Horseshoe Curve Commemorations, #3 of 9, 1957         
Here is the third of nine photos that were published originally in David W. Seidel's 2008 book entitled "Images Of Rail: Horseshoe Curve," page 60. Partial Caption: "The E-8 locomotive No. 5899 leads sister units at Horseshoe Curve for the excursion special bringing visitors to the dedication of K-4s steam locomotive No. 1361 on June 8, 1957." Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5899 and two more E-8's whose numbers are not recorded. All are EP-22's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,250 horsepower each. #5899 was built in March of 1951.
Date: 1/1/2008 Location: ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA Views: 224 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 5899(E8A)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Horseshoe Curve Commemorations, #3 of 9, 1957
Picture Categories: Passenger This picture is part of album:  USA: Horseshoe Curve Commemorations
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