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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsIn September 1970, there were two railroad excursions to Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania.
John Dziobko says they were on the 13th and the 14th. That seems unlikely, as the 14th was on a Monday. It was not Labor Day.
Per Dziobko, September 13:
http://www.godfatherrails.com/photos/pv.asp?pid=855
Sepember 14:
http://www.godfatherrails.com/photos/pv.asp?pid=1795
High Iron says they were on the 12th and the 13th. I think that's more likely.
[link:https://www.themetrains.com/golden-spike-centennial-limited-timeline.htm|Timeline for High Iron Company Excursions, including the
1969 Golden Spike Centennial Limited]
eppur_se_muova
(36,317 posts)free irreversible lung damage for all passengers.
hunter
(38,349 posts)... so the crew wouldn't suffocate in the tunnels and snow sheds crossing the Sierra.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_Pacific_4294
mahatmakanejeeves
(57,727 posts)There's not much in the way of crew protection in case of a grade crossing accident or a landslide, however.
malthaussen
(17,235 posts)... was so there would be no need to have open windows and get cinders all over everybody's meals.
-- Mal
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mahatmakanejeeves
(57,727 posts)I'll bet he'd give anything to take this trip again.
Steam & Excursion > 50 Years Ago NKP 759 Horseshoe Curve Trip