A request :: Train shots at Horseshoe Curve?

S.Horton · 20th of March 2012 (Tue)

As a kid, I think I visited Horshoe Curve a dozen times. I have not been there in three decades. I was hoping to see some photos of it. I searched here, nada, so I thought to kindly ask.

Bianchi · 12th of April 2012 (Thu)

As a kid I remember riding on a train through Pa , and you could see the engine pulling the train from the rear passenger cars, it was around a big horseshoe curve, think somewhere near Johnstown.

Is this the one you are referring to.

S.Horton · 13th of April 2012 (Fri)

5Dmaniac · 13th of April 2012 (Fri)

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...Horseshoe+Bend

Is this it?

S.Horton · 13th of April 2012 (Fri)

Yes! But I have never heard it called Horseshoe Bend.

Thx!

5Dmaniac · 13th of April 2012 (Fri)

Me neither - that's why I actually looked at the thread in the first place. I couldn't figure out how a train could go through Horseshoe Bend near Page, AZ - that's what made me look

I am not even into trains. Then when I saw your question it all became clear!

Hope you get your shot at Horseshoe CURVE!

S.Horton · 13th of April 2012 (Fri)

Well, I can, but it will be shooting a framed print my dad has.... someday.

The problem at Horseshoe Curve is to get the shot, you'd have to do some serious hiking and know exactly when you'd have to be there.

JVolz · 16th of April 2012 (Mon)

Search on railpictures.net and you should find plenty of photos.

S.Horton · 16th of April 2012 (Mon)

Ah cool!

butcherman · 17th of April 2012 (Tue)

Horseshoe Curve is outside of Altoona, Pa. I live about 15 minutes from it and plan to spend lots of time there this summer. Due to health concerns have not been there for awhile. Years ago you could go year round and at no cost. You had to climb lots of steps to get up to it. Now you pay to get in and ride up a "funicular" (tram). It is no longer open year round, Open from April through October or November. Here is a link to some information on it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horsesh...ennsylvania%29

S.Horton · 18th of April 2012 (Wed)

My nana was from Madiera. That is why we used to go there.

Thx for the link.

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Bianchi Goldmember Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,147 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: A request :: Train shots at Horseshoe Curve? As a kid I remember riding on a train through Pa , and you could see the engine pulling the train from the rear passenger cars, it was around a big horseshoe curve, think somewhere near Johnstown. Is this the one you are referring to. __________________ My Gear 4 Sale 100-400 Lis nice sharp copy

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5Dmaniac Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,274 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: A request :: Train shots at Horseshoe Curve? http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...Horseshoe+Bend Is this it?

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JVolz Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 355 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: A request :: Train shots at Horseshoe Curve? Search on railpictures.net and you should find plenty of photos. __________________ Joe Volz

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butcherman Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Hollidaysburg, Pa USA Posts: 846 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: A request :: Train shots at Horseshoe Curve? Horseshoe Curve is outside of Altoona, Pa. I live about 15 minutes from it and plan to spend lots of time there this summer. Due to health concerns have not been there for awhile. Years ago you could go year round and at no cost. You had to climb lots of steps to get up to it. Now you pay to get in and ride up a "funicular" (tram). It is no longer open year round, Open from April through October or November. Here is a link to some information on it. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horsesh...ennsylvania%29 __________________ Canon 60D, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 OS DC Macro, EF-S 55-250 IS, 50mm f1.8, YONGNUO YN460-II

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