PRR "World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 3, 1973         
Here is page three 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. Shown here are two aerial views of "THE World Famous Horseshoe Curve." Note the oil-powered diesel-electric locomotives pulling a long freight train around the Curve and up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West. Also note the Burgoon Run tunnels, just visible at the bottom.
Date: 9/22/1973 Location: ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA Views: 287 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
PRR "World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 3, 1973
Picture Categories: Scenic,Tunnel This picture is part of album:  PRR: Albrecht ~> World Famous Horseshoe Curve (R)
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