February 2018

Horseshoe!

There's lots happening on Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, PA this afternoon. A westbound Conrail freight is clawing its way up and around the 180-degree curve, its four diesel units sending exhaust skyward. Meanwhile an eastbound drops down the 1.45% grade, brakeshoe smoke curling from the hot wheels.

May 1977.

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