| Westing. Here is a photo that was published originally in Fred Westing's 1974 book entitled "Pennsy Steam And Semaphores," page 62. Photo Caption: "Engine 2761 finished its days in 'snapper' service helping passenger trains climb the grade from Altoona to Gallitzin. No. 2761 is seen rounding the famed Horseshoe Curve as it returned light to Altoona." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2761, a J-28 (2-6-2) "Prairie" built by the American Locomotive Company during 1905, renumbered 02761 in 1918, and retired in November of 1921 after just 16 years of experimental service. |