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PRR Eastbound Mineral, c. 1946 |
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Baera HC. Here is the first of twelve original photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1946. Shown here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" pulling a fully-loaded mineral train around the Curve and down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East. (Track 4) |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1946 Upload Date: 6/8/2023 4:00:23 PM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Steam |
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PRR Eastbound Passenger, c. 1946 |
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Baera HC. Here is the second of twelve original photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1946. Shown here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" pulling a passenger train around the Curve and down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East. It's passing a westbound mixed-cargo freight train, two tracks over. (Track 3) |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1946 Upload Date: 6/8/2023 12:13:43 PM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
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PRR Westbound Helpers, c. 1946 |
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Baera HC. Here is the third of twelve original photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1946. Shown here is a pair of unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapods" pushing a mixed-cargo freight train around the Curve and up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin, where they will be uncoupled and returned to Altoona for yet another helper/pusher run up "The Mountain." (Track 1) |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1946 Upload Date: 6/8/2023 12:15:09 PM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Steam |
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55 Comments: 0 |
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PRR Eastbound Deadhead, c. 1946 |
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Baera HC. Here is the fourth of twelve original photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4385, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during January of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in January of 1943, and retired in April of 1953 after 30 years of faithful service. In this context, it's returning to Altoona for yet another helper/pusher run up "The Mountain." (Track 3) |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1946 Upload Date: 6/8/2023 1:22:45 PM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 4385(2-10-0) |
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80 Comments: 0 |
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PRR Eastbound Freight, c. 1946 |
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Baera HC. Here is the fifth of twelve original photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6836, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in September of 1926 and retired in February of 1950 after 24 years of service. In this context, it's pulling a mixed-cargo freight train around the Curve and down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East. (Track 4) |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1946 Upload Date: 6/8/2023 1:23:41 PM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6836(4-8-2) |
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46 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR Shakedown Run, c. 1946 |
| Description: |
Baera HC. Here is the sixth of twelve original photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5372, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1924 and retired in 1955 after 31 years of faithful service. Perhaps it's just been refurbished in the Juniata Shops, and is on a shakedown run up "The Mountain" and then back down to Altoona for its next revenue assignment. (Track 2) |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1946 Upload Date: 6/8/2023 4:35:09 PM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5372(4-6-2) |
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PRR Eastbound Manifest, c. 1946 |
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Baera HC. Here is the seventh of twelve original photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6832, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in September of 1926 and retired in January of 1954 after 28 years of service. In this context, it's pulling a manifest freight train around the Curve and down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East. (Track 4) |
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8/15/1946 Upload Date: 6/8/2023 4:35:49 PM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6832(4-8-2) |
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60 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR Westbound Freight, c. 1946 |
| Description: |
Baera HC. Here is the eighth of twelve original photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1946. Shown here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" pulling a mixed-cargo freight train around the Curve and up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West. "Can't you hear the whistle blowing, Rise up so early in the morn...." (Track 1) |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1946 Upload Date: 6/8/2023 7:12:35 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Steam |
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75 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR Eastbound Passenger, c. 1946 |
| Description: |
Baera HC. Here is the ninth of twelve original photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1946. Shown here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" pulling a passenger train around the Curve and down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East. It's passing a westbound mixed-cargo freight train, two tracks over. (Track 3) |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1946 Upload Date: 6/8/2023 7:13:37 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
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| Title: |
PRR Westbound Freight, c. 1946 |
| Description: |
Baera HC. Here is the tenth of twelve original photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1946. Shown here is a pair of unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapods" pushing a mixed-cargo freight train around the Curve and up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin, where they will be uncoupled and returned to Altoona for yet another helper/pusher run up "The Mountain." (Track 1) |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1946 Upload Date: 6/8/2023 7:14:28 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Steam |
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61 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR Westbound Passenger, c. 1946 |
| Description: |
Baera HC. Here is the eleventh of twelve original photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1946. Shown here is a pair of unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotives ~ the first a "Mountain," the second a "Pacific" ~ pulling a passenger train around the Curve and up the Allegheny Mountains to Johnstown and points West. (Track 2) |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1946 Upload Date: 6/8/2023 7:15:20 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
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57 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR Eastbound Deadheads, c. 1946 |
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Baera HC. Here is the twelfth of twelve original photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1946. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4421 and another locomotive whose road number is not recorded. Both are I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapods." #4421 was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during April of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in February of 1943, and retired in November of 1953 after 30 years of faithful service. In this context, they're returning to Altoona for yet another helper/pusher run up "The Mountain." (Track 4) |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1946 Upload Date: 6/8/2023 7:16:05 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 4421(2-10-0) |
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93 Comments: 0 |
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