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PRR 920, K-4S, Front, 1957
Title:  PRR 920, K-4S, Front, 1957
Description:  Here is the front side of a "Vanishing Vistas" portrait that was published by Lyman E. Cox in 1975. Photo courtesy of the Mac Owen Collection. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #920, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and retired in 1959 after 42 years of faithful service. In this context, it awaits its next assignment adjacent to the PRR's Engine House in South Amboy, New Jersey, in March of 1957.
Photo Date:  3/21/1957  Upload Date: 1/5/2021 5:26:41 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 920(4-6-2)
Views:  291   Comments: 0
PRR 920, K-4S, Back, 1957
Title:  PRR 920, K-4S, Back, 1957
Description:  Here is the back side of a "Vanishing Vistas" portrait that was published by Lyman E. Cox in 1975. The text by Mac Owen sketches the history and development of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "K" Class (4-6-2) "Pacific" steam locomotives.
Photo Date:  3/21/1957  Upload Date: 1/5/2021 5:27:31 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 920(4-6-2)
Views:  222   Comments: 0
PRR 3752, K-4S, 1957
Title:  PRR 3752, K-4S, 1957
Description:  Camden. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken inside of the PRSL Engine House in Camden, New Jersey, on 24 June 1957. The photographer is not identified. Partially visible here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #3752 and #920. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" built in Juniata. #3752 was constructed during April of 1920 and retired in February of 1958, while #920 was built in July of 1917 and retired in 1959. ("Stoneborobranch"; #51 of 69)
Photo Date:  6/24/1957  Upload Date: 11/10/2020 7:29:59 AM
Location:  Camden, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3752(4-6-2) PRR 920(4-6-2)
Views:  408   Comments: 0
"Railroad" Magazine, August 1957
Title:  "Railroad" Magazine, August 1957
Description:  Wood. Here is a photo taken by Don Wood. It was published originally in the August 1957 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 76. Partial Caption: "The Pennsylvania still uses some steam power, including No. 6738, shown wheeling a long string of freight out of Enola, Pa." Shown here is PRR engine #6738, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built as an M-1A by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during June of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in October of 1948, and retired in September of 1959. Also visible to the right is PRR engine #920, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in July of 1917 and retired in 1959.
Photo Date:  8/1/1957  Upload Date: 10/21/2017 1:48:25 AM
Location:  Duncannon, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6738(4-8-2) PRR 920(4-6-2)
Views:  866   Comments: 0
PRR 920, K-4S, 1957
Title:  PRR 920, K-4S, 1957
Description:  Here is a photo by J.S. Rice that was taken in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during December of 1957. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #920 and several others whose road numbers are not recorded. #920 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and retired in 1959 after 42 years of faithful service. Note that their main rods have been removed, so they've been prepared for movement to the recycling center. ("JpsPcc6992" A; #3 of 6)
Photo Date:  12/21/1957  Upload Date: 3/5/2021 7:53:32 AM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 920(4-6-2)
Views:  303   Comments: 0
PRR 949, K-4S, 1949
Title:  PRR 949, K-4S, 1949
Description:  FM. Here is a duplicate 35mm B&W slide of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania. Photo Caption: "Two K-4's and a T-1 on a 28-car express. (T-1 is hidden by smoke and shadow.) November 8, 1949." In the lead is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #949, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918 and retired in November of 1951 after 33 years of faithful service. This photo comes from a slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (22-50).
