Seidel's "Horseshoe Curve," Page 39, 2008         
Here is a photo taken by Bob Lorenz that was published in David W. Seidel's 2008 book entitled "Images Of Rail: Horseshoe Curve," page 39. Partial Caption: "Descending the east slope at Horseshoe Curve is a Baldwin Class BP-60 locomotive set led by No. 5823 powering an eastbound passenger train. These units, at 6,000 horsepower, were initially in passenger service but were later downgraded for freight service [at] only 5,000 horsepower." In this context, Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5823 is a BP-60 built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in March of 1947 and retired in September of 1962 after just 15 years of revenue service.
Date: 1/1/2008 Location: ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA Views: 349 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 5823(DR12-8-1500/2)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Seidel's "Horseshoe Curve," Page 39, 2008
Picture Categories: Passenger This picture is part of album:  PRR: Seidel ~> "Horseshoe Curve" ~ 2008
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