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"Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve," Page 1, 1976 |
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Here is page one of a 28-page booklet entitled "Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in 1976 by PC Publications of East McKeesport, Pennsylvania. No author is specified. |
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8/15/1976 Upload Date: 1/23/2022 6:48:57 AM |
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ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
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Thomas C. Ayers |
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"Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve," Page 2, 1976 |
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Here is page two of a 28-page booklet entitled "Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in 1976 by PC Publications of East McKeesport, Pennsylvania. Notable here is the "index to map segments." |
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8/15/1976 Upload Date: 1/23/2022 6:51:44 AM |
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ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
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Thomas C. Ayers |
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"Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve," Page 3, 1976 |
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Here is page three of a 28-page booklet entitled "Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in 1976 by PC Publications of East McKeesport, Pennsylvania. Delineated here are the Penn Central Railroad's "Symbol Freights Operating via Horseshoe or Muleshoe." |
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8/15/1976 Upload Date: 1/23/2022 6:54:12 AM |
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ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
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Thomas C. Ayers |
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"Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve," Page 5, 1976 |
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Here is page five of a 28-page booklet entitled "Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in 1976 by PC Publications of East McKeesport, Pennsylvania. Shown here are the descriptions for Map Sections "A" and "B." |
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8/15/1976 Upload Date: 1/23/2022 6:59:16 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
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Thomas C. Ayers |
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"Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve," Page 4, 1976 |
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Here is page four of a 28-page booklet entitled "Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in 1976 by PC Publications of East McKeesport, Pennsylvania. Shown here is Map Section "A." Notable herein are the rail lines in and about Cresson. |
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8/15/1976 Upload Date: 1/23/2022 6:56:39 AM |
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Cresson, PA |
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Thomas C. Ayers |
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"Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve," Page 7, 1976 |
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Here is page seven of a 28-page booklet entitled "Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in 1976 by PC Publications of East McKeesport, Pennsylvania. Shown here is Map Section "B." Notable herein is a small portion of the New Portage Secondary Line, to include the Muleshoe Curve. |
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8/15/1976 Upload Date: 1/23/2022 12:55:34 PM |
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Duncansville, PA |
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Thomas C. Ayers |
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"Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve," Page 6, 1976 |
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Here is page six of a 28-page booklet entitled "Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in 1976 by PC Publications of East McKeesport, Pennsylvania. Photo Caption: "U.S. 22 as seen from the Muleshoe Curve. Photo by Bill Metzger." The track to the photographer's front goes to Gallitzin and the tunnels; to his rear are Duncansville and WYE Tower. The vehicles pictured at the right are heading East, toward Duncansville. Photo taken from atop the Muleshoe Highway Tunnel. |
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8/15/1976 Upload Date: 1/23/2022 7:02:51 AM |
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Duncansville, PA |
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Thomas C. Ayers |
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Tunnel |
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"Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve," Page 10, 1976 |
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Here is page ten of a 28-page booklet entitled "Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in 1976 by PC Publications of East McKeesport, Pennsylvania. Shown here are the descriptions for Map Sections "C," "D," "E," and "F." |
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8/15/1976 Upload Date: 1/23/2022 1:10:21 PM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
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Thomas C. Ayers |
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"Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve," Page 8, 1976 |
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Here is page eight of a 28-page booklet entitled "Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in 1976 by PC Publications of East McKeesport, Pennsylvania. Shown here is Map Section "C." Notable herein is the rail line between the Muleshoe Curve and Duncansville. |
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8/15/1976 Upload Date: 1/23/2022 12:58:25 PM |
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Duncansville, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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| Title: |
"Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve," Page 9, 1976 |
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Here is page nine of a 28-page booklet entitled "Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in 1976 by PC Publications of East McKeesport, Pennsylvania. Shown here is Map Section "D." Notable herein are the rail lines between Duncansville and Hollidaysburg, to include WYE Tower and the line to Altoona. |
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8/15/1976 Upload Date: 1/23/2022 1:07:22 PM |
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Duncansville, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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"Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve," Page 11, 1976 |
