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Viewing Album: PRR: McLeod ~> Blackhawk Series ~ 1948-1954
By:
Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:
8/16/1948 - 8/16/1948
Album Info:
Here are 19 duplicate 35mm B&W slides that were taken by Mr. Fred McLeod at and nearby the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania. All of them come from a slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa. Also included are 23 images from the same set via the William E. Burket Collection.
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Title:
PRR 5827, BP-60, 1948
Description:
FM. Here is a duplicate 35mm B&W slide of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania. Photo Caption: "Baldwin 'Centipede' twin 4-8-8-4 diesels on downgrade at Horseshoe Curve. Summer, 1948." Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5827 and another "Centipede" whose road number is not recorded. Both were built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as 3,000 horsepower BP-60's for passenger service, but later regeared and downgraded to 2,500 horsepower BH-50's for freight and helper service. #5827 was built in October of 1948 and retired in September of 1962 after just 14 years of revenue service. In this context, they're pulling a passenger train around the Curve on its way down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East. This photo comes from a slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (22-4).
Photo Date:
8/15/1948
Upload Date:
8/19/2020 3:08:36 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5827(DR12-8-1500/2)
Views:
252
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Adjacent Action, 1948
Description:
FM. Here is a duplicate 35mm B&W slide of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania. Photo Caption: "J-1, 2-10-4, on upgrade as coal train descends Horseshoe Curve on adjacent track. Summer, 1948." The locomotive road numbers are not recorded. Note the lucky railfan at the far left and four-track Signal Bridge #2418 in the distance. This photo comes from a slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (22-17)
Photo Date:
8/15/1948
Upload Date:
10/3/2019 3:00:43 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
398
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7784, H-8SA, 1948
Description:
FM. Here is a duplicate 35mm B&W slide of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken near East Liberty, Pennsylvania. Photo Caption: "Class H Consolidation engine on way-freight near East Liberty, Pa., April, 1948." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7784, an H-8SA (2-8-0) built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an H-8A during July of 1910, rebuilt in Juniata as an H-8SA in October of 1918, and retired in June of 1948 after 38 years of faithful service. This photo comes from a slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (22-18).
Photo Date:
4/16/1948
Upload Date:
12/24/2019 11:48:37 AM
Location:
East Liberty, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 7784(2-8-0)
Views:
263
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 3874, K-4S, 1950
Description:
FM. Here is a duplicate 35mm B&W slide of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania. Photo Caption: "A K-4 Pacific giving a diesel a boost up to Gallitzin. Train No. 13. Fall, 1950." Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #3874, #5851, and an E-7 "B" unit whose road number is not recorded. #3874 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in June of 1923 and retired in April of 1956. #5851 is an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in August of 1947 and rated at 2,000 HP. This photo comes from a slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (22-25).
Photo Date:
10/21/1950
Upload Date:
8/19/2020 3:09:52 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 3874(4-6-2)
PRR 5851(E7A)
Views:
268
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6333, I-1SA, 1950
Description:
FM. Here is a duplicate 35mm B&W slide of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania. Photo Caption: "I-1 Decapod coming down from Gallitzin Summit to Altoona with a long train of coal. October, 1950." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6333, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built in Juniata as an I-1S during August of 1919, rebuilt as an I-1SA in September of 1944, and retired in February of 1958 after 39 years of faithful service. This photo comes from a slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (22-27). (Photo taken 21 October 1950)
Photo Date:
10/21/1950
Upload Date:
8/19/2020 3:10:52 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6333(2-10-0)
Views:
226
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9688, EH-15, 1950
Description:
FM. Here is a duplicate 35mm B&W slide of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania. Photo Caption: "3-unit Electro-Motive pusher on upgrade as viewed two miles above the Horseshoe. Fall, 1950." Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9688 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are EH-15's built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9688 was constructed as an EH-15 in February of 1949, later regeared and reclassified as an EF-15A, and retired in November of 1964 after just 15 years of service. In this context, they're serving as tail-end pushers on a westbound freight train ~ but once through one of the Gallitzin tunnels, they'll be uncoupled and returned to Altoona for yet another helper/pusher run up "The Mountain." This photo comes from a slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (22-34). (Photo taken 21 October 1950)
Photo Date:
10/21/1950
Upload Date:
8/17/2021 8:27:05 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 9688(F3A)
Views:
210
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Westbound Pushers, 1950
Description:
FM. Here is a duplicate 35mm B&W slide of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken just East of Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania. Photo Caption: "A jaunty pair of 2-10-0 pushers keep train going at 15 m.p.h. all the way from Altoona to Gallitzin. October, 1950." This photo comes from a slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (22-36).
