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PRR "Horseshoe Curve," Page 28, 1952 |
| Description: |
Here is page one of a two-page track plan by George A. Gloff entitled "Horseshoe Curve And Approach To Gallitzin Tunnels." It was published originally in the May 1952 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 28. In 1952, there were three PRR tunnels under the town of Gallitzin ~ not two, as suggested on the map. The southernmost bore was the New Portage Tunnel: it was completed in 1856 in conjunction with the construction of the Allegheny New Portage Railroad, was double-tracked, and used for eastbound traffic. The middle bore was the Allegheny Tunnel: it was completed by 1854 when the Curve was opened, was single tracked, and used for westbound traffic. And the northernmost bore was the Gallitzin Tunnel: it was completed in 1905 by the PRR, was single tracked, and used for westbound traffic. |
| Photo Date: |
5/1/1952 Upload Date: 8/18/2019 2:29:43 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Tunnel,Track |
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| Title: |
PRR "Horseshoe Curve," Page 29, 1952 |
| Description: |
Here is page two of a two-page track plan by George A. Gloff entitled "Horseshoe Curve And Approach To Gallitzin Tunnels." It was published originally in the May 1952 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 29. Included here is a map depicting Altoona and the Curve's location relative to Central Pennsylvania's geography. The photo by Fred McLeod depicts Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6154, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata in December of 1943 and retired in April of 1959. |
| Photo Date: |
5/1/1952 Upload Date: 8/18/2019 2:32:40 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Track |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 6154(2-10-4) |
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