Photo Date:  11/8/1949  Upload Date: 10/18/2019 3:26:38 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 949(4-6-2)
Views:  428   Comments: 0
PRR 1120, K-4S, c. 1954
Title:  PRR 1120, K-4S, c. 1954
Description:  Mann. Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1120, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917, streamlined in 1940, and retired in December of 1954 after 37 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  2/2/1954  Upload Date: 6/11/2021 11:29:24 PM
Location:  Red Bank, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1120(4-6-2)
Views:  400   Comments: 0
PRR Trenton Engine House, #3 of 3, c. 1954
Title:  PRR Trenton Engine House, #3 of 3, c. 1954
Description:  Here is the third of three original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Engine House in Trenton, New Jersey, c. 1954. Shown here (R to L) are engines #1120 and three more locomotives whose road numbers are not recorded. #1120 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917, streamlined in 1940, and retired in December of 1954 after 37 years of faithful service. Partially visible at the left are the Trenton Coaling Tipple and the Engine House.
Photo Date:  2/2/1954  Upload Date: 7/28/2021 8:20:28 AM
Location:  Trenton, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1120(4-6-2)
Views:  361   Comments: 0
PRR 1120, K-4S, c. 1954
Title:  PRR 1120, K-4S, c. 1954
Description:  Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1120, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in July of 1917, streamlined in 1940, and retired in December of 1954 after 37 years of service. In this context, it's rockin' 'n' rollin' on the New York & Long Branch line with a nine-car passenger train. Many thanks to Mr. Glen James Smith for identifying this locomotive correctly. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:  8/15/1954  Upload Date: 3/19/2020 8:10:31 PM
Location:  Red Bank, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1120(4-6-2)
Views:  641   Comments: 1
"Pennsy Power Parade," Page 22, 1954
Title:  "Pennsy Power Parade," Page 22, 1954
Description:  Here is page 13 of a 15-page cover article by Walter A. Lucas entitled "Pennsy Power Parade." It was published in the December 1954 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 22. Top Photo Caption: "One of the Pennsy's powerful J1 Class freight locomotives: No. 6474. Sixty-five of these 2-10-4's were put into service between 1942 and 1944." Engine #6474 is a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during February of 1943 and retired in September of 1957. Bottom Photo Caption: "Several K4s Class passenger engines wore streamlined shrouds during early days of diesel revolution. No. 1120 looked like this in 1940." Engine #1120 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917, streamlined in 1940, and retired in December of 1954.
Photo Date:  12/1/1954  Upload Date: 4/16/2017 2:40:22 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 6474(2-10-4) PRR 1120(4-6-2)
Views:  810   Comments: 0
"Steam Rules The New York & Long Branch," Page 42, 1955
Title:  "Steam Rules The New York & Long Branch," Page 42, 1955
Description:  Here is page two of a seven-page camera study entitled "Steam Rules The New York & Long Branch." It was published originally in the January 1955 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 42. Photo Caption: "It could pass for the 'Spirit of St. Louis' in olden times but on Labor Day, 1954, it's K-4's 5412 and 1120 on Train 711 ~ 16 cars of beachcombers rolling down to the shore. Highball!" Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5412 and #1120. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics." #5412 was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in February of 1927 and retired in March of 1956. #1120 was built in Juniata during July of 1917, streamlined in 1940, and retired in December of 1954. Notable here is a map delineating the route of the NY&LB.
Photo Date:  1/1/1955  Upload Date: 9/10/2019 6:27:39 AM
Location:  Long Branch, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5412(4-6-2) PRR 1120(4-6-2)
Views:  571   Comments: 0
"Steam Rules The New York & Long Branch," Page 44, 1955
Title:  "Steam Rules The New York & Long Branch," Page 44, 1955
Description:  Here is page four of a seven-page camera study entitled "Steam Rules The New York & Long Branch." It was published originally in the January 1955 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 44. Partial Caption: "Here the once-streamlined 1120 singlehandedly lifts 16 cars out of South Amboy, N.J., the power transfer point where GG-1's are cut out." Photo by Don Wood. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1120, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917, streamlined in 1940, and retired in December of 1954 after 37 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  1/1/1955  Upload Date: 9/11/2019 11:39:37 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1120(4-6-2)
Views:  400   Comments: 0
"Story Of A Pacific," Page 53, 1956
Title:  "Story Of A Pacific," Page 53, 1956
Description:  Here is page ten of a 15-page cover article by Frederick Westing entitled "This Is The Story Of A Pacific ~ The World's Greatest." It was published originally in the August 1956 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 53. Both of the locomotives pictured here are PRR Class K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics." Top Photo: #1120 was built in Juniata during 1917, streamlined in 1940, and retired in December of 1954. Bottom Photo: #5471 was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1927 and retired in August of 1956.
