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Pictures taken in South Amboy, NJ
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Title:
PRR 3740, K-4S, 1938
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near South Amboy, New Jersey, in March of 1938. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3740, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1920 and retired in February of 1956 after 36 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
3/21/1938
Upload Date:
9/18/2022 5:28:37 PM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 3740(4-6-2)
Views:
884
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3884, K-4S, c. 1946
Description:
Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3884, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1923 and retired in May of 1956 after 33 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Raymond C. Laws Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
2/10/2025 2:05:03 PM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3884(4-6-2)
Views:
641
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5471, K-4S, c. 1946
Description:
Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service that was taken at the Passenger Station in South Amboy, New Jersey. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5471, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1927 and retired in August of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #19 of 26.
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
1/16/2025 1:09:32 AM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5471(4-6-2)
Views:
635
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5471, K-4S, c. 1946
Description:
Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5471, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1927 and retired in August of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Raymond C. Laws Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
2/10/2025 2:06:53 PM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5471(4-6-2)
Views:
615
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 646, K-4S, c. 1946
Description:
Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #646, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1918 and retired in November of 1957 after 39 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Raymond C. Laws Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
2/10/2025 2:02:55 PM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 646(4-6-2)
Views:
659
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3534, H-9S, 1950
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, on 15 April 1950. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3534, an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata during October of 1913 and retired in August of 1955 after 42 years of service. Henry C. Westenberger Collection; #7 of 25.
Photo Date:
4/15/1950
Upload Date:
7/30/2018 9:11:11 AM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3534(2-8-0)
Views:
1025
Comments:
0
Title:
RR 0-6-0 #17 - Raritan River
Description:
Nice beefy little 0-6-0 switcher originally built for the US Army as their #4043. It was purchased by the Raritan River RR in 1947 and eventually scrapped in 1954. No date, location or photographer was listed for this photo but Mike Woodruff (see comment below) was able to identify this as South Amboy, NJ. Thanks, Mike!
Photo Date:
6/1/1950
Upload Date:
11/11/2018 10:43:28 AM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
RR 17(0-6-0)
Views:
821
Comments:
2
Title:
RR 0-6-0 #21 - Raritan River
Description:
This sturdy looking 0-6-0 switcher was built by either Davenport-Besler, HK Porter or Vulcan Iron Works in 1944 for the US Army as #4027. The loco was built for the African Theatre in WW II. After the war, it was purchased in 1948 by the Raritan River RR and worked the shortline until being scrapped in 1954. Specs - 54" drivers, 211 psi boiler pressure, 16.5x24" cylinders, engine weight of 100, 650 lb, tractive effort of 21,701 lb. No location, date or photographer was listed for this photo but Mike Woodruff (see comment below) was able to identify this as South Amboy, NJ. Thanks, Mike!
Photo Date:
6/1/1950
Upload Date:
11/11/2018 10:44:23 AM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
RR 21(0-6-0)
Views:
810
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR "Pacific" Double-Header, 4-6-2, c. 1950
Description:
Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer of two Pennsylvania Railroad "K" Class "Pacific" (4-6-2) steam locomotives departing the South Amboy Passenger Station with a southbound passenger train. The locomotive road numbers and the exact date are not recorded. Roy Healey Collection; #34 of 38.
Photo Date:
8/15/1950
Upload Date:
3/9/2018 1:47:37 PM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
603
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5372, K-4S, c. 1950
Description:
Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5372, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1924 and retired in 1955 after 31 years of faithful service. The exact date is not recorded. Roy Healey Collection; #30 of 38.
Photo Date:
8/15/1950
Upload Date:
3/9/2018 4:47:49 AM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5372(4-6-2)
Views:
713
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5412, K-4S, c. 1950
Description:
Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer of two Pennsylvania Railroad "K" Class "Pacific" (4-6-2) steam locomotives parked just South of the South Amboy Passenger Station, c. 1950. Prominent at the left is engine #5412, a K-4S built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in March of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service. Roy Healey Collection; #32 of 38.