Photo Date:
10/21/1950
Upload Date:
1/22/2020 6:55:43 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
189
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Eastbound Troop Train, 1949
Description:
FM. Here is a duplicate 35mm B&W slide of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken near Lewistown, Pennsylvania, on 9 July 1949. Photo Caption: "T-1's were always turning up on specials back in 1949 when this photo was taken on July 9. Eastbound troop train at 70 m.p.h." Shown here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad Class "T" (4-4-4-4) steam locomotive pulling an eastbound troop train through the Juniata River Valley to Harrisburg and points East. This photo comes from a slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (22-42).
Photo Date:
7/9/1949
Upload Date:
11/15/2022 7:57:58 PM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
78
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Eastbound Passenger Train, 1949
Description:
FM. Here is a duplicate 35mm B&W slide of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania. Photo Caption: "'The Spirit of St. Louis' glides east down the Horseshoe Curve. November, 1949." Note that the train is powered by a pair of brand-new GM-EMD EP-20's. This photo comes from a slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (22-47). (Photo taken 8 November 1949)
Photo Date:
11/8/1949
Upload Date:
2/22/2020 1:40:43 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
173
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 949, K-4S, 1949
Description:
FM. Here is a duplicate 35mm B&W slide of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania. Photo Caption: "Two K-4's and a T-1 on a 28-car express. (T-1 is hidden by smoke and shadow.) November 8, 1949." In the lead is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #949, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918 and retired in November of 1951 after 33 years of faithful service. This photo comes from a slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (22-50).
Photo Date:
11/8/1949
Upload Date:
10/18/2019 3:26:38 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 949(4-6-2)
Views:
316
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9684, EH-15, 1949
Description:
FM. Here is a duplicate 35mm B&W slide of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken near Altoona, Pennsylvania. Photo Caption: "A mile below the Horseshoe Curve with a 3-unit diesel on front and a 3-unit diesel pusher. Summer, 1949." Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9684 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are EH-15's built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9684 was constructed as an EH-15 in February of 1949, later regeared and reclassified as an EF-15A, and retired in December of 1966 after just 17 years of revenue service. In this context, this A-B-A set is serving as tail-end pushers on a westbound freight train ~ but once through one of the Gallitzin tunnels, they'll be uncoupled and returned to Altoona for yet another helper/pusher run up "The Mountain." This photo comes from a slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (22-52).
Photo Date:
8/15/1949
Upload Date:
6/25/2021 8:01:57 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 9684(F3A)
Views:
137
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6443, J-1, 1949
Description:
FM. Here is a duplicate 35mm B&W slide of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken near Altoona, Pennsylvania. Photo Caption: "29-car express train hauled by a T-1 and a J-1 about four miles below the Horseshoe Curve. November 1, 1949." Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6443 and a "Duplex" whose road number is not recorded. #6443 is a J-1 (2-10-0) "Texas" built in Juniata during November of 1943 and retired in April of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. This photo comes from a slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (22-57).
