"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 27, 1973         
Here is page 27 of a 64-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "World Famous Horseshoe Curve, Altoona, Pennsylvania Railroad." It was first issued in September of 1973. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4527 and #6768. #4527 is an I-1SA (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 in September of 1930 and retired in February of 1955. Photo taken by H.W. Pontin in July of 1940.
Date: 9/22/1973 Location: ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA Views: 97 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 4527(2-10-0) PRR 6768(4-8-2)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 27, 1973
Picture Categories: Steam This picture is part of album:  PRR: Albrecht ~> WF Horseshoe Curve ~ 1973
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