| Title: |
"Pennsy Steam And Semaphores," Page 92, 1974 |
| Description: |
Westing. Here is a photo that was published originally in Fred Westing's 1974 book entitled "Pennsy Steam And Semaphores," page 92. Partial Photo Caption: "The eastbound Gotham Limited, train 54, as it passes the Horseshoe Curve with a doubleheader of two K4s class locomotives in 1929. The first engine was No. 5072, formerly assigned to the Maryland Division." Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5072 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1917 and retired in January of 1949 after 32 years of faithful service. Photo taken from the porch of the Kittanning Point Station. |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/1974 Upload Date: 6/24/2025 8:19:03 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5072(4-6-2) |
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