"Want To Rent A Train," Page 35, 1953         
Here is page three of a six-page article by Al Rung entitled "Want To Rent A Train?" It was published originally in the April 1953 issue of "Trains & Travel" magazine, page 35. Partial Caption: "Meet on Horseshoe Curve! The westbound Harrisburg Special meets the 'St. Louisan,' eastbound from St. Louis, at the center of the historic curve." Visible at the right (L to R) are PRR engines #5767 and another E-8 whose number is not recorded. Both are EP-22's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5767 was built in April of 1952. The road numbers of the EP-20's pulling the "St. Louisan" are not recorded.
Date: 4/1/1953 Location: ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA Views: 299 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 5767(E8A)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
"Want To Rent A Train," Page 35,  1953
Picture Categories: Passenger This picture is part of album:  PRR: Rung ~> "Want To Rent A Train?" ~ April 1953
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