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"Conrail At The Heart Of The Pennsy," Page 53, 1996
Title:  "Conrail At The Heart Of The Pennsy," Page 53, 1996
Description:  Here is page two of a nine-page cover article by James P. Olmstead entitled "Conrail At The Heart Of The Pennsy." It was published in the June 1996 issue of "Railfan & Railroad" magazine, page 53. Partial Caption: "Horseshoe Curve is the scenic and operational highlight of Conrail's conquest of the Alleghenies."
Photo Date:  6/1/1996  Upload Date: 12/21/2024 10:55:26 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  191   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/26/1996  Upload Date: 1/5/2008 4:08:38 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Matthew Little
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  863   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/26/1996  Upload Date: 1/5/2008 3:14:42 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Doug Little
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  817   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/29/1996  Upload Date: 11/4/2008 10:58:08 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Doug Little
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  1126   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description:  A view of Horseshoe Curve from the eastbound Three Rivers with lots of waves from the park visitors.
Photo Date:  8/14/1997  Upload Date: 6/27/2008 9:56:36 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Bryant Kaden
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  852   Comments: 0
CR "World Famous Horseshoe Curve," c. 1997
Title:  CR "World Famous Horseshoe Curve," c. 1997
Description:  Here is a postal card entitled "World Famous Horseshoe Curve." No Postmark. Caption On Reverse: "World Famous Horseshoe Curve, West of Altoona PA, seen in this Autumn aerial view. Conrail moves 50-60 trains per day over this important East-West rail link that has served continuously since 1854. The Railroaders Memorial Museum operates a year-round Visitor Center, Gift Shop, and Funicular at the site. Photo by H. Mark Weidman." Kittanning Mountain embraces the Curve's apex. At the right of the Mountain is Kittanning Run, route of the Kittanning Indian Trail and headwaters of the Juniata River which flow into Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic.
Photo Date:  8/15/1997  Upload Date: 2/1/2022 8:53:32 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9) PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  407   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description:  Actual date unknown.
Photo Date:  1/1/1998  Upload Date: 11/20/2008 6:14:37 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Greg Wiltsie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  1177   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/1/1998  Upload Date: 9/18/2012 12:23:03 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Unknown
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  736   Comments: 0
Manifest
Title:  Manifest
Description:  Manifest end going up and around Horseshoe Curve. Icon Pennsylvania RR GP9 in the foreground.
Photo Date:  1/1/2000  Upload Date: 8/3/2008 1:30:14 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Vianney Roge
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  854   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/20/2001  Upload Date: 1/28/2008 10:53:07 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  kevin huemmer
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  1050   Comments: 2
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/25/2002  Upload Date: 3/30/2015 12:35:34 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Paul Bender
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  470   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/25/2002  Upload Date: 3/30/2015 12:35:35 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Paul Bender
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  584   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description:  The 7048 which has replaced the K4 1361, stands at display at the Curve.
Photo Date:  8/23/2003  Upload Date: 1/1/2005 12:13:47 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Matthew Sebastionelli
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  1234   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description:  The pensy GP9 watches over horseshoe curve.
Photo Date:  6/14/2004  Upload Date: 10/23/2004 8:05:26 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Kyle Mulligan
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  1273   Comments: 1
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description:  Pennsylvania GP9 7048
Photo Date:  7/16/2004  Upload Date: 10/5/2007 7:14:46 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Kevin Owens
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  887   Comments: 0
AMTK 129
Title:  AMTK 129
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/25/2004  Upload Date: 2/15/2010 5:32:40 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Chris Rasmussen
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 129(P42DC) PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  1407   Comments: 0
Pennsylvania 7048
Title:  Pennsylvania 7048
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/13/2005  Upload Date: 7/5/2009 4:04:55 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  863   Comments: 2
Pennsylvania 7048
Title:  Pennsylvania 7048
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/13/2005  Upload Date: 7/5/2009 4:30:04 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  844   Comments: 0
NS 3370, NS 3380, & PRR 7048
Title:  NS 3370, NS 3380, & PRR 7048
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/23/2005  Upload Date: 2/2/2007 3:58:37 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Collin Reinhart
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 3370(SD40-2) NS 3380(SD40-2) PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  1177   Comments: 2
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/15/2005  Upload Date: 7/4/2007 11:25:16 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Eric Larson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  838   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description:  This old Pennsy Geep on display at Horseshoe Curve is really in need of paint and correct lettering. It also wouldn't hurt to lock the cab doors.
Photo Date:  8/7/2005  Upload Date: 5/26/2008 1:14:02 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Paul Koprowski
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  857   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description:  Old Geep rusting away on the mountain. This loco replaced PRR K4 1361 when it was put into excursion service in the 1980s.
Photo Date:  8/8/2005  Upload Date: 5/26/2008 1:12:23 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Paul Koprowski
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  864   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/21/2005  Upload Date: 8/22/2005 5:05:47 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Ryan Herr
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  829   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description:  The locomotive that replaced the K4s 1361 in the mid 80s. Notice that the Keystone and the Pennsylvania along the side has faded.
Photo Date:  8/27/2005  Upload Date: 12/13/2005 10:23:00 AM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Matthew Sebastionelli
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  788   Comments: 0
NS 10N helpers at the curve
Title:  NS 10N helpers at the curve
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/22/2006  Upload Date: 2/10/2006 1:23:50 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  John Ireland
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 3347(SD40-2) PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  1129   Comments: 0
Me (on left) and my dad at Horseshoe Curve
Title:  Me (on left) and my dad at Horseshoe Curve
Description:  My dad and I spend a cold day at the curve. My dad was the one who got my into this hobby by taking me to Abrams Yard as a toddler. You can see his shots on his page (Bob Rule, Jr.)
