PRR K-4S, "Pacific," c. 1946         
AHC. Here is an original photo that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1946. Shown here is a Pennsylvania Railroad Class K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" steam locomotive rounding the Curve on its way down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona, where it will be readied to make yet another passenger-helper run up "The Mountain" to Gallitzin and back. The photographer's name, the locomotive's road number, and the exact date are not recorded.
Date: 8/15/1946 Location: ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA Views: 630 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
PRR K-4S, "Pacific," c. 1946
Picture Categories: Steam This picture is part of album:  PRR: Altoona's Horseshoe Curve ~ '39-'89
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