Here is page four of a seven-page article by Harry T. Sohlberg entitled "Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in the November 1941 issue of "Mutual Magazine," page 23. (This is actually a reprint of an article published in the March 1941 issue of "Trains" magazine, pages 28-35.) Partial Caption: "A Pennsy Mikado rolling westward out of the single-track [Allegheny] tunnel at Gallitzin." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3474, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikako" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1916 and retired in November of 1949 after 33 years of faithful service. |
Date:
11/3/1941 |
Location:
Gallitzin, PA Map ![Show Gallitzin on a rail map](/images/map_us.gif) |
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Collection Of:
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Thomas C. Ayers |
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Author: Thomas C. Ayers
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Picture Categories: Tunnel,Steam |
This picture is part of album: PRR: "Horseshoe Curve" ~ November 1941 |