Photo Date:  8/1/1956  Upload Date: 6/18/2018 1:51:32 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1120(4-6-2) PRR 5471(4-6-2)
Views:  802   Comments: 0
"Pennsy Pacifics," Page 25, 1965
Title:  "Pennsy Pacifics," Page 25, 1965
Description:  Here is page five of an eight-page article by Fred Westing entitled "The Great Days of Steam and the Glory of Pennsy Pacifics." It was published originally in the March 1965 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 25. Top Photo: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5475, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during September of 1927 and retired in April of 1958. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #1120, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917, streamlined in 1940, and retired in December of 1954.
Photo Date:  3/1/1965  Upload Date: 7/17/2016 10:49:23 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5475(4-6-2) PRR 1120(4-6-2)
Views:  948   Comments: 0
"Pennsy Pacifics," Page 26, 1965
Title:  "Pennsy Pacifics," Page 26, 1965
Description:  Here is page six of an eight-page article by Fred Westing entitled "The Great Days of Steam and the Glory of Pennsy Pacifics." It was published originally in the March 1965 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 26. Top Photo: Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #3378 and another locomotive whose number is not recorded. Both are "K" Class (4-6-2) "Pacifics." #3378 is a K-2S built in Juniata during 1911 and retired in November of 1938. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #1120, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917, streamlined in 1940, and retired in December of 1954.
Photo Date:  3/1/1965  Upload Date: 7/17/2016 10:51:55 AM
Location:  Logansport, IN
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3378(4-6-2) PRR 1120(4-6-2)
Views:  842   Comments: 0
PRR "Interview With Clair Clugh," Page 22, 1996
Title:  PRR "Interview With Clair Clugh," Page 22, 1996
Description:  Here is page nine of a 29-page article by Eric Hirsimaki entitled "Interview With Clair I. Clugh: Manager, Altoona Works (Retired)." It was published originally in the Summer 1996 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 22. Top Photo Caption: "Once streamlined (in 1940) K-4S #1120 at Bay Head Junction, N.J., summer, 1954. This Juniata Shops product was built in July 1917 and would be sold for scrap in December of 1954." Photo by Don Wood. Third Photo Down Caption: "I-1SA #4344 and merchandise consist on (westbound freight) Track #3, passing Slope Tower." Photo from Frederic V. Schaefer. Shown here is PRR engine #4344, an I-1SA built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during December of 1922, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in December of 1941, and retired in March of 1952. Fourth Photo Down Caption: "J-1 #6441 and consist, nearing 7th St. bridge, westbound." Photo from Frederic V. Shaefer. Shown here is PRR engine #6441, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during November of 1943 and retired in April of 1958.
