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Observation End of the Pennsylvania Limited, by William Rau, circa 1895.
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Observation End of the Penna. Limited, on the Horseshoe Curve, by William Rau. Passengers dressed in their finery, sit outside, at the rear of the train, as it travels around the Horseshoe Curve.

Credit: Courtesy of American Premier Underwriters, Inc. (reproduction provided by the Library Company of Philadelphia)

The latter half of the 19th century was the era of the steam engine. The Pennsylvania Railroad provided first class travel accommodations on the Pennsylvania Limited, shown here at Horseshoe Curve in Altoona, PA.

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