"K-4 On Horseshoe Curve," Page 15, 1957         
Here is a one-page article entitled "K-4 On Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in the July-August 1957 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 15. Top Left Photo Caption: "Retired K-4 is refinished in Altoona shop that built it; J.R. Werner, G.W. Holland." Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1361, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built during May of 1918, retired in September of 1956, enshrined at the Horseshoe Curve in June of 1957, restored for excursion service during 1987-1988, withdrawn from service and disassembled because of safety concerns, and is now being restored again for further excursion service. The ceremony to honor those who built and operated the PRR's fleet of steam locomotives took place on Saturday, 8 June 1957.
Date: 7/1/1957 Location: ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA Views: 152 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 1361(4-6-2)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
"K-4 On Horseshoe Curve," Page 15, 1957
Picture Categories: Steam This picture is part of album:  PRR: "K-4 On Horseshoe Curve" ~ July 1957
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