Photo Date:  2/12/2006  Upload Date: 8/21/2006 8:10:34 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Darryl Rule
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  915   Comments: 0
Westbound freight on Horseshoe Curve
Title:  Westbound freight on Horseshoe Curve
Description:  A westbound stack train rounds "The Curve" in a steady snow storm.
Photo Date:  2/12/2006  Upload Date: 8/21/2006 8:21:20 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Darryl Rule
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  711   Comments: 0
PRR 7048 (GP9) on display
Title:  PRR 7048 (GP9) on display
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/24/2006  Upload Date: 6/13/2006 7:08:13 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  scott schroeder
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  827   Comments: 0
PRR 7048 (GP9) looking at long hood forward
Title:  PRR 7048 (GP9) looking at long hood forward
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/24/2006  Upload Date: 6/13/2006 7:09:03 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  scott schroeder
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  810   Comments: 0
PRR 7048 (GP9) looking short hood forward
Title:  PRR 7048 (GP9) looking short hood forward
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/24/2006  Upload Date: 6/13/2006 7:11:01 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  scott schroeder
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  758   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description:  PRR 7048
Photo Date:  5/13/2006  Upload Date: 5/16/2006 7:03:02 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Richard Thompson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  866   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description:  PRR 7048
Photo Date:  5/13/2006  Upload Date: 5/16/2006 7:03:44 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Richard Thompson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  786   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/23/2006  Upload Date: 7/31/2006 5:18:37 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Jonathon Leese
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  992   Comments: 1
People and Trains
Title:  People and Trains
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/23/2006  Upload Date: 10/23/2006 3:46:52 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Jonathon Leese
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  667   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/23/2006  Upload Date: 10/23/2006 3:47:03 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Jonathon Leese
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9) NS 3429(SD40-2)
Views:  1128   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/23/2006  Upload Date: 7/20/2006 12:40:19 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Matthew Miller
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  763   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description:  A view of the 7048. As you can see the locomotive was painted over but does not have the road name, number, or the Keystone on either side.
Photo Date:  8/26/2006  Upload Date: 9/12/2006 7:13:18 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Matthew Sebastionelli
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  849   Comments: 0
NS 538 Helpers
Title:  NS 538 Helpers
Description:  Two sets of helpers are on the rear of 538 as they descend the grade on track one with the GP9 to the right.
Photo Date:  8/26/2006  Upload Date: 9/12/2006 7:25:09 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Matthew Sebastionelli
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 3352(SD40-2) NS 3428(SD40-2) NS 3337(SD40-2) NS 3341(SD40-2) PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  874   Comments: 1
Helpers
Title:  Helpers
Description:  The GP9 watches a pair of helpers head east on track one and 18N continues heading east on track two. The helpers heading east were on the 67Z earlier. Notice the guy in the yellow hard hat as he cuts the weeds on the other side of the fence to make taking pictures much more easier:) .
Photo Date:  8/26/2006  Upload Date: 9/12/2006 7:34:15 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Matthew Sebastionelli
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 3340(SD40-2) NS 3380(SD40-2) PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  841   Comments: 2
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/15/2006  Upload Date: 10/18/2006 2:34:29 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Dave Carney
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  765   Comments: 0
PRR GP9 7048
Title:  PRR GP9 7048
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/12/2006  Upload Date: 7/1/2011 2:15:23 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Christopher Esposito
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  538   Comments: 0
PRR 7048 on static display
Title:  PRR 7048 on static display
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/22/2007  Upload Date: 2/18/2008 12:47:40 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Ted Marshall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  582   Comments: 0
NS 11A Helpers
Title:  NS 11A Helpers
Description:  A pair of helpers bring up the rear of 11A as railfans watch
Photo Date:  4/6/2007  Upload Date: 5/12/2007 9:04:27 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Matthew Sebastionelli
Categories:  Winter
Locomotives:  NS 3342(SD40-2) PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  544   Comments: 0
NS 20T
Title:  NS 20T
Description:  Eastbound on track two as they pass by the GP9.
Photo Date:  4/6/2007  Upload Date: 5/12/2007 9:09:12 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Matthew Sebastionelli
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 9876(C40-9W) NS 9720(C40-9W) PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  949   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/8/2007  Upload Date: 7/3/2009 7:52:30 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Jonathan Ferraro
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  431   Comments: 0
Old and New
Title:  Old and New
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/8/2007  Upload Date: 7/3/2009 7:55:29 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Jonathan Ferraro
Categories:  Scenic,Winter,Action
Locomotives:  NS 2671(SD70M-2) NS 9608(C40-9W) PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  763   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/9/2007  Upload Date: 6/9/2008 10:08:25 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Jonathan Ferraro
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  404   Comments: 1
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/9/2007  Upload Date: 7/4/2009 12:04:18 AM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Jonathan Ferraro
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  381   Comments: 0
PRR GP9 7048
Title:  PRR GP9 7048
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/27/2007  Upload Date: 7/6/2011 1:14:13 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Christopher Esposito
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  195   Comments: 0
PRR 7048
Title:  PRR 7048
Description:  A Pennsylvania EMD GP9 Engine Number 7048 At The Horseshoe Curve In Altoona, PA
Photo Date:  6/8/2007  Upload Date: 3/30/2009 5:37:43 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Michael Delage
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  PRR 7048(GP9)
Views:  194   Comments: 0


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