Photo Date:  6/21/1996  Upload Date: 12/6/2017 3:36:01 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 4344(2-10-0) PRR 1120(4-6-2) PRR 6441(2-10-4) PRR 1120(4-6-2)
Views:  876   Comments: 0
PRR 1139, K-4S, 1954
Title:  PRR 1139, K-4S, 1954
Description:  Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred R. Kern that was taken near Red Bank, New Jersey, on 27 August 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1139, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and retired in 1956 after 39 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  8/27/1954  Upload Date: 4/28/2018 3:55:59 AM
Location:  Red Bank, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1139(4-6-2)
Views:  692   Comments: 1
PRR 1139, K-4S, 1954
Title:  PRR 1139, K-4S, 1954
Description:  Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Bay Head Junction, New Jersey, on 6 September 1954. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1139, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in July of 1917 and retired in 1956 after 39 years' service. ("LouisFols"; #5 of 16)
Photo Date:  9/6/1954  Upload Date: 6/22/2018 2:56:40 AM
Location:  Bay Head Junction, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1139(4-6-2)
Views:  723   Comments: 1
PRR 1139, K-4S, #1 of 2, c. 1955
Title:  PRR 1139, K-4S, #1 of 2, c. 1955
Description:  Here is the first of two original photos of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1139, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and retired in 1956 after 39 years of faithful service. Looks to me like the Engineman is performing the required pre-run inspection and lubrication drill. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. ("Heisler19" A; #1 of 2)
Photo Date:  5/5/1955  Upload Date: 1/21/2022 9:09:35 PM
Location:  Bay Head Junction, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1139(4-6-2)
Views:  196   Comments: 0
PRR 1139, K-4S, #2 of 2, c. 1955
Title:  PRR 1139, K-4S, #2 of 2, c. 1955
Description:  Here is the second of two original photos of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1139, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and retired in 1956 after 39 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. ("Heisler19" A; #2 of 2)
Photo Date:  5/5/1955  Upload Date: 1/21/2022 9:10:31 PM
Location:  Bay Head Junction, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1139(4-6-2)
Views:  220   Comments: 0
PRR 1139
Title:  PRR 1139
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/1/1955  Upload Date: 3/27/2008 8:44:51 AM
Location:  Camden, NJ
Author:  EDWARD J. OZOG
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 1139(4-6-2)
Views:  3240   Comments: 0
PRR 1139, K-4S, 1955
Title:  PRR 1139, K-4S, 1955
Description:  Here is a photo by Mayer Pearlman that was taken near Matawan, New Jersey, on 12 November 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1139, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and retired in 1956 after 39 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  11/12/1955  Upload Date: 3/12/2023 5:38:44 PM
Location:  Matawan, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1139(4-6-2)
Views:  193   Comments: 0
"Story Of A Pacific," Page 54, 1956
Title:  "Story Of A Pacific," Page 54, 1956
Description:  Here is page 11 of a 15-page cover article by Frederick Westing entitled "This Is The Story Of A Pacific ~ The World's Greatest." It was published originally in the August 1956 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 54. All of the locomotives pictured here are PRR Class K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics." Top Left-Hand Photo: #5473 was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1927, reconditioned in 1944, and retired in February of 1956. Top Right-Hand Photo: #3876 was built in Juniata during 1923 and retired in April of 1950. Bottom Left-Hand Photo: #5385 was built in Juniata during 1924 and retired in June of 1948. Bottom Right-Hand Photo: #1139 was built in Juniata during 1917 and retired in 1956 after 39 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  8/1/1956  Upload Date: 6/18/2018 1:54:47 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5473(4-6-2) PRR 3876(4-6-2) PRR 5385(4-6-2) PRR 1139(4-6-2)
Views:  817   Comments: 0
PRR 1188, K-4S, 1952
Title:  PRR 1188, K-4S, 1952
Description:  Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Scott that was taken in Louisville, Kentucky, in May of 1952. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1188, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and retired in September of 1955 after 38 years of faithful service. Note the experimental streamlined smoke deflector.
Photo Date:  5/5/1952  Upload Date: 3/13/2019 8:25:56 PM
Location:  Louisville, KY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1188(4-6-2)
Views:  917   Comments: 1
"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 35, 1976
Title:  "A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 35, 1976
Description:  Here is page 35 of a 40-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "A Picture Study Of The K-4." First issued in October 1967, revised in September 1976. Section Caption: "Some Modifications." Both of the locomotives pictured here are Pennsylvania Railroad 4-6-2 "Pacifics" built in Juniata. Top Photo: #5484 was built as a K-4S during October of 1927, rebuilt as a K-4SA, and retired in November of 1956. Bottom Photo: #1188 is a K-4S built during July of 1917 and retired in September of 1955.
