PRR Horseshoe Curve, c. 1951         
iCurve. Here is an image of a photo that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1951. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad steam engine helping a pair of diesel-electric locomotives pull a westbound passenger train around the Curve and up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin, where the steamer will be uncoupled and returned to Altoona for further assignment. Note the whitewashed "Horseshoe" at the far right of the picture. Photo Credit: Altoona Pennsylvania History.
Date: 4/21/1951 Location: ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA Views: 17 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
PRR Horseshoe Curve, c. 1951
Picture Categories: Steam,Passenger This picture is part of album:  PRR: Old-Time PRR at Horseshoe Curve
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