"Horseshoe Curve," Page 23, 1941         
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 Views: 159 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 3474(2-8-2)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
"Horseshoe Curve," Page 23, 1941
Picture Categories: Tunnel,Steam This picture is part of album:  PRR: "Horseshoe Curve" ~ November 1941
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