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Title:
PC "Horseshoe Curve," c. 1969
Description:
Here is a postal card entitled "Horseshoe Curve." No Postmark. Caption On Reverse: "Eastbound locomotives passing the Pride & Joy of the P.R.R. K-4s #1361 on the world-famous Horseshoe Curve." Pictured on the left is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1361, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918 and retired in May of 1956 after 38 years of faithful service. Pictured on the right is Penn Central Railroad engine #6040 and perhaps two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. #6040 is an SD-40 built (for the PRR) in February of 1966 and rated at 3,000 horsepower. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/15/1969
Upload Date:
10/27/2018 12:29:50 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PC 6040(SD40)
PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:
999
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Allegheny Portage Railroad," Front Cover, 1997
Description:
Here is the front cover of Charles S. Roberts' 1997 book entitled "Triumph I: Altoona To Pitcairn 1846-1996." Partial Cover Caption: "Bitter winter weather remains another obstacle to any mountain crossing, no less so for PRR on this or any other day. On 10 February 1968, units 6046, 2425, 2503, and 2205 with a westbounder have just topped the grade as they exit Allegheny Tunnel, PRR's first bore at Gallitzin. The summit is precisely at the portal behind the locomotives." Shown here (L to R) are Penn Central engines #6046, #2425, #2503, and #2205. #6046 is an SD-40 built by GM-EMD in 1966 and rated at 3,000 horsepower. #2425 is a C-425 built by the American Locomotive Works in 1965 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. #2503 is a GF-25 built by General Electric in 1962 and rated at 2,500 horsepower. #2205 is an EF-22 built by GM-EMD in 1963 and rated at 2,250 horsepower.
Photo Date:
1/1/1997
Upload Date:
1/10/2018 1:42:31 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Tunnel,Winter
Locomotives:
PC 6046(SD40)
PC 2425(C425)
PC 2503(U25B)
PC 2205(GP30)
Views:
825
Comments:
0
Title:
PC 6048, SD40, 1968
Description:
AHC. Here is an original 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, in April of 1968. Shown here (R to L) are Penn Central engines #6048 and #6096. Both are SD40's built by GM-EMD for the Pennsylvania Railroad and rated at 3,000 horsepower each. #6048 was constructed in February of 1966, while #6096 was built one month later. In this context, they're rounding the Curve on their way down to East Altoona for yet another helper or pusher run up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and back.
Photo Date:
4/16/1968
Upload Date:
2/20/2024 10:00:40 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PC 6048(SD40)
PC 6096(SD40)
Views:
218
Comments:
0
Title:
"Trains" Magazine, April 1968
Description:
Here is a photo taken by Mr. John G. Williams, Jr. It was published originally in the April 1968 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 8. Partial Caption: "On Merger Day plus 10, a westbound Penn Central freight ascends Horse Shoe Curve behind a locomotive team consisting of freshly repainted EMD SD-40 6056 and unrelettered ex-PRR Geep calves. Initially at least, new 'two worms in love' PC logo is eing carried in white on nose and flanks." Shown here (L to R) are Penn Central engines #6056, #3816-B, and #3835-B. All were built by GM-EMD for the Pennsylvania Railroad. #6056 is an SD40 built in February of 1966 and rated at 3,000 horsepower. #3816 and #3835 are both GP9 B-units rated at 1,750 horsepower each; #3816 was built in November of 1957, while #3835 was constructed in October of 1959.
Photo Date:
4/1/1968
Upload Date:
4/12/2022 8:50:31 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter
Locomotives:
PC 6056(SD40)
PC 3816-B(GP9B)
PC 3835-B(GP9B)
Views:
456
Comments:
0
Title:
PC 2233, GP-30, 1969
Description:
AHC. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 30 May 1969. Shown here (L to R) are Penn Central Railroad engines #2233, #6066, #6077, and another unit whose number is not recorded. All were built by GM-EMD for the Pennsylvania Railroad; their PRR road numbers were the same. #2233 is a GP-30 built in April of 1963, rated at 2,250 horsepower, and presently on display (in Conrail colors!) at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. #6066 and #6077 are both SD-40's built in February of 1966 and rated at 3,000 horsepower each. Here, they are pulling a TrucTrain around the Curve and up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin, Pittsburgh, and points West.
