PRR Eastbound Freight, c. 1949         
Baera 1. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that were taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1949. Shown here is an unidentified Pennsylvania Railroad J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" pulling a mixed-cargo freight train around the Curve and down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East. Note the Headend Brakeman ridin' the roofs about 15 cars back! (Track 4)
Date: 8/15/1949 Location: ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA Views: 55 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
PRR Eastbound Freight, c. 1949
Picture Categories: Steam This picture is part of album:  PRR: Baera ~> Pennsy Photo Gallery #1
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