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Here is page 11 of a 28-page booklet entitled "Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in 1976 by PC Publications of East McKeesport, Pennsylvania. Shown here is Map Section "E." Notable herein are the rail lines between Hollidaysburg and Frankstown ~ to include the Samuel Rea Shop and the Reclamation Plant, as well as the secondary line to Bedford and Cumberland. |
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8/15/1976 Upload Date: 1/23/2022 1:13:16 PM |
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Hollidaysburg, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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"Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve," Page 12, 1976 |
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Here is page 12 of a 28-page booklet entitled "Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in 1976 by PC Publications of East McKeesport, Pennsylvania. Shown here is Map Section "F." Notable herein are the rail lines between Gallitzin and Bennington Curve, to include the Allegheny Tunnels and the junction of the mainline with the New Portage Secondary Line. |
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8/15/1976 Upload Date: 1/23/2022 1:15:58 PM |
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Gallitzin, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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"Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve," Page 13, 1976 |
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Here is page 13 of a 28-page booklet entitled "Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in 1976 by PC Publications of East McKeesport, PA. Photo Caption: "View from atop Tunnel Hill showing the line divide as it nears the tunnel portals. The line in the center is the eastbound. The H & P Secondary turns off to the right. A westbound connection passes under the viaduct in the center linking the H & P line with the westbound main line. Photo by Bill Metzger." |
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8/15/1976 Upload Date: 1/23/2022 5:29:05 PM |
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Gallitzin, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Tunnel,Bridge,Winter,Signal |
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"Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve," Page 14, 1976 |
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Here is page 14 of a 28-page booklet entitled "Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in 1976 by PC Publications of East McKeesport, PA. Photo Caption: "A pair of Penn Central helpers are on the rear of a westbound freight as it passes beneath Tunnel Hill in the center [or Allegheny] tunnel. The helpers will cut off on the other side of the Hill and return back to Altoona via the eastbound main. Photo by Bob Lorenz." Shown here are PC engine #6530 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. #6530 is a U28C built by General Electric for the Pennsylvania Railroad as number "6530" in September of 1966 and rated at 2,800 horsepower. |
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8/15/1976 Upload Date: 1/23/2022 5:32:28 PM |
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Gallitzin, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Tunnel,Signal |
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PC 6530(U28C) |
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"Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve," Page 15, 1976 |
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Here is page 15 of a 28-page booklet entitled "Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in 1976 by PC Publications of East McKeesport, PA. Partial Caption: "A 4-unit consist drags seventy-nine cars of iron ore up past the famous Bennington Curve." Photo by Bob Reid. Prominent here is Penn Central engine #6190, an SD45 built by GM-EMD for the Pennsylvania Railroad as number "6190" in January of 1968 and rated at 3,600 horsepower. |
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8/15/1976 Upload Date: 1/23/2022 7:14:39 PM |
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Gallitzin, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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PC 6190(SD45) |
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"Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve," Page 17, 1976 |
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Here is page 17 of a 28-page booklet entitled "Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in 1976 by PC Publications of East McKeesport, PA. Partial Caption: "Two Amtrak SDP-40's lead the [eastbound] National Limited around the curve which will put it in sight of the Horseshoe Curve." Photo by Bill Metzger. Prominent here (L to R) are Amtrak engines #598 and #569. Both are SDP40F's built by GM-EMD. #598 was constructed in June of 1974, while #569 was built in May of 1974. |
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8/15/1976 Upload Date: 1/25/2022 9:08:40 PM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Passenger |
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AMTK 598(SDP40F) AMTK 569(SDP40F) |
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"Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve," Page 18, 1976 |
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Here is page 18 of a 28-page booklet entitled "Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in 1976 by PC Publications of East McKeesport, Pennsylvania. Photo Caption: "The eastbound National Limited starts into the Horseshoe Curve just as it passes the helper engines of a westbound freight ascending the east slope of the Alleghenies. Photo by Bill Metzger." Prominent here is Penn Central engine #6186, an SD45 built by GM-EMD for the Pennsylvania Railroad as number "6186" in December of 1967 and rated at 3,600 horsepower. Also visible are PC cabooses #23624 and #22983; the latter is ex-PRR N-5E cabin car #477594. |
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8/15/1976 Upload Date: 1/23/2022 7:18:11 PM |
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ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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RollingStock,Passenger |
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PC 6186(SD45) |
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"Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve," Page 20, 1976 |
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Here is page 20 of a 28-page booklet entitled "Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in 1976 by PC Publications of East McKeesport, PA. Photo Caption: "Penn Central TV-2 drifts down the Curve on a bitter cold March day. The PRR K-4s sits beside the track near the center of the picture. This view offers a super photo location. Photo by Bill Rettburg." Prominent here are Penn Central engines #6176 and #2563. PRR "Pacific" #1361 rusts away in the distance. |
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8/15/1976 Upload Date: 1/24/2022 7:26:53 AM |
| Location: |
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Winter,Steam |
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PC 6176(SD45) PC 2563(U25B) PRR 1361(4-6-2) |