Photo Date:
5/30/1969
Upload Date:
6/17/2018 2:11:38 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PC 2233(GP30)
PC 6066(SD40)
PC 6077(SD40)
Views:
1084
Comments:
1
Title:
PC Derailment At Horseshoe Curve, #1 of 2, 1968
Description:
Here is page one of a two-page camera study that was published originally in the September 1968 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 34. These photos were taken by Ken Kraemer as a westbound Penn Central freight train began derailing as it rounded the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 12 May 1968.
Photo Date:
9/1/1968
Upload Date:
4/13/2022 10:30:32 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Wreck
Locomotives:
PC 6068(SD40)
PC 6175(SD45)
PC 4366(FP7A)
Views:
498
Comments:
0
Title:
PC "Penn Central Freight Train," c. 1970
Description:
Here is a postal card entitled "Penn Central Freight Train." No Postmark. Shown here (L to R) are PC engines #6076, #6125, #2432, and another unit whose road number is not recorded. #6076 is an SD-40 built by GM-EMD in February of 1966 for the PRR and rated at 3,000 horsepower. #6125 is an SD-45 constructed by GM-EMD in November of 1966 for the PRR and rated at 3,600 horsepower. And #2432 is a C425 built by the American Locomotive Company in March of 1965 for the PRR and rated at 2,500 horsepower. In this context, they're pulling a maifest freight train around the Horseshoe Curve and up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. (#10,700)
Photo Date:
4/16/1970
Upload Date:
7/10/2023 11:43:33 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PC 6076(SD40)
PC 6125(SD45)
PC 2432(C425)
Views:
568
Comments:
0
Title:
Altoona Yards (#1 of 2), 1973
Description:
Hazy. Here is an original telephoto view that I took of Penn Central Railroad property in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during July of 1973. Shown here (L to R) are some of what used to be Pennsylvania Railroad Passenger Car Shops, the two-track mainline through Altoona, as well as several freight trains awaiting crews and engines to pull them up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Gallitzin and points West. Awaiting permission to proceed is a westbound merchandise freight train, headed by PC engine #6076. Photo taken from the 4th Street Bridge.
Photo Date:
7/14/1973
Upload Date:
10/7/2016 2:22:46 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard,Signal,Track
Locomotives:
PC 6076(SD40)
Views:
559
Comments:
0
Title:
PC 6076, SD-40, 1973
Description:
Hazy. Here is an original photo that I took of a Penn Central Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during July of 1973. Shown here (L to R) are PC engines #6076, #6161, #6142, and another unit whose number is not recorded. All were built by EMD. #6076 is an SD-40 built in 1966 and rated at 3,000 horsepower; its original PRR number was the same. #6161 and #6142 are SD-45's built in 1967 and rated at 3,600 horsepower each; their original PRR numbers were the same. The crew has received permission to proceed, and are in the process of pulling their merchandise freight train up the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Gallitzin and points West. Visible on the right is a portion of the PC's WORKS Tower.
Photo Date:
7/14/1973
Upload Date:
10/7/2016 2:26:44 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard,Signal,Track
Locomotives:
PC 6076(SD40)
PC 6161(SD45)
PC 6142(SD45)
Views:
916
Comments:
2
Title:
PC 6076, SD-40, 1973
Description:
Hazy. Here is an original photo that I took of a Penn Central Railroad train in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during July of 1973. Shown here (L to R) are PC engines #6076, #6161, #6142, and another unit whose number is not recorded. All were built by EMD. #6076 is an SD-40 built in 1966 and rated at 3,000 horsepower; its original PRR number was the same. #6161 and #6142 are SD-45's built in 1967 and rated at 3,600 horsepower each; their original PRR numbers were the same. They are passing under the 4th Street Bridge with their merchandise freight train, and are about to begin climbing the Allegheny Mountains via the Horseshoe Curve to Gallitzin and points West. Visible in the foreground is the two-track, west-facing signal bridge; the 7th Street Bridge is also visible in the distance.
