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By:Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:3/21/1946 - 3/21/1946
Album Info:Here are several action photos of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1361, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918, retired in May of 1956 after amassing over 2,469,000 revenue miles, enshrined at the Horseshoe Curve on 08 June 1957, restored in 1986 for excursion service during 1987-1988, withdrawn from service and disassembled because of safety concerns, and still not reassembled/restored/resurrected. As of August 2021, the "Spirit of Altoona" stirs!
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PRR 1361, "Keystone," 1918
Title:  PRR 1361, "Keystone," 1918
Description:  #1361. Here is an image of a photo of the "Keystone" affixed to 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in September of 1956, enshrined at the Horseshoe Curve on 8 June 1957, restored for excursion service during 1987-1988, withdrawn from service and disassembled because of safety concerns, and is now being restored again for further excursion service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  5/5/1918  Upload Date: 8/6/2022 10:20:32 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
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Views:  124   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of 1956, enshrined at the Horseshoe Curve on 08 June 1957, restored for excursion service during 1987-1988, then withdrawn from service and disassembled due to safety concerns, and still not reassembled to wholeness.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:  625   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:  1301   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:  1259   Comments: 2
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:  711   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:  520   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:  1078   Comments: 1
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
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Views:  1266   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:  1689   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:  581   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, on 28 April 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, 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:  4/28/1956  Upload Date: 6/20/2018 2:40:57 AM
Location:  Bay Head Junction, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
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Views:  1018   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 via Fred Byerly that was taken in Bay Head Junction, New Jersey, in May of 1956. Photo Caption: "Pennsylvania 4-6-2 No. 1361 at Red Bank, N.J." PRR engine #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, withdrawn from service and disassembled because of safety concerns, and still not reassembled/restored/resurrected. This photo comes from a color slide set entitled "Memories Of Steam ~ Eastern Railroads" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (840-11).
Photo Date:  5/5/1956  Upload Date: 2/26/2020 8:57:58 AM
Location:  Bay Head Junction, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  687   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 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:  1032   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 near Matawan, New Jersey, in the Summer 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 08 June 1957, restored for excursion service in April of 1987, withdrawn from service and disassembled because of safety concerns, and still not reassembled/restored.
Photo Date:  6/9/1956  Upload Date: 9/28/2021 6:27:50 AM
Location:  Matawan, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
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Views:  390   Comments: 0
PRR 1361, K-4S, 1956
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:  243   Comments: 0
PRR 1361, K-4S, 1957
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:  1536   Comments: 2
PRR 1361, K-4S, c. 1982
Title:  PRR 1361, K-4S, c. 1982
Description:  #1361. Here is an original 35mm color slide that was taken by an unidentified photographer at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1982. 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 in April of 1987, withdrawn from service and disassembled because of safety concerns, and still not reassembled to wholeness. Looks to me like this photo was taken from a passing train, perhaps from the cabin car of the westbound freight train visible across Burgoon Run.
Photo Date:  1/23/1982  Upload Date: 4/21/2021 1:09:55 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  289   Comments: 0
PRR 1361, K-4S, 1987
Title:  PRR 1361, K-4S, 1987
Description:  #1361. Here is an original 35mm color slide by Kenneth Lehman that was taken near Julian, Pennsylvania, on 12 April 1987. Shown here is former 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 April of 1987, withdrawn from service and disassembled because of safety concerns, and still not reassembled/restored/resurrected.
Photo Date:  4/12/1987  Upload Date: 8/26/2021 7:54:18 PM
Location:  Julian, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  281   Comments: 0
PRR 1361, K-4S, 1987
Title:  PRR 1361, K-4S, 1987
Description:  #1361. Here is a postal card entitled "Pennsylvania 1361." No Postmark. Caption On Reverse: "It's a rainy Sunday morning for the inaugural run of Pennsy K4 Pacific 1361. After years of display at Horseshoe Curve, the 4-6-2 runs east through Bald Eagle, Pa., April 12, 1987, to Bellefonte. 1361, owned by the Railroaders Memorial Museum in Altoona, was restored to service in Conrail's Car Shop. Photo by Carl H. Sturner." Engine #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, restored for excursion service in April of 1987, withdrawn from service and disassembled because of safety concerns, and still not reassembled/restored/resurrected.
Photo Date:  4/12/1987  Upload Date: 3/18/2022 9:40:36 PM
Location:  Bald Eagle, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  181   Comments: 0
PRR 1361, K-4S, 1987
Title:  PRR 1361, K-4S, 1987
Description:  #1361. Here is an original 35mm color slide by Walter Schopp that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in the Summer of 1987. Shown here is former 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. In this context, the crew has paused for a photo op near Canan Station on the Hollidaysburg Branch line.
Photo Date:  8/9/1987  Upload Date: 7/7/2018 9:32:52 AM
Location:  Canan, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  1539   Comments: 0
PRR 1361, K-4S, 1987
Title:  PRR 1361, K-4S, 1987
Description:  #1361. Here is an original 35mm color slide by Walter Schopp that was taken near Tipton, Pennsylvania, in the Summer of 1987. Shown here is former Pennsylvania Raimroad 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. Paralleling Brush Mountain, it's headed back to Altoona with an excursion train.
Photo Date:  8/15/1987  Upload Date: 7/22/2018 1:42:35 AM
Location:  Tipton, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  433   Comments: 0
PRR 1361, K-4S, 1987
Title:  PRR 1361, K-4S, 1987
Description:  #1361. Here is an original 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Tyrone, Pennsylvania, on 3 October 1987. Shown here is former 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 in April of 1987, withdrawn from service and disassembled because of safety concerns, and still not reassembled/restored.
Photo Date:  10/3/1987  Upload Date: 9/28/2021 6:29:35 AM
Location:  Tyrone, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  212   Comments: 0
PRR 1361, K-4S; 1987
Title:  PRR 1361, K-4S; 1987
Description:  #1361. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 3 October 1987. In the foreground is former 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. Passing by the AMTRAK Passenger Station is an eastbound trailer train pulled by three Conrail locomotives: #6311, #6485, and #5059. Photo taken from the 12th Street Footbridge.
Photo Date:  10/3/1987  Upload Date: 2/8/2018 9:11:43 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2) CR 6311(SD40) CR 6485(SD40-2) CR 5059(B36-7)
Views:  940   Comments: 1


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