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"Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve," Page 21, 1976 |
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Here is page 21 of a 28-page booklet entitled "Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in 1976 by PC Publications of East McKeesport, Pennsylvania. Partial Caption: "This high vantage point provides an excellent view of TV-11 passing a slower freight on the inside track." Photo by Bill Rettburg. |
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8/15/1976 Upload Date: 1/24/2022 7:30:29 AM |
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ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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"Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve," Page 19, 1976 |
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Here is page 19 of a 28-page booklet entitled "Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in 1976 by PC Publications of East McKeesport, Pennsylvania. Shown here are the descriptions for Map Sections "G," "H," "I," "J," "K," "L," and "M." |
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8/15/1976 Upload Date: 1/24/2022 7:22:43 AM |
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ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
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Thomas C. Ayers |
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"Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve," Page 16, 1976 |
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Here is page 16 of a 28-page booklet entitled "Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in 1976 by PC Publications of East McKeesport, Pennsylvania. Shown here is Map Section "G." Notable herein are the rail lines from Bennington Curve toward Altoona, especially those at the Horseshoe Curve. |
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8/15/1976 Upload Date: 1/25/2022 9:04:54 PM |
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ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
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Thomas C. Ayers |
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"Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve," Page 22, 1976 |
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Here is page 22 of a 28-page booklet entitled "Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in 1976 by PC Publications of East McKeesport, Pennsylvania. Shown here is Map Section "H." Notable herein are the rail lines between the Horseshoe Curve to Altoona and from Altoona to Hollidaysburg. |
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8/15/1976 Upload Date: 1/24/2022 7:34:36 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
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Thomas C. Ayers |
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"Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve," Page 23, 1976 |
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Here is page 23 of a 28-page booklet entitled "Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in 1976 by PC Publications of East McKeesport, Pennsylvania. Shown here is Map Section "I." Notable here is a list of the control or check points in the Penn Central's 177.2-mile Allegheny Division. |
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8/15/1976 Upload Date: 1/24/2022 7:37:07 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
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Thomas C. Ayers |
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"Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve," Page 24, 1976 |
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Here is page 24 of a 28-page booklet entitled "Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in 1976 by PC Publications of East McKeesport, Pennsylvania. Shown here is Map Section "J." Notable herein is the rail line in and about Ashville. |
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8/15/1976 Upload Date: 1/24/2022 12:48:24 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
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Thomas C. Ayers |
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"Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve," Page 25, 1976 |
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Here is page 25 of a 28-page booklet entitled "Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in 1976 by PC Publications of East McKeesport, Pennsylvania. Shown here is Map Section "K." Notable here is a list of the control or check points in the Penn Central's 48.7-mile Hollidaysburg & Petersburg Branch. |
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8/15/1976 Upload Date: 1/24/2022 12:51:11 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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"Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve," Page 26, 1976 |
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Here is page 26 of a 28-page booklet entitled "Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in 1976 by PC Publications of East McKeesport, Pennsylvania. Shown here is Map Section "L." Notable herein (in the lower right-hand corner) are the Altoona Passenger Station and the 12th Street Car Shops. |
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8/15/1976 Upload Date: 1/24/2022 6:58:51 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
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Thomas C. Ayers |
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"Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve," Page 27, 1976 |
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Here is page 27 of a 28-page booklet entitled "Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in 1976 by PC Publications of East McKeesport, Pennsylvania. Shown here is Map Section "M." Notable herein are the east- and westbound rail yards in Altoona, as well as the Juniata Locomotive Shops. |
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8/15/1976 Upload Date: 1/24/2022 7:03:02 PM |
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Altoona, PA |
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Thomas C. Ayers |
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"Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve," Page 28, 1976 |
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Here is page 28 of a 28-page booklet entitled "Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in 1976 by PC Publications of East McKeesport, Pennsylvania. Shown here is a photo by Joe Perry that was taken from the 17th Street Bridge in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1976. Passing ALTO Tower with an eastbound mineral train are Penn Central engine #6171 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. Both are SD45's built by GM-EMD and rated at 3,600 horsepower each. #6171 was constructed for the Pennsylvania Railroad as number "6171" in December of 1967 |
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8/15/1976 Upload Date: 1/24/2022 7:06:12 PM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Signal |
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PC 6171(SD45) |
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