Photo Date:
11/1/1949
Upload Date:
2/28/2019 3:32:00 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6443(2-10-4)
Views:
430
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 4543, I-1SA, 1949
Description:
FM. Here is a duplicate 35mm B&W slide of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania. Photo Caption: "A pair of I-1 engines helping 110-car freight up the grade. Single J-1 is on the front end. October 24, 1949." Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4543 and another locomotive whose number is not recorded. Both are I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapods." #4543 was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during August of 1923, rebuilt as an I-1SA in September of 1944, and retired in August of 1959 after 36 years of faithful service. Also visible is PRR N-5 cabin car #477747. This photo comes from a slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (22-58)
Photo Date:
10/24/1949
Upload Date:
10/10/2019 2:47:30 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4543(2-10-0)
Views:
395
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9558, EF-15, 1949
Description:
FM. Here is a duplicate 35mm B&W slide of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania. Revised Caption: "Twin-unit Electro-Motive diesel emerging from [New Portage] Tunnel on downgrade to Altoona. Summer, 1949." Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9558 and another "EF" Class unit whose road number is not recorded. Both were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9558 is an EF-15 built in September of 1948 and retired in December of 1963 after just 15 years of revenue service. In the right foreground is the turnout to the eastbound New Portage Secondary Track. This photo comes from a B&W slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (22-63).
Photo Date:
8/15/1949
Upload Date:
5/5/2018 1:38:23 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Tunnel
Locomotives:
PRR 9558(F3A)
Views:
517
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9534, EF-15, 1949
Description:
FM. Here is a duplicate 35mm B&W slide of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken near Altoona, Pennsylvania. Photo Caption: "Climbing up to the Horseshoe Curve from the east. September, 1949." Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9534 and two more "EF" Class units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9534 is an EF-15 built in September of 1948 and retired in October of 1967 after just 19 years of revenue service. They're passing under four-track Signal Bridge #2406 on their way up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Gallitzin and points West. This photo comes from a B&W slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (22-67).
Photo Date:
9/22/1949
Upload Date:
3/9/2020 11:44:55 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 9534(F3A)
Views:
341
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6764, M-1A, 1953
Description:
FM. Here is a duplicate 35mm B&W slide of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken near Mount Union, Pennsylvania. Photo Caption: "Old Pennsy Wildcat still in use between Milltown and Mt. Union, Pa. June, 1953." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6764, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in Juniata during August of 1930 and retired in February of 1956 after 26 years of faithful service. This photo comes from a slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (22-71).
Photo Date:
6/21/1953
Upload Date:
1/10/2018 4:15:38 AM
Location:
Mount Union, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6764(4-8-2)
Views:
691
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9832, EFP-15, 1954
Description:
FM. Here is a duplicate 35mm B&W slide of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken near Emporium, Pennsylvania. Photo Caption: "Triple unit, all service, Electro-Motive diesel gliding leisurely south of Emporium, with Buffalo-Washington train. Summer, 1954." Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9832 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9832 is an EFP-15 constructed in April of 1952. This photo comes from a slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (22-72).
Photo Date:
8/15/1954
Upload Date:
8/17/2021 8:28:24 AM
Location:
Emporium, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 9832(FP7A)
Views:
227
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5839, EP-22, 1952
Description:
FM. Here is a duplicate 35mm B&W slide of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken near Millerstown, Pennsylvania. Photo Caption: "'Manhattan Limited,' westbound, along Juniata River between Harrisburg and Altoona. Summer, 1952." Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5839 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are EP-22's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5839 was constructed in February of 1951. This photo comes from a slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (22-73).
Photo Date:
8/15/1952
Upload Date:
8/17/2021 10:46:06 PM
Location:
Millerstown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5839(E8A)
Views:
179
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4494, I-1SA, c. 1949
Description:
FM. Here is a duplicate 35mm B&W slide of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, c. 1949. Photo Caption: "2-10-0, Class I-1, nearing Gallitzin after coming upgrade from Altoona. Another 2-10-0 is on the rear. Westbound train." Shown here is PRR engine #4494, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during June of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in April of 1944, and retired in March of 1953 after 30 years of service. This photo comes from a slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (22-74).