Photo Date:
7/14/1973
Upload Date:
10/7/2016 3:10:29 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Signal,Track
Locomotives:
PC 6076(SD40)
PC 6161(SD45)
PC 6142(SD45)
Views:
583
Comments:
0
Title:
PC 6084, SD40, #1 of 4, 1968
Description:
PC Power. Here is the first of four original photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken near Bellaire, Ohio, on 5 May 1968. Shown here is Penn Central Railroad engine #6084, an SD40 built for the Pennsylvania Railroad by GM-EMD in March of 1966 and rated at 3,000 horsepower.
Photo Date:
5/5/1968
Upload Date:
12/17/2024 8:14:23 AM
Location:
Bellaire, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PC 6084(SD40)
Views:
130
Comments:
0
Title:
PC 6084, SD40, #2 of 4, 1968
Description:
PC Power. Here is the second of four original photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken near Bellaire, Ohio, on 5 May 1968. Shown here is Penn Central Railroad engine #6084, an SD40 built for the Pennsylvania Railroad by GM-EMD in March of 1966 and rated at 3,000 horsepower.
Photo Date:
5/5/1968
Upload Date:
12/17/2024 8:14:55 AM
Location:
Bellaire, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PC 6084(SD40)
Views:
131
Comments:
0
Title:
PC 6084, SD40, #3 of 4, 1968
Description:
PC Power. Here is the third of four original photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken near Bellaire, Ohio, on 5 May 1968. Shown here is Penn Central Railroad engine #6084, an SD40 built for the Pennsylvania Railroad by GM-EMD in March of 1966 and rated at 3,000 horsepower. It's the Engineman's view.
Photo Date:
5/5/1968
Upload Date:
12/17/2024 8:15:24 AM
Location:
Bellaire, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
InCab
Locomotives:
PC 6084(SD40)
Views:
112
Comments:
0
Title:
PC 6084, SD40, #4 of 4, 1968
Description:
PC Power. Here is the fourth of four original photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken near Bellaire, Ohio, on 5 May 1968. Shown here is Penn Central Railroad engine #6084, an SD40 built for the Pennsylvania Railroad by GM-EMD in March of 1966 and rated at 3,000 horsepower. It's the Engineman's view.
Photo Date:
5/5/1968
Upload Date:
12/17/2024 8:15:50 AM
Location:
Bellaire, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
InCab
Locomotives:
PC 6084(SD40)
Views:
144
Comments:
0
Title:
PC Derailment At Horseshoe Curve, #2 of 2, 1968
Description:
Here is page two of a two-page camera study that was published originally in the September 1968 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 35. These photos were taken by Ken Kraemer as a westbound Penn Central freight train began derailing as it rounded the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 12 May 1968.
Photo Date:
9/1/1968
Upload Date:
4/13/2022 10:33:41 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Wreck
Locomotives:
PC 6087(SD40)
PC 6515(U25C)
PC 6194(SD45)
PC 4366(FP7A)
Views:
607
Comments:
0
Title:
PC 6278, SD40, 1975
Description:
PC Power. Here is an original photo that I took near Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, on 5 June 1975. Shown here (L to R) are Penn Central Railroad engines #6278 and #2297. Both were built by GM-EMD. #6278 is an SD40 and #2297 is a GP35. They're pulling an eastbound merchandise freight (with autoracks) and are about to cross State Route 829 ~ just off of US Route 22, East of Huntingdon. The mountains of the Juniata River Valley dominate the distance.
Photo Date:
6/5/1975
Upload Date:
8/17/2016 3:33:05 AM
Location:
Huntingdon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal
Locomotives:
PC 6278(SD40)
PC 2297(GP35)
Views:
810
Comments:
1
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