"Horseshoe Curve," Page 29, 1952         
Here is page two of a two-page track plan by Mr. George A. Gloff entitled "Horseshoe Curve And Approach To Gallitzin Tunnels." It was published originally in the May 1952 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 29. Included here is a map depicting Altoona and the Curve's location relative to Pennsylvania's geography. The photo by Fred McLeod shows Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6154, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata in December of 1943 and retired in April of 1959 after just 16 years' service.
Date: 5/1/1952 Location: ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA Views: 227 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 6154(2-10-4)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
"Horseshoe Curve," Page 29, 1952
Picture Categories: Steam,Track This picture is part of album:  PRR: Gloff's "Horseshoe Curve" ~ May 1952
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