Photo Date:
9/22/1949
Upload Date:
2/1/2024 1:19:41 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 4494(2-10-0)
Views:
48
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4559, I-1S, 1948
Description:
FM. Here is an image of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken near South Fork, Pennsylvania, in May of 1948. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4559 and another locomotive whose road number is not recorded. #4559 is an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during September of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in March of 1949, and retired in December of 1956 after 33 years of faithful service. This image comes from a B&W slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
5/5/1948
Upload Date:
7/3/2022 8:53:26 PM
Location:
South Fork, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4559(2-10-0)
Views:
78
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 809, L-1S, 1948
Description:
FM. Here is an image of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 24 July 1948. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #809 and #5522. Both were built in Juniata. #809 is an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" constructed during May of 1917 and retired in October of 1948, while #5522 is a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built in May of 1946 and retired March of 1952. They're about to enter one of the Gallitzin Tunnels with a passenger train bound for Johnstown and points West. Once past the tunnel, #809 will be uncoupled and head back down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona for yet another helper run. This image comes from a B&W slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
7/24/1948
Upload Date:
7/3/2022 8:54:10 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 809(2-8-2)
PRR 5522(4-4-4-4)
Views:
212
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5863, EP-20, 1948
Description:
FM. Here is an image of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, in August of 1948. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5863 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5863 was constructed in February of 1948. In this context, this A-A set is pulling a passenger train under four-track Signal Bridge #2417 on its way down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East. This image comes from a B&W slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1948
Upload Date:
7/4/2022 7:51:46 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5863(E7A)
Views:
82
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4393, I-1SA, 1948
Description:
FM. Here is a duplicate 35mm B&W slide of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, in August of 1948. Photo Caption: "2-10-0, Class I-1, after passing center of Horseshoe Curve on downgrade. Eastbound train." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4393, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during February of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in April of 1942, and retired in August of 1959 after 36 years of faithful service. This photo comes from a B&W slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa.
Photo Date:
8/15/1948
Upload Date:
10/14/2017 12:51:43 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4393(2-10-0)
Views:
906
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 5831, BP-60, 1948
Description:
FM. Here is an image of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, in August of 1948. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5831 and another "Centipede" whose road number is not recorded. Both were built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as 3,000 horsepower BP-60's for passenger service, but later regeared and downgraded to 2,500 horsepower BH-50's for freight and helper service #5831 was constructed in January of 1948 and retired in September of 1962 after just 14 years of revenue service. In this context, they're pulling a passenger train around the Curve on its way down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East. This image comes from a B&W slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1948
Upload Date:
7/4/2022 7:50:43 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5831(DR12-8-1500/2)
Views:
98
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3721, I-1S, 1948
Description:
FM. Here is an image of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, in August of 1948. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3721 and another locomotive whose road number is not recorded. #3721 is an I-1S (2-10-0) "Decapod" built in Juniata during June of 1919 and retired in March of 1956 after 37 years of faithful service. They're serving as tail-end pushers on a freight train that's rounding the Curve on its way up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West. Once past the Gallitzin Tunnels, they'll be uncoupled and head back down to Altoona for yet another helper/pusher run up "The Mountain." This image comes from a B&W slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1948
Upload Date:
7/3/2022 9:57:13 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3721(2-10-0)
Views:
81
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4353, I-1SA, 1948
Description:
FM. Here is a duplicate 35mm B&W slide of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, in August of 1948. Photo Caption: "2-10-0 and 4-8-2 pushers hard at work at top of Horseshoe Curve. Summer, 1948." Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4353 and a "Mountain" class engine whose number is not recorded. #4353 is an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during December of 1922, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in April of 1943, and retired in June of 1953 after 31 years of faithful service. This photo comes from a B&W slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa.
