Here is page nine 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. Partial Caption: "It is sometime in 1892 and capped stack Class D-11a No. 601 with the Pennsylvania Limited is slowly gliding around the curve." Photo by William H. Rau. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #601, a D-11A (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during July of 1886 and retired in July of 1907 after 21 years of faithful service. |
Date:
9/22/1973 |
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA |
Views:
161 |
Collection Of:
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Author: Thomas C. Ayers
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Picture Categories: Steam,Passenger |
This picture is part of album: PRR: Albrecht ~> WF Horseshoe Curve ~ 1973 |