Photo Date:  9/22/1976  Upload Date: 4/10/2019 1:25:05 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5484(4-6-2) PRR 1188(4-6-2)
Views:  542   Comments: 0
PRR 1330, K-4S, 1937
Title:  PRR 1330, K-4S, 1937
Description:  Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1937. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1330, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1918. ("Heisler19" B; #1 of 2)
Photo Date:  3/7/1937  Upload Date: 6/1/2024 11:14:23 PM
Location:  Cincinnati, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1330(4-6-2)
Views:  96   Comments: 0
PRR 1330, K-4S, c. 1951
Title:  PRR 1330, K-4S, c. 1951
Description:  Prevosto. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Passenger Station in Englewood, Illinois, c. 1951. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1330, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1918. Let's wave to the Engineman!
Photo Date:  8/15/1951  Upload Date: 1/11/2025 11:38:56 AM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1330(4-6-2)
Views:  17   Comments: 0
"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 6, 1976
Title:  "A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 6, 1976
Description:  Here is page six of a 40-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "A Picture Study Of The K-4." First issued in October 1967, revised in September 1976. Photo Caption: "Here is an excellent study of the 1330 at Jersey City, N.J. September 1, 1923, from the G.F. Nixon Collection." Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1330 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1918.
Photo Date:  9/22/1976  Upload Date: 4/4/2019 6:47:23 AM
Location:  Jersey City, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1330(4-6-2)
Views:  420   Comments: 0
PRR "Horseshoe Curve," Page 33, 1941
Title:  PRR "Horseshoe Curve," Page 33, 1941
Description:  Here is page six of an eight-page article by Harry T. Sohlberg entitled "Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in the March 1941 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 33. Top Photo: Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #3733 and #1339. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" built in Juniata. #3733 was built during February of 1920 and retired in April of 1956, while #1339 was built in April of 1918 and retired in February of 1956. They're pulling an eastbound passenger train around the Curve and down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East. Note the illustration of an inclined plane and a two-sectioned boat on the Allegheny Portage Railroad (1834-1854).
Photo Date:  3/1/1941  Upload Date: 7/16/2016 12:51:01 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3733(4-6-2) PRR 1339(4-6-2)
Views:  708   Comments: 0
"Horseshoe Curve," Page 26, 1941
Title:  "Horseshoe Curve," Page 26, 1941
Description:  Here is page seven of a seven-page article by Harry T. Sohlberg entitled "Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in the November 1941 issue of "Mutual Magazine," page 26. (This is actually a reprint of an article published in the March 1941 issue of "Trains" magazine, pages 28-35.) Partial Caption: "No. 24 slips downgrade on one of the inside tracks. No. 24 is an afternoon maid-of-all-work passenger train from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia." Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #3733 and #1339. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" built in Juniata. #3733 was built during February of 1920 and retired in April of 1956, while #1339 was built during April of 1918 and retired in February of 1956.
Photo Date:  11/3/1941  Upload Date: 1/26/2019 11:01:37 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3733(4-6-2) PRR 1339(4-6-2)
Views:  438   Comments: 0
PRR 1339, K-4S, 1946
Title:  PRR 1339, K-4S, 1946
Description:  Huntingdon. Here hs a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Bill Price that was taken near Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, on 7 October 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1339, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built/in Juniata during May of 1918 and retired in February of 1956 after 38 years of fbithful service. Rockin' 'n' Rollin'!
Photo Date:  10/7/1946  Upload Date: 6/21/2018 4:13:50 AM
Location:  Huntingdon, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1339(4-6-2)
Views:  698   Comments: 0
PRR 1339, K-4S, 1954
Title:  PRR 1339, K-4S, 1954
Description:  Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Camden, New Jersey, in 1954. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1339, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918 and retired in February of 1956 after 38 years of faithful service. Partly visible in the right-distance is the ghostly form of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge.
