| Here are pages five and six of a seven-page cover article by David P. Morgan entitled "Straight Talk From The Pennsy." They were published originally in the July 1955 issue of "Trains" magazine, pages 18-19. Shown here are two Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotives pushing a mixed-cargo freight train around the Horseshoe Curve and up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West. The leading engine is #4543, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during August of 1923 and retired in August of 1959 after 36 years of service. Also visible is PRR N-5 cabin car #477747. Photo taken by Fred McLeod on 24 October 1949. |
| Date:
7/1/1955 |
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA |
Views:
36 |
Collection Of:
 
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Locomotives: Rolling Stock: |
Author: Thomas C. Ayers
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| Picture Categories: RollingStock,Steam |
This picture is part of album: PRR: James Symes's "Straight Talk" ~ July 1955 |