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Title:
Album of PRR Scenery, Front Cover, 1882
Description:
Here is the front cover of the "Album of Pennsylvania R.R. Scenery." It was published and copyrighted in 1882 by Wittemann Brothers. 45 Murray Street. New York City, New York.
Photo Date:
1/1/1900
Upload Date:
5/12/2017 2:21:01 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Scenic
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128
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Title:
Album of PRR Scenery, Plate 8, 1882
Description:
Here is the eighth of 12 plates constituting the "Album of Pennsylvania R.R. Scenery." It's based on a drawing done in 1875 by Mr. Fred B. Schell. It was later published and copyrighted in 1882 by Wittemann Brothers. 45 Murray Street. New York City, New York. Caption: "Horse Shoe Curve, Looking West." Note the double-headed "Americans" pulling a six-car passenger train around the Curve to Gallitzin, Johnstown, and Pittsburgh.
Photo Date:
1/1/1900
Upload Date:
5/12/2017 2:48:22 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Scenic,Steam,Passenger
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352
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Title:
Album of PRR Scenery, Plate 9, 1882
Description:
Here is the ninth of 12 plates constituting the "Album of Pennsylvania R.R. Scenery." It was published and copyrighted in 1882 by Wittemann Brothers. 45 Murray Street. New York City, New York. Left Caption: "Across the Valley from Horse Shoe." Depicted here is the original Kittanning Point Station. Right Caption: "Scene at Allegrippus."
Photo Date:
1/1/1900
Upload Date:
5/12/2017 2:49:20 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Scenic,Station,Steam
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Views:
213
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0
Title:
Album of PRR Scenery, Back Cover, 1882
Description:
Here is the inside of the back cover of the "Album of Pennsylvania R.R. Scenery." It was published and copyrighted in 1882 by Wittemann Brothers. 45 Murray Street. New York City, New York. Partial Caption: "Photo-Views of all Notable American Scenery, Summer Resorts, Cities, Etc., reproduced from photographs by Louis Glaser's Process...."
Photo Date:
1/1/1900
Upload Date:
5/12/2017 2:52:47 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Scenic
Locomotives:
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88
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0
Title:
PRR Horseshoe Curve, #1 of 4, c. 1895
Description:
Here is the first of four photos from 4"x5" glass negatives by an unidentified photographer that were taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1895. Shown here is the upper or western leg of the Curve. Note the two steam locomotives in this photo: one at either end of an eastbound mineral train.
Photo Date:
1/1/1900
Upload Date:
1/10/2025 10:42:58 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
26
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0
Title:
PRR Horseshoe Curve, #1 of 3, c. 1892
Description:
WR. Here is the first of three related images of photos by William H. Rau that were taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1892. In the foreground is the Pennsylvania Railroad's Kittanning Point Passenger Station and NK Tower. Note the interlocking where three tracks merge into two around the Curve. At the far left is the three-track overhead coaling wharf. In the center is one of Altoona's reservoirs. On the far side of the Curve is IA Tower. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
1/1/1900
Upload Date:
7/14/2022 5:06:05 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Signal,Passenger
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Views:
169
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0
Title:
PRR Horseshoe Curve, #2 of 3, c. 1892
Description:
WR. Here is the second of three related images of photos by William H. Rau that were taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1892. Prominent here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotive pulling an eight-car passenger train around the Curve and down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East. They're passing over the immense two-track fill across Burgoon Run. Note that the famous stone "horseshoe" is already present. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
1/1/1900
Upload Date:
7/14/2022 5:07:02 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
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Views:
154
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0
Title:
PRR Horseshoe Curve, #2 of 4, c. 1895
Description:
Here is the second of four photos from 4"x5" glass negatives by an unidentified photographer that were taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1895. Shown here is the upper or western leg of the Curve. Note that there are just two tracks visible in this photo; the third track was completed in 1898.
Photo Date:
1/1/1900
Upload Date:
1/10/2025 10:42:48 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
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26
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Title:
PRR Horseshoe Curve, #3 of 4, c. 1895
Description:
Here is the third of four photos from 4"x5" glass negatives by an unidentified photographer that were taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1895. Shown here is the lower or eastern leg of the Curve. Note the dude in the derby, perched upon the rocks!