Photo Date:  4/7/1954  Upload Date: 11/24/2021 5:40:55 PM
Location:  Camden, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1339(4-6-2) PRR 1339(4-6-2)
Views:  199   Comments: 0
PRR 1350, K-2SA, 1938
Title:  PRR 1350, K-2SA, 1938
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the 46th Street Enginehouse in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 24 April 1938. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1350, a K-2SA (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1913 and retired in November of 1938 after 25 years of faithful service. Henry C. Westenberger Collection; #17 of 29.
Photo Date:  4/24/1938  Upload Date: 8/6/2018 11:59:56 AM
Location:  West Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1350(4-6-2)
Views:  573   Comments: 0
PRR 1361, K-4S, 1946
Title:  PRR 1361, K-4S, 1946
Description:  Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Whiting, Indiana, during November of 1946. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1361, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918, retired in September of 1956, enshrined at the Horseshoe Curve on 08 June 1957, restored for excursion service during 1987-1988, withdrawn from service and disassembled because of safety concerns, and still not reassembled/restored/resurrected. ("LouisFols"; #10 of 21)
Photo Date:  11/14/1946  Upload Date: 5/28/2020 2:02:48 PM
Location:  Whiting, IN
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  1264   Comments: 0
PRR 1361, K-4S, 1954
Title:  PRR 1361, K-4S, 1954
Description:  #1361. Here is a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, in 1954. It was published originally on the back cover of Mike Schaffer & Brian Solomon's (1997) book entitled "Pennsylvania Railroad." Partial Caption: "Two symbols of the Pennsylvania Railroad stand side by side at South Amboy, N.J., in 1954." Partially visible here (L to R) are PRR engines #1361 and #4881. #1361 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918, retired in September of 1956, enshrined at the Horseshoe Curve on 08 June 1957, restored for excursion service during 1987-1988, then withdrawn from service and disassembled due to safety concerns, and still not reassembled to wholeness. Engine #4881 is a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata during February of 1939 and rated at 4,620 horsepower.
Photo Date:  1/23/1954  Upload Date: 11/12/2021 6:13:16 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2) PRR 4881(GG1)
Views:  723   Comments: 0
PRR 1361, K-4S, c. 1954
Title:  PRR 1361, K-4S, c. 1954
Description:  #1361. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at Bay Head Junction, New Jersey, perhaps in 1954. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1361, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918, retired in September of 1956, enshrined at the Horseshoe Curve on 8 June 1957, and restored for excursion service in April of 1987.
Photo Date:  2/14/1954  Upload Date: 2/13/2019 1:00:50 AM
Location:  Bay Head Junction, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  1373   Comments: 0
PRR 1361, K-4S, 1954
Title:  PRR 1361, K-4S, 1954
Description:  #1361. Here is a postal card entitled "Pennsylvania 1361." No Postmark. Caption On Reverse: "Famous K-4 locomotive, the Pacific that was on display at Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pa., is shown at Monmouth Park Race Track near Oceanport, N.J., July 6, 1954 during its final days on the New York & Long Branch. 1361 is now owned, in the mid 1980's, by the Railroaders Memorial Museum in Altoona, and has been restored to operating condition for special events. Photo by Robert F. Collins."
Photo Date:  7/6/1954  Upload Date: 8/31/2018 4:15:48 AM
Location:  Oceanport, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  1336   Comments: 2
PRR 1361, K-4S, 1954
Title:  PRR 1361, K-4S, 1954
Description:  Here is a postal card via Peter Outerbridge entitled "Pennsylvania 1361." Caption On Reverse: "Pennsylvania 1361. Pacific K-4s No. 1361 on the waiting track at South Amboy, N.J., ready for a train to the Jersey Shore, August 4, 1954. After being retired from service, No. 1361 was placed on display along the mainline at Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pa. Photo by Jim Fritts." Shown here is PRR engine #1361, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918, retired in September of 1956 after amassing over 2,469,000 revenue miles, enshrined at the Horseshoe Curve on 8 June 1957, restored for excursion service during 1987-1988, withdrawn from service and disassembled because of safety concerns, and is now being restored again for further excursion service.
