How Long to Read Horseshoe Curve

How Long Does it Take to Read Horseshoe Curve?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 13 minutes to read Horseshoe Curve by David W. Seidel

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

The Horseshoe Curve is known worldwide as an engineering achievement by the Pennsylvania Railroad. This landmark, located just west of Altoona, opened to traffic on February 15, 1854, and it enabled a railroad line to climb the Allegheny Mountains and the eastern continental divide. The Horseshoe Curve's construction impacted railroad design and development for mountainous terrain everywhere, enabling access to coal and other raw materials essential for the industrial age. J. Edgar Thomson, chief engineer of the Pennsylvania Railroad, is widely recognized for his engineering and design of the Horseshoe Curve, a concept never utilized previously. Today the curve is still in use and sees approximately 70 trains daily. Through vintage photographs, Horseshoe Curve chronicles how this marvel remains one of the vital transportation arteries linking the east and west coasts of the United States.

How long is Horseshoe Curve?

Horseshoe Curve by David W. Seidel is 132 pages long, and a total of 33,264 words.

This makes it 45% the length of the average book. It also has 41% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Horseshoe Curve Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 1 minute to read Horseshoe Curve aloud.

What Reading Level is Horseshoe Curve?

Horseshoe Curve is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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