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Pictures of PRR 1361
Owner:
Pennsylvania Railroad
Model:
Altoona 4-6-2
Built As:
PRR 1361 (4-6-2)
Serial Number:
3475
Order No:
Frame Number:
Built:
5/1918
Notes:
PRR Class K-4S; built 5/1918, preserved
Other locos with this serial:
PRR 1361(4-6-2)
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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September of 1956, enshrined at the Horseshoe Curve on 08 June 1957, restored for excursion service during 1987-1988, withdrawn from service and disassembled because of safety concerns, and still not reassembled/restored/resurrected.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:
1171
Comments:
0
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of 1956, enshrined at the Horseshoe Curve on 08 June 1957, restored for excursion service during 1987-1988, then withdrawn from service and disassembled due to safety concerns, and still not reassembled to wholeness.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:
633
Comments:
0
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:
1305
Comments:
0
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:
1263
Comments:
2
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:
398
Comments:
0
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:
713
Comments:
0
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 1361(4-6-2)
Views:
336
Comments:
0
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:
524
Comments:
0
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:
1084
Comments:
1
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:
1040
Comments:
0
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:
974
Comments:
0
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:
1692
Comments:
0
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:
582
Comments:
1
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:
1035
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 1361, K-4S, 1956
Description:
#1361. Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken near the Enginehouse in South Amboy, New Jersey, in 1956 (not "1957" as indicated). 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 in 1987-1988, withdrawn from service and disassembled because of safety concerns, and is now being restored again for further excursion service. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:
9/22/1956
Upload Date:
6/23/2023 12:29:32 AM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:
244
Comments:
0
Title:
"By The Seashore," Page 47, 1957
Description:
Here is page four of a five-page article by David P. Morgan entitled "Shades Of Steam And Speed By The Seashore." It was published originally in the April 1957 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 47. Photo by Philip R. Hastings. Photo Caption: "Elements of the K-4 at Bay Head Junction, N.J." Shown here is a partial view of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1361, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during 1918, retired in September of 1956, enshrined at the Horseshoe Curve (near Altoona) in June of 1957, and restored for excursion service in April of 1987.
Photo Date:
4/1/1957
Upload Date:
6/10/2018 2:45:07 PM
Location:
Bay Head Junction, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:
760
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1361, K-4S, c. 1957
Description:
Here is the front side of a "Vanishing Vistas" portrait that was published by Lyman E. Cox in 1972. Photo courtesy of Penn Central Railroad. 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 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:
6/6/1957
Upload Date:
11/2/2023 7:13:06 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:
213
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1361, K-4S, c. 1957
Description:
Here is the back side of a "Vanishing Vistas" portrait that was published by Lyman E. Cox in 1972. The text by Robert A. Le Massena sketches the history and development of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "K" Class (4-6-2) "Pacific" class steam locomotives.
Photo Date:
6/6/1957
Upload Date:
11/2/2023 7:14:35 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:
171
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1361, K-4S, 1957
Description:
#1361. Here is a commercial photo of a Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotive taken at the Juniata Erecting and Machine Shop in Altoona, Pennsylvania, during June of 1957. Shown here is PRR engine #1361, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in this very building during May of 1918 for passenger-only service. This photo was taken just before it was enshrined at the Horseshoe Curve on 08 June 1957. That's a difference of 39 years! During 1987 and 1988, engine #1361 was restored for service, and made some excursion runs in Central Pennsylvania. Certain safety concerns arose, however, which led to it being disassembled. It has yet to be reassembled/restored/resurrected! The photographer's name is not recorded.
Photo Date:
6/7/1957
Upload Date:
6/13/2016 9:33:41 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:
1540
Comments:
2
Title:
PRR 1361, K-4S, 1957
Description:
Here is an image that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 8 June 1957. The occasion is the dedication ceremony for the Pennsylvania Railroad's engine #1361, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918 and retired in September of 1956 after amassing over 2,469,000 miles of faithful service. Note the locomotive bell that's affixed to the speaker's platform. The names of the photographer and of the dignitaries pictured here are not recorded.
Photo Date:
6/8/1957
Upload Date:
10/13/2021 12:30:49 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:
507
Comments:
0
Title:
"K-4 On Horseshoe Curve," Page 15, 1957
Description:
Here is a one-page article entitled "K-4 On Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in the July-August 1957 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 15. Top Left Photo Caption: "Retired K-4 is refinished in Altoona shop that built it; J.R. Werner, G.W. Holland." Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1361, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built during May of 1918, retired in September of 1956, enshrined at the Horseshoe Curve in June of 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. The ceremony to honor those who built and operated the PRR's fleet of steam locomotives took place on Saturday, 8 June 1957.
