/2017 2:10:13 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
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Views:  93   Comments: 0
"Horseshoe Curve," Page 40, 2004
Title:  "Horseshoe Curve," Page 40, 2004
Description:  Here is a portion of a three-page foldout included in a 24-page cover article entitled "Horseshoe Curve: 150 Years." It was published originally in the August 2004 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 38-40. Partial Caption: "On this September 1953 day, steam and diesel have formed a temporary alliance as a J-1 class#2-10-4 and a Baldwin Sharknose freight unit drag a string of empty Pacific Fruit Express refrigerator cars up the hill. Photo by Thomas J. McNamara."
Photo Date:  8/1/2004  Upload Date: 10/28/2017 2:13:49 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
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Views:  130   Comments: 1
"Horseshoe Curve," Page 42, 2004
Title:  "Horseshoe Curve," Page 42, 2004
Description:  Here is a portion of a two-page spread included in a 24-page cover article entitled "Horseshoe Curvf: 150 Years." It was published originally in the August 2004 issue of "Trains" magazine, pages 42-43. Partial Caption: "Pinstriped E-8 5704 leans into Horseshoe Curve with an eattward train of heavyweight coaches and Pullman cars in 1957. Photo by Thomas J. McNamara." Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5704 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both were built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5704 was constructed in September of 1952.
Photo Date:  8/1/2004  Upload Date: 10/28/2017 2:18:06 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  425   Comments: 1
"Horseshoe Curve," Page 44, 2004
Title:  "Horseshoe Curve," Page 44, 2004
Description:  Here is page seven of a 24-page cover article entitled "Horseshoe Curve: 150 Years." It was published originally in the August 2004 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 44.
Photo Date:  8/1/2004  Upload Date: 10/28/2017 2:23:10 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Scenic,Station,Signal,Passenger,Track
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Views:  104   Comments: 0
"Horseshoe Curve," Page 45, 2004
Title:  "Horseshoe Curve," Page 45, 2004
Description:  Here is page eight of a 24-page cover article entitled "Horseshoe Curve: 150 Years." It was published originally in the August 2004 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 45.
Photo Date:  8/1/2004  Upload Date: 10/28/2017 2:27:48 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Signal,Passenger,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  105   Comments: 0
"Horseshoe Curve," Page 46, 2004
Title:  "Horseshoe Curve," Page 46, 2004
Description:  Here is page nine of a 24-page cover article entitled "Horseshoe Curve: 150 Years." It was published originally in the August 2004 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 46.
Photo Date:  8/1/2004  Upload Date: 10/28/2017 2:30:55 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
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Views:  216   Comments: 0
"Horseshoe Curve," Page 47, 2004
Title:  "Horseshoe Curve," Page 47, 2004
Description:  Here is page ten of a 24-page cover article entitled "Horseshoe Curve: 150 Years." It was published originally in the August 2004 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 47.
Photo Date:  8/1/2004  Upload Date: 10/28/2017 2:34:20 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  131   Comments: 0
"Horseshoe Curve," Page 48, 2004
Title:  "Horseshoe Curve," Page 48, 2004
Description:  Here is page 11 of a 24-page cover article entitled "Horseshoe Curve: 150 Years." It was published originally in the August 2004 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 48. Lower Left-Hand Photo, Partial Caption: "Some of the finest in PRR steam were the 125 J1-class 2-10-4's, built by PRR to a Chesapeake & Ohio design in 1942-44. Rounded cab windows lent these workhorses an unexpected air of elegance. On October 3, 1952, double-headed J1's ease a freight downgrade on No. 1 track at 10:15 a.m. Photo by Marvin Cohen." Also visible is Pennsylvania Railroad box car #71779.
Photo Date:  8/1/2004  Upload Date: 11/23/2017 1:32:33 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Steam,Signal
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Views:  290   Comments: 0
"Horseshoe Curve," Page 49, 2004
Title:  "Horseshoe Curve," Page 49, 2004
Description:  Here is page 12 of a 24-page cover article entitled "Horseshoe Curve: 150 Years." It was published originally in the August 2004 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 49. Lower Right-Hand Photo, Partial Caption: "Heading a train of locally-mind coal (note the Cambria & Indiana hopper), Centipede 5828 and mate descend the west side of the Curve [on September 9th,] 1951. Photo by Thomas J. McNamara." Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5828 and another unit whose number is not recorded. Both units were built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works and rated at 2,500 horsepower each. #5828 is a BH-50 "Centipede" built in 1948.
Photo Date:  8/1/2004  Upload Date: 11/23/2017 5:57:18 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 5828(DR12-8-1500/2)
Views:  404   Comments: 0
"Horseshoe Curve," Pages 48-49, 2004
Title:  "Horseshoe Curve," Pages 48-49, 2004
Description:  Here are portions of pages 11 and 12 of a 24-page cover article entitled "Horseshoe Curve: 150 Years." They were published originally in the August 2004 issue of "Trains" magazine, pages 48-49. Partial Caption: "If the torrent of smoke is any indication, the head-end crew is coaxing every bit of power out of the 2-10-4 leading this heavy freight up the hill, approaching the east side of Horseshoe Curve on October 3, 1952." Photo by Mr. Marvin Cohen. This train is about to pass under four-track Signal Bridge #2418, precisely where the Pennsylvania Railroad's Kittanning Point Passenger Station once stood.