Photo Date:
8/15/1948
Upload Date:
10/14/2017 12:54:55 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4353(2-10-0)
Views:
789
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6154, J-1, 1948
Description:
FM. Here is an image of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 23 August 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6154, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during December of 1943 and retired in April of 1959 after just 16 years of revenue service. In this context, it's pulling a mixed-cargo freight train up the Allegheny Mountains and around the Curve on its way to Gallitzin and points West. This image comes from a B&W slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa. William E. Burket Collection. (#9,200)
Photo Date:
8/23/1948
Upload Date:
7/4/2022 7:52:22 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6154(2-10-4)
Views:
115
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5755, AP-20, 1949
Description:
FM. Here is an image of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken near Lewistown, Pennsylvania, on 9 July 1949. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5755 and a "B" unit whose number is not recorded. Both are AP-20's built by the American Locomotive Company and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5755 was built in November of 1947 as an AP-20, regeared and reclassified as an AFP-20, and retired in September of 1962 after just 15 years of revenue service. This image comes from a B&W slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
7/9/1949
Upload Date:
7/4/2022 1:58:36 PM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5755(PA1)
Views:
100
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR T-1, "Duplex," 1949
Description:
FM. Here is an image of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken near Lewistown, Pennsylvania, on 10 July 1949. Shown here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad "T" Class (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" steam locomotive scooping water while pulling a passenger train through the Juniata River Valley. This image comes from a B&W slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
7/10/1949
Upload Date:
7/4/2022 2:00:36 PM
Location:
Lewistown, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
64
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4552, I-1SA, 1949
Description:
FM. Here is an image of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 9 October 1949. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4552 and another locomotive whose road number is not recorded. #4552 is an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during September of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in July of 1944, and retired in January of 1960 after 37 years of faithful service. In this context, these locomotives have just passed through the New Portage Tunnel on their way down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona. This image comes from a B&W slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
10/9/1949
Upload Date:
7/4/2022 5:43:17 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Tunnel,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4552(2-10-0)
Views:
98
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3763, K-4S, 1949
Description:
FM. Here is an image of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 9 October 1949. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3763 and a pair of Baldwin-built BP-60 "Centipedes" whose road numbers are not recorded. #3763 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1920 and retired in October of 1948 after 28 years of faithful service. In this context, these locomotives are pulling the "Gotham Limited" down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona, whereupon the "Pacific" will be uncoupled and readied for another helper run up "The Mountain." This image comes from a B&W slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
10/9/1949
Upload Date:
7/4/2022 5:42:47 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 3763(4-6-2)
Views:
80
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4597, I-1SA, 1949
Description:
FM. Here is an image of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 9 October 1949. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4597 and another locomotive whose road number is not recorded. #4597 is an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during September of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in May of 1936, and retired in November of 1951 after 28 years of service. In this context, they're pulling a mixed-cargo freight train up the Allegheny Mountains, and are about to pass through one of the Gallitzin tunnels on their way West to Pitcairn. This image comes from a B&W slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
10/9/1949
Upload Date:
7/5/2022 9:13:23 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4597(2-10-0)
Views:
83
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 9519, EH-15, 1949
Description:
FM. Here is an image of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 9 October 1949. Prominent here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #9519 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are EH-15's built by GM-EMD and rated at 1,500 horsepower each. #9519 was constructed in January of 1949, later regeared and reclassified as an EF-15A, and retired in December of 1962 after just 13 years of revenue service. In this context, this A-B-A set is serving as tail-end pushers on a westbound freight train ~ but once through one of the Gallitzin tunnels, they'll be uncoupled and returned to Altoona for yet another helper/pusher run up "The Mountain." The number of the N-5C cabin car is not recorded. This image comes from a B&W slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
10/9/1949
Upload Date:
7/4/2022 5:43:49 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 9519(F3A)
Views:
100
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6416, J-1A, 1949
Description:
FM. Here is an image of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 10 October 1949. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6416, a J-1A (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during July of 1943 and retired in November of 1958 after just 15 years of revenue service. In this context, it's pulling a freight train around the Curve on its way up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West. This image comes from a B&W slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
10/10/1949
Upload Date:
7/6/2022 1:37:14 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6416(2-10-4)
Views:
83
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5876, EP-20, 1949
Description:
FM. Here is an image of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 10 October 1949. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5876 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5876 was constructed in April of 1949. In this context, this A-A set is pulling the "Gotham Limited" around the Curve on its way down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East. This image comes from a B&W slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
10/10/1949
Upload Date:
7/6/2022 1:36:35 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5876(E7A)
Views:
90
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6170, J-1, 1949
Description:
FM. Here is an image of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 10 October 1949. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6170, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata in September of 1944 and retired in April of 1958 after just 14 years of service. This image comes from a B&W slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
10/10/1949
Upload Date:
7/5/2022 10:35:06 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6170(2-10-4)
Views:
104
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 6923, M-1, 1950
Description:
FM. Here is an image of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken at the Passenger Station in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 4 July 1950. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6923 and another locomotive whose road number is not recorded. #6923 is an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during November of 1926 and retired in June of 1957 after 31 years of faithful service. In this context, they're departing the Station with a passenger train on its way up the Allegheny Mountains to Johnstown and points West. Partially visible in the background are some of the PRR's 12th Street Car Shops. This image comes from a B&W slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
7/4/1950
Upload Date:
7/6/2022 11:04:45 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Station,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 6923(4-8-2)
Views:
86
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4383, I-1SA, 1950
Description:
FM. Here is an image of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 21 October 1950. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4383, 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 October of 1941, and retired in October of 1959 after 36 years of faithful service. This image comes from a B&W slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
10/21/1950
Upload Date:
7/6/2022 9:52:10 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4383(2-10-0)
Views:
101
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5347, K-4S, 1950
Description:
FM. Here is an image of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 21 October 1950. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5347 and two more locomotives whose road numbers are not recorded. All are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics." #5347 was built in Juniata during May of 1918 and retired in December of 1955 after 37 years of faithful service. In this context, these locomotives are rockin' 'n' rollin' up the Allegheny Mountains and will soon pass through one of the Gallitzin Tunnels, whereupon the lead two engines will be uncoupled and returned to Altoona for further helper runs up "The Mountain." This image comes from a B&W slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
10/21/1950
Upload Date:
7/6/2022 3:51:30 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5347(4-6-2)
Views:
106
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5844, EP-20, 1950
Description:
FM. Here is an image of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 21 October 1950. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5844 and another unit whose number is not recorded. Both are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5844 was built in August of 1947. In this context, this A-B set is pulling a passenger train down the Allegheny Mountains and around the Horseshoe Curve to Altoona and points East. This image comes from a B&W slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
10/21/1950
Upload Date:
7/6/2022 3:52:20 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5844(E7A)
Views:
101
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR J-1, "Texas," 1950
Description:
FM. Here is an image of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 21 October 1950. Shown here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad "J" Class (2-10-4) "Texas" steam locomotive pulling a freight train up the East Slope of the Allegheny Mountains, just below the Gallitzin tunnels. This image comes from a B&W slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
10/21/1950
Upload Date:
7/6/2022 3:53:03 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
Views:
55
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 5541, T-1, 1951
Description:
FM. Here is an image of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken near South Fork, Pennsylvania, on 21 July 1951. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5541, a T-1 (4-4-4-4) "Duplex" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during June of 1946 and retired in December of 1953 after just seven years of revenue service. Note the "Troop Sleeper" immediately behind the tender. This image comes from a B&W slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
7/21/1951
Upload Date:
7/6/2022 3:53:59 PM
Location:
South Fork, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5541(UNKNOWN)
Views:
135
Comments:
0
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