Overview
The Horseshoe Curve is a sweeping railroad curve that carries trains up the Allegheny Mountains, and a National Historic Landmark.
History
The Pennsylvania Railroad opened the curve in 1854. It was so important that it was a target of a failed sabotage plot during World War II.
Today
Visitors watch busy freight trains round the curve from an overlook reached by a short funicular.
Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.