| Here is a photo by H.W. Pontin via Rail Photo Service that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, in July of 1940. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6861, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in October of 1926 and retired in February of 1956 after 30 years of faithful service. It's rounding the Curve with a passenger train on its way down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East. John S. Fisher Collection; #12 of 14. |
| Date:
7/7/1940 |
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA |
Views:
143 |
Collection Of:
 
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Locomotives: |
Author: Thomas C. Ayers
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| Picture Categories: Steam,Passenger |
This picture is part of album: PRR: Pontin At Horseshoe Curve via John S. Fisher (R) |