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"Horseshoe Curve," Page 20, 1941 |
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Here is page one of a seven-page article by Harry T. Sohlberg entitled "Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in the November 1941 issue of "Mutual Magazine," page 20. (This is actually a reprint of an article published in the March 1941 issue of "Trains" magazine, pages 28-35.) Bottom Photo: Visible here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's Kittanning Point Passenger Station, which was demolished during 1940. |
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11/3/1941 Upload Date: 1/26/2019 11:05:17 AM |
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ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Station,Steam,Passenger |
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| Title: |
"Horseshoe Curve," Page 21, 1941 |
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Here is page two of a seven-page article by Harry T. Sohlberg entitled "Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in the November 1941 issue of "Mutual Magazine," page 21. (This is actually a reprint of an article published in the March 1941 issue of "Trains" magazine, pages 28-35.) Top Photo: Partially visible here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's Signal Bridge #2418; it's facing westbound. Also of note is a relief map drawn by Linn H. Westcott which depicts the routes of the Portage, New Portage, and Pennsylvania Railroads over and through the Allegheny Mountains in southwestern Pennsylvania. |
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11/3/1941 Upload Date: 1/26/2019 10:49:01 AM |
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ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Signal |
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| Title: |
"Horseshoe Curve," Page 22, 1941 |
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Here is page three of a seven-page article by Harry T. Sohlberg entitled "Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in the November 1941 issue of "Mutual Magazine," page 22. (This is actually a reprint of an article published in the March 1941 issue of "Trains" magazine, pages 28-35.) Photo Caption: "A stock train slides down the grade with its Mountain type locomotive pumping air to control descent." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6713, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during April of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in August of 1944, and retired in December of 1956 after 26 years of faithful service. Also of note is a list of 28 named passenger trains which negotiate the Curve between 10:00 P.M. and 4:00 A.M., come rain or come shine! |
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11/3/1941 Upload Date: 1/26/2019 10:51:15 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Signal |
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PRR 6713(4-8-2) |
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"Horseshoe Curve," Page 23, 1941 |
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Here is page four of a seven-page article by Harry T. Sohlberg entitled "Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in the November 1941 issue of "Mutual Magazine," page 23. (This is actually a reprint of an article published in the March 1941 issue of "Trains" magazine, pages 28-35.) Partial Caption: "A Pennsy Mikado rolling westward out of the single-track [Allegheny] tunnel at Gallitzin." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3474, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikako" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1916 and retired in November of 1949 after 33 years of faithful service. |
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11/3/1941 Upload Date: 1/26/2019 10:54:14 AM |
| Location: |
Gallitzin, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Tunnel,Steam |
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PRR 3474(2-8-2) |
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| Title: |
"Horseshoe Curve," Page 24, 1941 |
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Here is page five of a seven-page article by Harry T. Sohlberg entitled "Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in the November 1941 issue of "Mutual Magazine," page 24. (This is actually a reprint of an article published in the March 1941 issue of "Trains" magazine, pages 28-35.) Partial Caption: "Pennsy fast freight, behind an M-1a Mountain type, dives into the west portal of the double-track New Portage Tunnel at Gallitzin, crest of the Alleghenies." |
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11/3/1941 Upload Date: 1/26/2019 10:56:40 AM |
| Location: |
Gallitzin, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Tunnel,Steam |
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| Title: |
"Horseshoe Curve," Page 25, 1941 |
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Here is page six of a seven-page article by Harry T. Sohlberg entitled "Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in the November 1941 issue of "Mutual Magazine," page 25. (This is actually a reprint of an article published in the March 1941 issue of "Trains" magazine, pages 28-35.) Bottom Photo: Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4527 and #6768. #4527 is an I-1S (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works 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 during September of 1930 and retired in February of 1955. |
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11/3/1941 Upload Date: 1/26/2019 10:59:33 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 4527(2-10-0) PRR 6768(4-8-2) |
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| Title: |
"Horseshoe Curve," Page 26, 1941 |
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Here is page seven of a seven-page article by Harry T. Sohlberg entitled "Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in the November 1941 issue of "Mutual Magazine," page 26. (This is actually a reprint of an article published in the March 1941 issue of "Trains" magazine, pages 28-35.) Partial Caption: "No. 24 slips downgrade on one of the inside tracks. No. 24 is an afternoon maid-of-all-work passenger train from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia." Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #3733 and #1339. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" built in Juniata. #3733 was built during February of 1920 and retired in April of 1956, while #1339 was built during April of 1918 and retired in February of 1956. |
| Photo Date: |
11/3/1941 Upload Date: 1/26/2019 11:01:37 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 3733(4-6-2) PRR 1339(4-6-2) |
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242 Comments: 0 |
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