Photo Date:
1/1/1900
Upload Date:
10/27/2021 10:58:48 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
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Views:
120
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0
Title:
PRR Horseshoe Curve, #3 of 3, c. 1892
Description:
WR. Here is the third of three related images of photos by William H. Rau that were taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1892. In the foreground is one of the City of Altoona's reservoirs. At the far right (R to L) are the Pennsylvania Railroad's circular wooden water tank, the three-track overhead coaling wharf, as well as the Kittanning Point Passenger Station and NK Tower. The ancient Kittanning Indian Trail passed through this very valley. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
1/1/1900
Upload Date:
7/14/2022 5:07:49 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
139
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0
Title:
PRR Horseshoe Curve, #4 of 4, c. 1895
Description:
Here is the fourth of four photos from 4"x5" glass negatives by an unidentified photographer that were taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1895. Visible in the distance is the lower or eastern leg of the Curve as seen from a point further down Burgoon Run, toward Altoona.
Photo Date:
1/1/1900
Upload Date:
10/27/2021 10:59:24 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
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Views:
111
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0
Title:
PRR IA Tower, c. 1892
Description:
WR. Here is an image of a photo by William H. Rau that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1892. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's IA Tower at the very top of the Curve. Note the interlocking where three tracks from railroad west merge into two around the Curve. The track at the far left suggests that preparations are already underway to build Tracks 3 and 4. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
1/1/1900
Upload Date:
7/20/2022 6:41:53 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal
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Views:
140
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0
Title:
PRR Kittanning Point Station, c. 1892
Description:
WR. Here is an image of a photo by William H. Rau that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1892. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's Kittanning Point Passenger Station ~ so, too, KN Tower. At the far left, note that the famous stone "horseshoe" is already present. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
1/1/1900
Upload Date:
7/14/2022 12:24:21 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Signal,Passenger
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Views:
246
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0
Title:
PRR "Pennsylvania Limited," #1 of 2, c. 1892
Description:
WR. Here is the first of two successive images of photos by William H. Rau that were taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1892. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's six-car "Pennsylvania Limited" that's paused at the Curve for a portrait. It's powered by engine #601, a D-11A (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during July of 1886 and retired in July of 1907 after 21 years of faithful service. Visible at the right is Milepost 242. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
1/1/1900
Upload Date:
7/14/2022 12:22:21 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 601(4-4-0)
Views:
286
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0
Title:
PRR "Pennsylvania Limited," #2 of 2, c. 1892
Description:
WR. Here is the second of two successive images of photos by William H. Rau that were taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1892. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's six-car "Pennsylvania Limited" that's paused at the Curve for a portrait. Enjoying the view from the Observation Car are several passengers and traincrew members. The track at the far left suggests that preparations are already underway to build Tracks 3 and 4 around the Curve. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
1/1/1900
Upload Date:
7/14/2022 12:23:26 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
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Views:
148
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0
Title:
PRR "Pennsylvania Limited," 1899
Description:
Here is an image of an official photo that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, in 1899. Shown here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotive pulling the eight-car "Pennsylvania Limited" around the Curve and down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East. All hail the "Yellow Kid"! Note the two-bore tunnel at the lower left corner of the photo: left tube for water, right tube for vehicular traffic. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
1/1/1900
Upload Date:
8/7/2022 8:10:20 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Tunnel,Steam,Passenger
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103
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0
Title:
PRR Horseshoe Curve, c. 1890
Description:
iCurve. Here is a duplicate B&W Super Slide entitled "1890 Woodburner, Horseshoe Curve." It's part of a series called "Trains Of Yesteryear," HC-1102. Note the head-end Brakeman, sitting atop the first car of this train that's rounding the Curve on its way down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East. The photographer's name, the locomotive's road number, and the exact date are not recorded.