Photo Date:  8/1/2004  Upload Date: 11/24/2017 1:21:22 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal
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Views:  202   Comments: 0
"Horseshoe Curve," Page 50, 2004
Title:  "Horseshoe Curve," Page 50, 2004
Description:  Here is page 13 of a 24-page cover article entitled "Horseshoe Curve: 150 Years." It was published originally in the August 2004 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 50.
Photo Date:  8/1/2004  Upload Date: 10/28/2017 2:56:18 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Track
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Views:  111   Comments: 0
"Horseshoe Curve," Page 51, 2004
Title:  "Horseshoe Curve," Page 51, 2004
Description:  Here is page 14 of a 24-page cover article entitled "Horseshoe Curve: 150 Years." It was published originally in the August 2004 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 51.
Photo Date:  8/1/2004  Upload Date: 10/28/2017 2:59:51 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  109   Comments: 0
"Horseshoe Curve," Page 52, 2004
Title:  "Horseshoe Curve," Page 52, 2004
Description:  Here is page 15 of a 24-page cover article entitled "Horseshoe Curve: 150 Years." It was published originally in the August 2004 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 52.
Photo Date:  8/1/2004  Upload Date: 10/28/2017 3:02:40 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  123   Comments: 0
"Horseshoe Curve," Page 53, 2004
Title:  "Horseshoe Curve," Page 53, 2004
Description:  Here is page 16 of a 24-page cover article entitled "Horseshoe Curve: 150 Years." It was published originally in the August 2004 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 53.
Photo Date:  8/1/2004  Upload Date: 10/28/2017 3:07:03 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Scenic,Night
Locomotives: 
Views:  185   Comments: 0
"Horseshoe Curve," Page 54, 2004
Title:  "Horseshoe Curve," Page 54, 2004
Description:  Here is page 17 of a 24-pagf cover article entitled "Horseshoe Curve: 150 Years." It was published originally in the August 2004 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 54.
Photo Date:  8/1/2004  Upload Date: 10/28/2017 3:11:00 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Signal
Locomotives: 
Views:  109   Comments: 0
"Horseshoe Curve," Page 56, 2004
Title:  "Horseshoe Curve," Page 56, 2004
Description:  Here is page 19 of a 24-page cover article entitled "Horseshoe Curve: 150 Years." It was published originally in the August 2004 issue of "Trains" magazime, page 56.
Photo Date:  8/1/2004  Upload Date: 10/28/2017 3:32:09 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CR 6328(SD40) CR 6017(SD35)
Views:  422   Comments: 0
"Horseshoe Curve," Page 57, 2004
Title:  "Horseshoe Curve," Page 57, 2004
Description:  Here is page 20 of a 24-page cover article entitled "Horseshoe Curve: 150 Years." It was published originally in the August 2004 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 57.
Photo Date:  8/1/2004  Upload Date: 10/28/2017 3:36:51 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  209   Comments: 0
"Horseshoe Curve," Page 58, 2004
Title:  "Horseshoe Curve," Page 58, 2004
Description:  Here is page 21 of a 24-page cover article entitled "Horseshoe Curve: 150 Years." It was published originally in the August 2004 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 58.
Photo Date:  8/1/2004  Upload Date: 10/28/2017 3:41:27 AM
Location:  Gallitzin, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Tunnel,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  143   Comments: 0
"Horseshoe Curve," Page 59, 2004
Title:  "Horseshoe Curve," Page 59, 2004
Description:  Here is page 22 of a 24-page cover article entitled "Horseshoe Curve: 153 Years." It was published originally in the August 2004 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 59.
Photo Date:  8/1/2004  Upload Date: 10/28/2017 3:46:46 AM
Location:  Gallitzin, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Tunnel
Locomotives:  CR 8086(GP38-2) PC 6313(C628) CR 6382(SD40-2)
Views:  641   Comments: 0
"Horseshoe Curve," Pages 60-61, 2004
Title:  "Horseshoe Curve," Pages 60-61, 2004
Description:  Here is a portion of a two-page spread included in a 24-page cover article entitled "Horseshoe Curve: 150 Years." It was published originally in the August 2004 issue of "Trains" magazine, pages 60-61. Partial Caption: "A westward Norfolk Southern trailer train, led by a C40-9W on October 20, 2001, epitomizes modern railroading on the Curve. Two miles west of Horseshoe, MG (Mid-Grade) Tower, built in 1944, stands silent, its crossovers and US&S position-light targets now remotely controlled. Photo by Mark Leppert."
Photo Date:  8/1/2004  Upload Date: 11/23/2017 1:40:12 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Signal
Locomotives:  NS 9541(C40-9W)
Views:  322   Comments: 0

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