Horseshoe Curve Commemorations, #4 of 9, 1957         
Here is the fourth of nine photos that were published originally in David W. Seidel's 2008 book entitled "Images Of Rail: Horseshoe Curve," page 59. Partial Caption: "Despite the wet weather on June 8, 1957, the PRR excursion train pauses on No. 1 track to permit riders to gather for the official dedication of K-4s No. 1361 at Horseshoe Curve." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1361, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918 and retired in May of 1956.
Date: 1/1/2008 Location: ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA Views: 345 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 1361(4-6-2)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Horseshoe Curve Commemorations, #4 of 9, 1957
Picture Categories: Steam,Passenger This picture is part of album:  USA: Horseshoe Curve Commemorations
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