Photo Date:
1/1/1900
Upload Date:
5/4/2021 8:29:31 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
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Views:
166
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0
Title:
PRR "Horseshoe Curve," c. 1890
Description:
Scenes. Here is the right-hand frame of a stereoview card entitled "Horseshoe Curve." It was published by Muller Brothers of Syracuse, New York, c. 1890. The lone figure in the foreground, standing next to the two-track mainline, gives some idea of the enormity of just how much back-breaking work it took to construct the Curve.
Photo Date:
1/1/1900
Upload Date:
6/24/2021 7:23:48 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Tunnel
Locomotives:
Views:
65
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0
Title:
PRR Horseshoe Curve, c. 1851
Description:
iCurve. Here is an image of a photo that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1851. The photographer is not identified. Shown here are some of the Irish laborers, animals, and machines that carved the Curve out of the Allegheny Mountains. Photo Credit: Altoona Pennsylvania History.
Photo Date:
1/1/1900
Upload Date:
12/22/2024 2:38:37 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
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Views:
37
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0
Title:
PRR "Horseshoe Curve in Winter," c. 1890
Description:
Scenes. Here is the right-hand frame of a stereoview card entitled "Horseshoe Curve in Winter." It's part of a series called "Scenes of the Pennsylvania Railroad" that's published by Purviance Photographers of Philadelphia, c. 1890. That's the photographer's train parked on the Curve, which accounts for the wind-blown smoke plume.
Photo Date:
1/1/1900
Upload Date:
2/20/2022 10:18:40 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Steam
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Views:
72
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0
Title:
PRR Horseshoe Curve, c. 1900
Description:
Here is an artist's rendition of the Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve that's located approximately six rail-miles west of Altoona, Pennsylvania. The artist's name and the date are not recorded. Henry C. Westenberger Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1900
Upload Date:
7/23/2018 1:16:46 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Scenic
Locomotives:
Views:
529
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0
Title:
PRR "Mountain Scene," 1907
Description:
Here is a postal card entitled "Mountain Scene." Postmarked: 01 May 1907. Front Caption: "Mountain Scene on P.R.R. showing part of Horse Shoe Curve near Altoona, Pa." Visible on the left is the Glen White wye; visible on the right are the freight and passenger stations at Kittanning Point.
Photo Date:
5/1/1907
Upload Date:
3/9/2019 10:20:02 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
398
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0
Title:
PRR Kittanning Point Station, 1908
Description:
Stuart Postal Cards. Postmarked: January of 1908. Title: "Kittaning Point Station & Eastern Approach at Horse Shoe Curve, near Altoona, Pa." Also visible are the Freight Station on the left, a four-track signal bridge with semaphores in the center, the Passenger Station, as well as the Coaling Station in the distance.
Photo Date:
1/1/1908
Upload Date:
6/25/2016 1:27:35 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
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Views:
866
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0
Title:
PRR "Kittanning Point in the Alleghenies," 1910
Description:
Here is a postal card entitled "Kittanning Point in the Alleghenies." Postmarked: 30 May 1910. Caption On Reverse: "At an altitude of 1626 feet above tide, this famous point in the heart of the Appalachian system recalls to mind the famous Kittanning War Path used by trader, pioneer, and warrior. The Path passed immediately in front of the present station. The view here is one of unequalled beauty." Visible at the left are the Pennsylvania Railroad's four-track coaling station and the watering point.
Photo Date:
5/30/1910
Upload Date:
3/17/2020 9:51:26 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Signal,Passenger
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Views:
291
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0
Title:
PRR "Kittanning Point, Looking East," c. 1910
Description:
Here is a postal card entitled "Kittanning Point, Looking East toward Horseshoe Curve." No Postmark. The artist is not identified. Situated here (L to R) are the Pennsylvania Railroad's Freight Station, the four-track Signal Bridge with semaphores, the Kittanning Point Passenger Station, as well as the four-track coaling station.
