PRR 5439, K-4S, c. 1956         
Wood. Here is an image of a photo by Don Wood that was taken near Bay Head Junction, New Jersey, c. 1956. Wood's Caption: "Bay Head Jct. afforded many opportunities for shooting the unusual. Case in point: K-4's 5439 and 3750 flank passenger 'Shark' 5783." #5439 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1927 and retired in April of 1958. #3750 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" constructed in Juniata as number "3750" in March of 1920, renumbered "1737" in 1956, and presently on display as number "3750" at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. And #5783 is a BP-20 built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in November of 1948, rated at 2,000 horsepower, and retired in November of 1964. William E. Burket Collection.
Date: 2/2/1956 Location: Bay Head Junction, NJ Views: 380 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 5439(4-6-2) PRR 3750(4-6-2) PRR 5783(DR6-4-2000)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
PRR 5439, K-4S, c. 1956
Picture Categories: Yard,Steam,Passenger This picture is part of album:  PRR: Pennsy Pix by Mr. Don Wood
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