PRR 1361, K-4S, 1954         
#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of 1956, enshrined at the Horseshoe Curve on 08 June 1957, restored for excursion service during 1987-1988, then withdrawn from service and disassembled due to safety concerns, and still not reassembled to wholeness.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.
Date: 1/23/1954 Location: South Amboy, NJ   Map Show South Amboy on a rail map Views: 481 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 1361(4-6-2) PRR 4881(GG1)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
PRR 1361, K-4S, 1954
Picture Categories: Steam This picture is part of album:  PRR: Action Pix ~ Pennsy "Pacific" #1361
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