Photo Date:
5/31/1910
Upload Date:
3/18/2020 10:36:38 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Signal,Passenger
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Views:
346
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0
Title:
PRR "Kittanning Point," c. 1910
Description:
Here is a postal card entitled "Kittanning Point, Showing Signal Tower, Altoona, Pa." No Postmark. The artist is not identified. Depicted here is a Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train blasting past the Kittanning Point Passenger Station on its way up the Allegheny Mountains from Altoona to Gallitzin and points West. The "Signal Tower" shown here is #2418, while the turnout on the left connects with the Kittanning Run Railroad and terminates at the Baker Mine.
Photo Date:
6/6/1910
Upload Date:
11/3/2018 2:51:39 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
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Views:
537
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0
Title:
PRR Horseshoe Curve, c. 1910
Description:
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.
Photo Date:
8/15/1910
Upload Date:
7/30/2022 7:29:01 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal,Passenger
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Views:
130
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0
Title:
PRR Horse Shoe Curve, 1911
Description:
Stuart Postal Cards. Postmarked: July of 1911. Title: "Horse Shoe Curve." Partially visible at the far right is a steam locomotive.
Photo Date:
7/1/1911
Upload Date:
2/7/2025 1:17:30 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
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9
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0
Title:
PRR Horseshoe Curve, c. 1911
Description:
iCurve. Here is an image of an official photo that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1911. Shown here is the sweep of the Curve, as seen from the vicinity of the Pennsylvania Railroad's IA Tower. Kittanning Mountain dominates the distance. The exact date is not recorded. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1911
Upload Date:
7/30/2022 7:29:51 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal
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Views:
105
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0
Title:
PRR "Kittaning Point," 1911
Description:
Here is a postal card entitled "Kittaning Point, Looking West, Altoona, Pa." Postmarked: 18 August 1911. The artist is not identified. Note the tiny train depicted on the fill over Burgoon Run. Kittaning Point Station is partially visible at the lower left.
Photo Date:
8/18/1911
Upload Date:
12/9/2018 6:31:54 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Signal,Passenger
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Views:
367
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0
Title:
PRR "Kittanning Point," c. 1911
Description:
Here is a postal card entitled "Kittanning Point, showing Horseshoe Curve, near Altoona, Pa." No postmark. The artist is not identified. Visible in the distance (L to R) are the Freight Station, the Passenger Station, and the trusty Water Tank. In the foreground is a turnout for the wye servicing Glen White's mines and coke ovens.
Photo Date:
8/20/1911
Upload Date:
11/24/2020 8:54:42 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Scenic,Station,Passenger
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185
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0
Title:
PRR "Altoona's Reservoirs," c. 1911
Description:
Here is a postal card entitled "Altoona's Reservoirs, Kittaning Point, near Altoona, Pa." No postmark. The artist is not identified. Note the presence of Iron Horses at both ends of the Horseshoe Curve. Kittanning Point Station is partially visible at the far left, along with the mid-mountain coaling station and water plugs.
Photo Date:
8/21/1911
Upload Date:
12/9/2018 6:33:09 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
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Views:
302
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0
Title:
PRR "Kittanning Point," 1913
Description:
Here is a postal card entitled "Kittanning Point, Showing Signal Tower, Altoona, Pa." Postmarked: 22 September 1913. The artist is not identified. Depicted here is a Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train passing the Kittanning Point Passenger Station on its way up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West.
Photo Date:
9/22/1913
Upload Date:
1/12/2023 6:24:40 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
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Views:
110
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0
Title:
PRR Horseshoe Curve, c. 1915
Description:
iCurve. Here is an image of a photo that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1915. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is a pair of unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad "H" Class (2-8-0) "Consolidated" steam locomotives pulling a mixed-cargo freight train around the Curve and up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West. The name of the dude pictured here is not recorded. Photo Credit: Altoona Pennsylvania History.
Photo Date:
8/15/1915
Upload Date:
12/22/2024 3:16:50 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
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Steam
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40
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Title:
PRR Kittanning Point Station, 1916
Description:
Here is a postal card from the Henry C. Westenberger Collection. Postmarked: 16 July 1916. Title: "Kittanning Point, looking East toward Horseshoe Curve, Altoona, Pa." Visible here (L to R) are the Freight Station, a signal bridge, the Passenger Station, and the Coaling Station spanning all four tracks.
