"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 43, 1973         
Here is page 43 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. Photo by William H. Rau. Shown here (L to R) are the Altoona Passenger Station and its train shed, the Logan House behind them, and the 12th Street Footbridge at the far right. In the foreground is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #452, a Class D (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheeler" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1869, rebuilt in Juniata as a Class Da, then sold to the PC&StL and renumbered "57" in 1881. (To identify these buildings, refer to pages 37 and 38.)
Date: 9/22/1973 Location: Altoona, PA   Map Show Altoona on a rail map Views: 63 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 452(4-6-0)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 43, 1973
Picture Categories: Bridge,Station,Steam,Passenger This picture is part of album:  PRR: Albrecht ~> WF Horseshoe Curve ~ 1973
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