| Here is page 14 of a 28-page booklet entitled "Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in 1976 by PC Publications of East McKeesport, PA. Photo Caption: "A pair of Penn Central helpers are on the rear of a westbound freight as it passes beneath Tunnel Hill in the center [or Allegheny] tunnel. The helpers will cut off on the other side of the Hill and return back to Altoona via the eastbound main. Photo by Bob Lorenz." Shown here are PC engine #6530 and another unit whose road number is not recorded. #6530 is a U28C built by General Electric for the Pennsylvania Railroad as number "6530" in September of 1966 and rated at 2,800 horsepower. |
| Date:
8/15/1976 |
Location:
Gallitzin, PA Map  |
Views:
101 |
Collection Of:
 
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Author: Thomas C. Ayers
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| Picture Categories: Tunnel,Signal |
This picture is part of album: PC: "Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve" |