| Here is page 50 of a 64-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "World Famous Horseshoe Curve, Altoona, Pennsylvania Railroad." It was first issued in September of 1973. Photo Caption: "Some motive power of about the 1870ies. These locomotives are at the western [or Pittsburgh Division] roundhouse." In the forefront is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #344, a Class D (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheeler" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during August of 1872 and retired in January of 1893 after 21 years of faithful service. The names of the two Hostlers pictured here are not recorded. (To locate this structure, refer to pages 37 and 38.) |