Photo Date:
7/1/1957
Upload Date:
8/30/2022 10:16:18 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:
265
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1361 at Bay Head
Description:
Photo Date:
8/8/1957
Upload Date:
4/29/2013 10:23:14 AM
Location:
Bay Head, NJ
Author:
James LaRue
Categories:
Steam,Action
Locomotives:
PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:
3698
Comments:
4
Title:
PRR 4-6-2 #1361
Description:
Built by the PRR shops in May of 1918, #1361 survives today albeit not in the same location. Interesting note by the unknown photographer -"K-4 #1361, an early K-4, gleams like new. (I was surprised to see a fence around this marvelous machine, felt it was a shame to cage it like a beast), here at it's permanent home at the curve. The locomotive is a gift to the city of Altoon from the PRR." Now preserved at the Altoona RR Memorial Museum
Photo Date:
8/18/1957
Upload Date:
9/26/2013 9:31:28 AM
Location:
Unknown, PA
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:
PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:
1207
Comments:
0
Title:
"Trains" Magazine, October 1957
Description:
Here is a photo taken by Mr. Bud Rothaar. It was published originally in the October 1957 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 8. Partial Caption: "In her 39 years of service, K-4 No. 1361 rolled up mileage equivalent to 100 trips around the world." #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 8 June 1957, and restored for excursion service in April of 1987. Also visible on the right is a pair of unidentified Baldwin-built "Centipedes" proceeding around the Curve and down to East Altoona where they will begin yet another helper/pusher run up "The Mountain."
Photo Date:
10/1/1957
Upload Date:
6/13/2018 2:24:20 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:
674
Comments:
0
Title:
"Pennsy" Magazine, July-August 1959
Description:
Here is a photo from an article entitled "Rush From Labrador." It was published originally in the July-August 1959 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 15. The photographer is not identified. Photo Caption: "Extra locomotives in the middle and rear help ore train over mountain west of Altoona." Visible in the foreground is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8675, an AS-18AM built by the American Locomotive Company in March of 1958 and rated at 1,800 horsepower. Also visible near the apex of the Curve is Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotive #1361, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918 and retired in May of 1956.
Photo Date:
7/1/1959
Upload Date:
12/26/2016 3:07:08 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Action
Locomotives:
PRR 8675(RSD12)
PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:
1634
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1361, K-4S, 1959
Description:
AHC. Here i an original photo that I took at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, in August of 1959. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1361, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built during 1918 and retired in May of 1956. Those were the good old days when women wore heels, skirts, and earings to the Curve!
Photo Date:
8/15/1959
Upload Date:
4/29/2017 6:10:01 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:
1013
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR's Horseshoe Curve, c. 1959
Description:
AHC. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, perhaps durnng 1959. The photographer is not identified. Shown here are two Pennsylvania Railroad "Sharks" built by Baldwin pulling a mixed-cargo freight train around the Curve and up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West. Also visible on the right is PRR engine #1361, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918, retired in September of 1956, enshrined at the Curve on 8 June 1957, and restored for excursion service in April of 1987.
Photo Date:
8/15/1959
Upload Date:
6/10/2018 3:08:02 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:
1375
Comments:
2
Title:
PRR 1361, K-4S, 1961
Description:
Horseshoe Curve-1961. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotive at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 17 August 1961. Shown here is PRR engine #1361, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built during 1918 and retired in May of 1956. It was put on display at the Curve on 08 June 1957.
Photo Date:
8/17/1961
Upload Date:
7/8/2016 1:34:12 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:
707
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR Horseshoe Curve, #1 of 2, c. 1963
Description:
Burkey. Here is the first of two original photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. July of 1963. In the foreground are two handsome youngsters whose names are not recorded. Towering behind them 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. (#21 of 25)
Photo Date:
7/4/1963
Upload Date:
11/11/2021 6:32:36 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:
355
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Altoona, Pennsylvania," c. 1963
Description:
Here is a postal card entitled "Altoona, Pennsylvania." No Postmark. The photographer is not identified. Caption On Reverse: "Altoona, Pennsylvania. An aerial View of the world famous Horseshoe Curve." Visible near the apex of the Curve is Pennsylvania Railroad K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" steam locomotive #1361. Also visible at the right is four-track Signal Bridge #2416/7, near where the Kittanning Point Passenger Station was once situated.
Photo Date:
8/15/1963
Upload Date:
12/10/2020 9:52:32 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Scenic,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:
442
Comments:
0
Title:
"Pennsylvania 1361," 1963
Description:
Personal PC. Here is a postal card entitled "Pennsylvania 1361." Postmarked: 9 December 1963. Sent to me by US Air Force Airman 3rd Class Ralph Evans. Caption On Reverse: "Memorial K4 Steam Locomotive donated to the City of Altoona by the Pennsylvania Railroad at Horseshoe Curve ceremonies, June 8, 1957." The photographer is not identified. 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, enshrined at the Horseshoe Curve on 8 June 1957, restored for excursion service during 1987-1988, then withdrawn from service and disassembled because of safety concerns.
