Cupper, Dan. Horseshoe Heritage: The Story of a Great Railroad. Halifax, PA: Withers Publishing, 1999.

In addition to the Nazi plot for destroying the curve, this 56-page book covers many other fascinating aspects of its history. Some include: construction/growth, unfulfilled plans to electrify it, runaways, wrecks, close-calls, famous passengers, and the recent renovation of the visitors" center.

Citation Type: Book

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Altoona
Site and situation: Right Place at the Right Time
Altoona Horseshoe Curve: A Vital Link