Photo Date:
7/16/1916
Upload Date:
8/16/2018 1:39:36 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Signal,Passenger
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150
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0
Title:
PRR 3718, I-1S, 1920
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo showing several Pennsylvania Railroad employees posing with engine #3718, an I-1S (2-10-0) "Decapod" built in Juniata during June of 1919, rebuilt as an I-1SA in March of 1944, and retired in November of 1952 after 33 years of faithful service. Note the lack of two front-end air tanks. Photo Caption by Mr. Ray Linn: "This is a picture of my Grandfather, J. P. Linn (third from the left), at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona in 1920." William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1920
Upload Date:
8/8/2020 7:05:45 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3718(2-10-0)
PRR 3718(2-10-0)
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433
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Title:
PRR Kittanning Point Passenger Station, c. 1920
Description:
iCurve. Here is an image that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1920. Prominent here is a trio of Pennsylvania Railroad Class "K" (4-6-2) "Pacific" steam locomotives pulling a passenger train up the Allegheny Mountains and around the Curve to Pittsburgh and points West. Also visible are the four-track signal bridge (with semaphores) and the Kittanning Point Passenger Station. Now those were the good old days! The photographer's name and the date are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/15/1920
Upload Date:
2/17/2021 7:54:57 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
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Views:
222
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0
Title:
"Altoona" Booklet, Page 4, 1924
Description:
Here is a photo from a 72-page booklet entitled "Altoona" that was published originally in 1924, page 4. Photo Caption: "World-famous Horseshoe Curve, on the Main Line of the Pennsylvania Railroad, four miles West of Altoona."
Photo Date:
8/15/1924
Upload Date:
1/14/2023 4:52:58 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Signal
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69
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0
Title:
"Altoona Works," Page 1, 1925
Description:
Here is page one of a 16-page booklet entitled "Pennsylvania Railroad System: Altoona Works." It was issued in conjunction with a "Visit of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers: October 5-7, 1925."
Photo Date:
10/5/1925
Upload Date:
11/15/2017 4:05:44 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
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198
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0
Title:
PRR "Broadway Limited," Pages 38-39, 1927
Description:
Here are pages 38 and 39 of a 47-page booklet by Katherine Woods entitled "The Broadway Limited: 1902-1927." It was issued originally by the Pennsylvania Railroad in 1927. Herein begins the section called "The Standard Railroad of the World." Left-Hand Page, Photo Caption: "Horseshoe Curve."
Photo Date:
6/15/1927
Upload Date:
11/3/2022 10:34:53 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
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70
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0
Title:
PRR 3672, K-4S, c. 1929
Description:
AHC. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1929. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3672, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1918 and retired in September of 1952 after 34 years of faithful service. It's just departed the Kittanning Point Passenger Station at 4:20 with local train #685 on its daily run up the Allegheny Mountains from Altoona to Pittsburgh. Note the semaphore signals.
Photo Date:
9/22/1929
Upload Date:
5/26/2024 6:48:39 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 3672(4-6-2)
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165
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Title:
PRR Horseshoe Curve, c. 1929
Description:
Here is a postal card from the Henry C. Westenberger Collection. No Postmark. Title: "Aerial View of Horseshoe Curve Main Line, Pennsylvania Railroad." The steam-powered freight train on the right will soon round the Curve and pass the Kittannint Point Passenger Station on the left on its way down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East.