Photo Date:
12/9/1963
Upload Date:
4/2/2022 8:32:15 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:
325
Comments:
0
Title:
"Pennsy Pacifics," Page 28, 1965
Description:
Here is page eight 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 28. Top Photo: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3750, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1920 and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #1361, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918 and retired in May of 1957.
Photo Date:
3/1/1965
Upload Date:
7/17/2016 11:00:40 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 3750(4-6-2)
PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:
773
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Aerial View of Horseshoe Curve," c. 1965
Description:
Here is a postal card entitled "Aerial View of Horseshoe Curve." No Postmark. Caption On Reverse: "Aerial View of Horseshoe Curve. Altoona, PA. Looking North. Color Photo by Sheldon L. Burns." Visible near the apex of the Curve is Pennsylvania Railroad K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" steam locomotive #1361. The date is not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/15/1965
Upload Date:
12/9/2020 4:54:13 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Scenic,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:
350
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1361, K-4S, 1965
Description:
Rainy. Here is an original photo that I took of a Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotive at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 12 October 1965. Shown here is PRR K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" #1361. It was put on display at the Curve on 08 June 1957.
Photo Date:
10/12/1965
Upload Date:
9/6/2016 7:23:53 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thoma} C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:
1463
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5716, EP-22, 1966
Description:
Volkmer. Here is an image of a photo by William D. Volkmer that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, in April of 1966. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5716, an EP-22 built by GM-EMD in October of 1952 and rated at 2,250 horsepower. In this context, it's powering a passenger train around the Curve and down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East. On display at the left is PRR 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. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
4/16/1966
Upload Date:
7/17/2022 2:47:50 PM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5716(E8A)
PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:
408
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1361, K-4S, 1966
Description:
Horseshoe Curve-1966. Here is an original photo that I took at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, during mid-May of 1966. Shown here are three PRR engines pulling a westbound mixed-cargo freight train around the apex of the Horseshoe Curve. Also visible is PRR K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" #1361, plus lots of budding trees!
Photo Date:
5/21/1966
Upload Date:
7/9/2016 11:25:46 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:
600
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 1361, K-4S, 1966
Description:
Horseshoe Curve-1966. Here is an original photo that I took at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, during mid-May of 1966. Shown here is PRR engine #1361, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" that was enshrined here on 08 June 1957.
Photo Date:
5/21/1966
Upload Date:
7/9/2016 11:44:38 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:
832
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4224, EP-20, 1966
Description:
Zak. Here is an original 35mm color slide by Martin S. Zak that was taken while riding in a Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train around the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, in September of 1966. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #4224 and two more E-7's whose numbers are not recorded. #4224 is an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in 1948 and rated at 2,000 HP; its original PRR number was "5864." The train is traversing the Curve on its way down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East. Also visible on the right is PRR engine #1361, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during 1918, retired in September of 1956, enshrined at the Curve in June of 1957, and restored for excursion service in April of 1987.
Photo Date:
9/22/1966
Upload Date:
6/9/2018 5:44:43 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4224(E7A)
PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:
866
Comments:
0
Title:
"Pennsy," Page 4 (left), 1967
Description:
Here is the left-hand portion of a one-page article entitled "National Honor Comes To 113-year-old Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in the 1 July 1967 issue of "The Pennsy," page 4. Textual Quote: "Last month, the Curve was officially designated as a National Historic Landmark by the National Park Service of the United States Department of the Interior." Partially visible in the photo is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1361, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918.
Photo Date:
7/1/1967
Upload Date:
10/10/2023 7:05:18 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:
82
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Sleeping Giants," c. 1968
Description:
Here is a postal card entitled "Sleeping Giants." No Postmark. Caption On Reverse: "Sleeping Giants. A view of World Famous Horseshoe Curve on the former Pennsylvania Railroad's 4-Track Mainline, 5 miles West of Altoona, Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Railroad's K-4 locomotive #1361 sleeps, as does the East Slope of the Allegheny Mountains. (K-4 #1361 has since been moved to the Railroaders Memorial Museum, Altoona, Pennsylvania.) Photo courtesy of David W. Seidel."