Photo Date:  8/4/1954  Upload Date: 1/21/2023 5:31:20 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  403   Comments: 0
PRR 1361, K-4S, c. 1954
Title:  PRR 1361, K-4S, c. 1954
Description:  Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1361 and another locomotive whose road number is not recorded. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics." #1361 was constructed in Juniata during May of 1918, retired in September of 1956, enshrined at the Horseshoe Curve on 8 June 1957, restored for excursion service during 1987-1988, withdrawn from service and disassembled because of safety concerns, and still not reassembled. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #5 of 12.
Photo Date:  8/15/1954  Upload Date: 5/12/2022 10:37:07 PM
Location:  Morgan, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  471   Comments: 0
PRR 1361, K-4S, 1954
Title:  PRR 1361, K-4S, 1954
Description:  #1361. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken near Morgan, New Jersey, on 18 August 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1361, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918, retired in September of 1956, enshrined at the Horseshoe Curve on 08 June 1957, restored for excursion service during 1987-1988, then withdrawn from service and disassembled due to safety concerns. In this context, it's pulling Train #737 from South Amboy to Bay Head Junction. A tiny portion of Raritan Bay is visible at the far right. (SPM)
Photo Date:  8/18/1954  Upload Date: 12/23/2019 8:01:01 PM
Location:  Morgan, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  787   Comments: 0
PRR 3751, K-4S, c. 1955
Title:  PRR 3751, K-4S, c. 1955
Description:  Wood. Here is an image of a photo by Don Wood that was taken near Matawan, New Jersey, c. 1955. Wood's Caption: "3751 & 1361 on the move up Matawan Hill at milepost 6. That's fireman Ferdinand Norman leaning out of 3751's cab. Train 784 was usually double-headed on Sunday as part of a power transfer move." #3751 and #1361 are both K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" built in Juniata. #3751 was constructed in April of 1920 and retired in November of 1957. #1361 was built in May of 1918, retired in September of 1956, enshrined at the Horseshoe Curve on 8 June 1957, restored for excursion service during 1987-1988, withdrawn from service and disassembled because of safety concerns, and is now being restored again for further excursion service. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  1/23/1955  Upload Date: 7/21/2022 10:36:14 PM
Location:  Matawan, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3751(4-6-2) PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  415   Comments: 0
PRR 1361, K-4S, 1955
Title:  PRR 1361, K-4S, 1955
Description:  #1361. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken near Cliffwood, New Jersey, on 29 January 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1361, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918, retired in September of 1956, enshrined at the Horseshoe Curve on 08 June 1957, restored for excursion service during 1987-1988, then withdrawn from service and disassembled due to safety concerns, and still not reassembled to wholeness. In this context, it's pulling Train #718 from Bay Head Junction to Newark with connecting service to Penn Station in New York City.
