PRR Horseshoe Curve, c. 1910         
iCurve. Here is an image of an official photo that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1910. Shown here is a pair Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotives rounding the Curve on their way up the Allegheny Mountains with a ten-car passenger train bound for Johnstown and points West. In this context, it's paused momentarily to have its portrait taken! The locomotive road numbers and the exact date are not recorded. William E. Burket Collection.
Date: 8/15/1910 Location: ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA Views: 77 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
PRR Horseshoe Curve, c. 1910
Picture Categories: Steam,Signal,Passenger This picture is part of album:  PRR: Old-Time PRR at Horseshoe Curve
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