Photo Date:
1/23/1968
Upload Date:
8/31/2018 4:12:56 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:
654
Comments:
0
Title:
PC "Horseshoe Curve," c. 1969
Description:
Here is a postal card entitled "Horseshoe Curve." No Postmark. Caption On Reverse: "Eastbound locomotives passing the Pride & Joy of the P.R.R. K-4s #1361 on the world-famous Horseshoe Curve." Pictured on the left is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1361, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918 and retired in May of 1956 after 38 years of faithful service. Pictured on the right is Penn Central Railroad engine #6040 and perhaps two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. #6040 is an SD-40 built (for the PRR) in February of 1966 and rated at 3,000 horsepower. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/15/1969
Upload Date:
10/27/2018 12:29:50 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PC 6040(SD40)
PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:
715
Comments:
0
Title:
PC Westbound Passenger Train, 1969
Description:
AHC. Here is an original 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, in September of 1969. Shown here is a pair of unidentified Penn Central Railroad locomotives pulling a six-car passenger train around the Curve and up the Allegheny Mountains to Pittsburgh. Silent in the center is PRR K-4S "Pacific" #1361. Partially visible at the left is Kittanning Point; the valley beyond it marks the route of the old Kittanning Indian Trail.
Photo Date:
9/22/1969
Upload Date:
11/3/2024 7:49:52 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:
30
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1361 looks on as 6284 glides by about Aug., 1971
Description:
Photo Date:
8/1/1971
Upload Date:
11/15/2005 8:16:02 PM
Location:
Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:
Brian Rasmussen
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 1361(4-6-2)
PC 6284(SD40)
Views:
2835
Comments:
0
Title:
Penn State Classmates, 1973
Description:
AHC. Here is an original photo that I took at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, during August of 1973. Shown here are two of my Penn State-Harrisburg classmates: Twyla Jean King and Charles Ottaviano, both of Middletown, Pennsylvania. Behind them is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1361, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in May of 1918, retired in September of 1956 after 2,469,000 miles, enshrined at the Horseshoe Curve in June of 1957, restored for excursion service in April of 1987, withdrawn for safety reasons, disassembled for repairs, and still awaiting resuscitation.
Photo Date:
8/15/1973
Upload Date:
2/17/2017 2:15:32 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:
872
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 1361
Description:
Photo Date:
8/18/1974
Upload Date:
10/17/2022 6:54:52 PM
Location:
Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:
andrew koenigsberg
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:
112
Comments:
0
Title:
"Railroad" Magazine, April 1976
Description:
Here is a painting by Mr. Donald E. Antes, Jr. It's the cover illustration on the April 1976 issue of "Railroad" magazine. Cover Caption: "Our classic cover painting of a Pennsy train on Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pa., was done by Donald E. Antes, Jr., president of Hall of Steam, 1407 N. Atherton St., State College, Pa." Depicted 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. [N.B.: Mr. Antes's work reminds me of a similar "Horseshoe Curve" scene painted by Mr. Grif Teller in 1935.]
Photo Date:
4/1/1976
Upload Date:
9/6/2017 2:35:57 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:
748
Comments:
0
Title:
"Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve," Page 20, 1976
Description:
Here is page 20 of a 28-page booklet entitled "Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in 1976 by PC Publications of East McKeesport, PA. Photo Caption: "Penn Central TV-2 drifts down the Curve on a bitter cold March day. The PRR K-4s sits beside the track near the center of the picture. This view offers a super photo location. Photo by Bill Rettburg." Prominent here are Penn Central engines #6176 and #2563. PRR "Pacific" #1361 rusts away in the distance.
Photo Date:
8/15/1976
Upload Date:
1/24/2022 7:26:53 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Steam
Locomotives:
PC 6176(SD45)
PC 2563(U25B)
PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:
211
Comments:
0
Title:
The obligatory photo of K4s 1361
Description:
Photo Date:
8/21/1976
Upload Date:
8/17/2014 9:05:40 PM
Location:
Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:
Bob Kise
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:
769
Comments:
0
Title:
"Power To Burn," Front Cover, 1976
Description:
Here is the front cover of a 96-page monograph entitled "Power To Burn: Smoke, Steam, & Cinders" that was edited by James M. Shafer and published during 1976. Depicted in relief is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1361, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in May of 1918, retired in September of 1956, and enshrined at the Curve on 8 June 1957.
Photo Date:
8/29/1976
Upload Date:
2/20/2019 2:42:21 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:
430
Comments:
0
Title:
"Power To Burn," Page 1, 1976
Description:
Here is page one of a 96-page monograph entitled "Power To Burn: Smoke, Steam, & Cinders" that was edited by James M. Shafer and published during 1976. Photo Caption: "This K-4s locomotive is on display at the Horseshoe Curve." Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1361 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918, retired in September of 1956, and enshrined at the Horseshoe Curve on 8 June 1957.
Photo Date:
8/29/1976
Upload Date:
2/20/2019 2:46:06 AM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:
458
Comments:
0
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