Photo Date:  1/29/1955  Upload Date: 8/4/2021 10:14:55 PM
Location:  Cliffwood, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  587   Comments: 0
PRR 1361, K-4S, 1955
Title:  PRR 1361, K-4S, 1955
Description:  #1361. Here is a postal card entitled "Pennsylvania 1361." No Postmark. Caption On Reverse: "Class K-4 Pacific locomotive speeds along the New York and Long Branch R.R. between South Amboy and the northern New Jersey shore, May 17, 1955. This locomotive is now on display at the world famous Horseshoe Curve, Altoona, Pa. Photo by Jim Kelly." Engine #1361 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918 and retired in September of 1956 after 38 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  5/17/1955  Upload Date: 9/7/2018 4:01:32 AM
Location:  Belmar, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  1140   Comments: 1
PRR 1361, K-4S, 1955
Title:  PRR 1361, K-4S, 1955
Description:  Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Manasquan, New Jersey, in July of 1955. In the first of two successive photos, here are (R to L) Pennsylvania Railroad engines #1361 and #3733. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" built in Juniata. #1361 was built in May of 1915, and was enshrined for 30 years at the Horseshoe Curve before being refurbished for railfan excursions in 1987. #3733 was built in February of 1920 and retired in April of 1956. In this context, they're rockin' 'n' rollin' with a ten-car passenger train. ("VDF"; #1 of 7)
Photo Date:  7/7/1955  Upload Date: 5/10/2019 11:32:09 AM
Location:  Manasquan, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2) PRR 3733(4-6-2)
Views:  1118   Comments: 0
PRR 3733, K-4S, 1955
Title:  PRR 3733, K-4S, 1955
Description:  Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Manasquan, New Jersey, in July of 1955. In the second of two successive photos, here are (R to L) Pennsylvania Railroad engines #1361 and #3733. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" built in Juniata. #1361 was built in May of 1915 and was enshrined for 30 years at the Horseshoe Curve before being refurbished for railfan excursions in 1987. #3733 was built in February of 1920 and retired in April of 1956. In this context, they're passing through a grade crossing with a ten-car passenger train. ("VDF"; #2 of 7)
Photo Date:  7/7/1955  Upload Date: 5/10/2019 11:30:54 AM
Location:  Manasquan, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2) PRR 3733(4-6-2)
Views:  1051   Comments: 0
PRR 1361, K-4S, 1955
Title:  PRR 1361, K-4S, 1955
Description:  #1361. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by William T. Clynes that was taken in Camden, New Jersey, on 30 August 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1361, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918, retired in September of 1956, enshrined at the Horseshoe Curve on 8 June 1957, and restored for excursion service in April of 1987.
Photo Date:  8/30/1955  Upload Date: 6/20/2018 2:38:37 AM
Location:  Camden, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Track
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  1326   Comments: 0
PRR 1361, K-4S, 1956
Title:  PRR 1361, K-4S, 1956
Description:  #1361. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, during 1956. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1361, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918, retired in September of 1956, enshrined at the Horseshoe Curve on 8 June 1957, and restored for excursion service in April of 1987.
Photo Date:  4/16/1956  Upload Date: 2/8/2018 9:59:39 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  1768   Comments: 0
PRR 1361, K-4S, 1956
Title:  PRR 1361, K-4S, 1956
Description:  #1361. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken near Morgan, New Jersey, on 23 April 1956. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1361, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918, retired in September of 1956, enshrined at the Horseshoe Curve on 08 June 1957, restored for excursion service during 1987-1988, withdrawn from service and disassembled because of safety concerns, and still not reassembled to wholeness.
Photo Date:  4/23/1956  Upload Date: 10/4/2020 9:34:26 AM
Location:  Morgan, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  639   Comments: 1
PRR 1361, K-4S, 1956
Title:  PRR 1361, K-4S, 1956
Description:  #1361. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Bay Head Junction, New Jersey, in May of 1956. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1361, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918, retired in September of 1956, enshrined at the Horseshoe Curve on 8 June 1957, and restored for excursion service in April of 1987.
Photo Date:  5/28/1956  Upload Date: 6/20/2018 2:42:28 AM
Location:  Bay Head Junction, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  1111   Comments: 1
PRR 1361, K-4S, c. 1956
Title:  PRR 1361, K-4S, c. 1956
Description:  Here is a photo by Don Wood via Rail Photo Service that was taken in Matawan, New Jersey, c. 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1361, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918, retired in September of 1956, enshrined at the Horseshoe Curve on 8 June 1957, restored for excursion service during 1987-1988, withdrawn from service and disassembled because of safety concerns, and still not reassembled. John S. Fisher Collection; #13 of 36.
Photo Date:  8/15/1956  Upload Date: 7/1/2022 8:03:47 AM
Location:  Matawan, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  380   Comments: 1

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