"Horseshoe Curve Pictorial," Page 40, 2004         
Here is page nine of a 12-page camera study entitled "Horseshoe Curve Pictorial." It was published originally in the Winter 2004 issue of "Keystone" magazine, page 40. Middle Photo, Partial Caption: "New York-to-Pittsburgh Aerotrain, in the summer of 1956." Bottom Photo, Partial Caption: "Centipede #5834 assisting a westbound freight up Horseshoe Curve, circa 1956." Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5834 was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1948; it was designed to be a 3,000 horsepower passenger locomotive (BP-60A), but was later downgraded to be a 2,500 horsepower freight and helper engine (BH-50). Also visible is PRR N-5 caboose #477724. Both photos by Ken Murry.
Date: 12/21/2004 Location: ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA Views: 706 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 1000(LWT-12) PRR 5834(DR12-8-1500/2)   Rolling Stock: PRR 477725 (Caboose) Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
"Horseshoe Curve Pictorial," Page 40, 2004
Picture Categories: RollingStock,Passenger This picture is part of album:  USA: "Horseshoe Curve Pictorial" ~ 2004
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