Photo Date:
9/22/1929
Upload Date:
8/16/2018 1:33:58 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Scenic
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259
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0
Title:
PRR 4592, I-1S, 1935
Description:
Here is a photo via Paul W. Prescott that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 10 August 1935. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #4592 and #6843. Both were built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works. #4592 is an I-1S constructed during September of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in May of 1936, and retired in February of 1952. #6843 is an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built in September of 1926 and retired in March of 1957. In this context, they're pulling a westbound mail and express train around the Curve and up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin, where the "Decapod" will be uncoupled and returned to Altoona for another assignment. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
8/10/1935
Upload Date:
10/5/2022 4:58:40 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4592(2-10-0)
PRR 6843(4-8-2)
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281
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0
Title:
PRR 6703, M-1A, 1935
Description:
Here is a photo via Paul W. Prescott that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 10 August 1935. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #6703 and #4359. Both were built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works. #6703 is an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" constructed in March of 1930 and retired in September of 1952. #4359 is an I-1S built in January of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in April of 1944, and retired in March of 1950. In this context, they're pulling a westbound mixed-cargo freight train around the Curve and up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin, where #6703 will be uncoupled and returned to Altoona for another assignment. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
8/10/1935
Upload Date:
10/5/2022 4:59:33 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
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328
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0
Title:
Teller, "Horseshoe Curve," 1935
Description:
Here is the tenth of 32 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is Grif Teller's painting entitled "Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in 1935. Depicted here is PRR engine #5419, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in March of 1949 after 22 years of faithful service. Visible at the right is the Kittanning Point Passenger Station.
Photo Date:
8/15/1935
Upload Date:
1/25/2022 12:04:25 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5419(4-6-2)
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280
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0
Title:
Teller, "Horseshoe Curve," 1935
Description:
Here is the tenth of 33 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is Grif Teller's painting entitled "Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in 1935. Depicted here is PRR engine #5419, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in March of 1949 after 22 years of faithful service. Visible at the right is the Kittanning Point Passenger Station.
Photo Date:
8/15/1935
Upload Date:
12/26/2024 9:22:38 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5419(4-6-2)
Views:
147
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0
Title:
"Trains: Stories And Pictures," Page 26, 1935
Description:
Here is the photo on page 26 of a 40-page book published by Louis T. Henderson entitled "Trains: A Children's Picture Book Of Trains And Stories About Them." It was issued originally in 1935. Photo Caption: "Famous Horseshoe Curve on the Pennsylvania Railroad, near Altoona, Pa." Kittanning Point Station is visible at the left.
Photo Date:
8/15/1935
Upload Date:
2/20/2022 12:44:01 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
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201
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0
Title:
PRR "Horse-Shoe Curve at Kittanning Point," c. 1938
Description:
Here is a postal card entitled "Horse-Shoe Curve at Kittanning Point, Altoona, Pa." No Postmark. The artist is not identified. Visible at the left is a westbound Pennsylvania Railroad steam-powered train approaching the Kittanning Point Passenger Station. Also visible in the center are two of Altoona's reservoirs on a frigid Winter's day.
Photo Date:
2/2/1938
Upload Date:
12/10/2020 9:55:33 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Scenic,Winter,Steam
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152
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0
Title:
PRR "Scenic View," c. 1938
Description:
Here is a postal card entitled "Scenic View Inside of Horseshoe Curve on Main Line Pennsylvania Railroad." No Postmark. The artist is not identified. Caption On Reverse: "Some of Pennsylvania's grandest natural mountain scenery awards the motorist who views the Horseshoe Curve from the inside. Three reservoirs of the Altoona water supply are in or below the Curve at an elevation of 1300 to 1500 feet above sea level." The second-highest reservoir is depicted here; the Horseshoe Curve proper is situated upon Kittanning Mountain, visible in the middle distance.
Photo Date:
8/9/1938
Upload Date:
10/10/2018 1:39:46 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Scenic
Locomotives:
Views:
247
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0
Title:
PRR 4253, I-1SA, c. 1938
Description:
Quin. Here is the second of four photographs of Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotives that were taken by Frank Quin. It was published originally in the October 1989 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 47. Partial Caption: "Coming round Horse Shoe Curve, Pennsylvania 2-10-0 4253 (on the front) assists a 4-8-2 on a 'passenger train,' a nameless mail and express with some coaches." Prominent here is PRR engine #4253, an I-1SA (2-10-0) "Decapod" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S in July of 1923, rebuilt as an I-1SA in December of 1942, and retired in October of 1959 after 36 years' service.
Photo Date:
8/9/1938
Upload Date:
9/8/2019 3:56:17 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4253(2-10-0)
Views:
513
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0
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