Photo Date:
8/15/1950
Upload Date:
3/9/2018 4:52:32 AM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5412(4-6-2)
Views:
1002
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4908, GG-1, c. 1952
Description:
Electric Action. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at the Passenger Station in South Amboy, New Jersey, c. 1952. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4908, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Altoona during August of 1940 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. In this context, it's being coupled onto a passenger train that's bound for Pennsylvania Station in New York City. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:
9/22/1952
Upload Date:
9/17/2025 12:41:22 AM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4908(GG1)
Views:
363
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5471, K-4S, #1 of 9, c. 1953
Description:
#5471. Here is the first of nine original photos of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5471, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1927 and retired in August of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service. Profile view of the locomotive, fireman's side. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
1/23/1953
Upload Date:
2/9/2024 12:42:08 AM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5471(4-6-2)
Views:
634
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5471, K-4S, #2 of 9, c. 1953
Description:
#5471. Here is the second of nine original photos of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5471, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1927 and retired in August of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service. Front view of the locomotive. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
1/23/1953
Upload Date:
2/9/2024 12:42:33 AM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5471(4-6-2)
Views:
576
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5471, K-4S, #3 of 9, c. 1953
Description:
#5471. Here is the third of nine original photos of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5471, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1927 and retired in August of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service. Front three-quarter view of the locomotive, fireman's side. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
1/23/1953
Upload Date:
5/22/2025 12:48:01 PM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5471(4-6-2)
Views:
468
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5471, K-4S, #4 of 9, c. 1953
Description:
#5471. Here is the fourth of nine original photos of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5471, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1927 and retired in August of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service. Detail of the locomotive's smoke box exterior, fireman's side. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
1/23/1953
Upload Date:
2/9/2024 9:23:52 AM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5471(4-6-2)
Views:
567
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5471, K-4S, #7 of 9, c. 1953
Description:
#5471. Here is the seventh of nine original photos of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5471, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1927 and retired in August of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service. Detail of the locomotive's running gear, fireman's side. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
1/23/1953
Upload Date:
2/9/2024 9:24:20 AM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5471(4-6-2)
Views:
574
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5471, K-4S, #5 of 9, c. 1953
Description:
#5471. Here is the fifth of nine original photos of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5471, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1927 and retired in August of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service. Detail of the locomotive's piston-main driving rod assembly, fireman's side. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
1/23/1953
Upload Date:
5/22/2025 12:49:13 PM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5471(4-6-2)
Views:
453
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5471, K-4S, #6 of 9, c. 1953
Description:
#5471. Here is the sixth of nine original photos of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5471, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1927 and retired in August of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service. Detail of the locomotive's air pump, fireman's side. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
1/23/1953
Upload Date:
5/22/2025 12:49:25 PM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5471(4-6-2)
Views:
440
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5471, K-4S, #8 of 9, c. 1953
Description:
#5471. Here is the eighth of nine original photos of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5471, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1927 and retired in August of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service. Detail of the locomotive's crew cabin, fireman's side. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
1/23/1953
Upload Date:
2/10/2024 8:39:04 AM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5471(4-6-2)
Views:
585
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5471, K-4S, #9 of 9, c. 1953
Description:
#5471. Here is the ninth of nine original photos of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5471, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1927 and retired in August of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service. Detail of the tender's front truck, fireman's side. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
1/23/1953
Upload Date:
2/10/2024 8:39:50 AM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5471(4-6-2)
Views:
583
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5367, K-4S, 1953
Description:
Here is a photo by Mayer Pearlman that was taken near South Amboy, New Jersey, on 15 November 1953. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5367 and #3751. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" built in Juniata. #5367 was constructed during May of 1924 and retired in October of 1956, while #3751 was built in April of 1920 and retired in November of 1957. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
11/15/1953
Upload Date:
3/13/2023 9:52:54 AM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5367(4-6-2)
PRR 3751(4-6-2)
Views:
898
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:
1529
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5412, K-4S, 1954
Description:
Here is a postal card via Peter Outerbridge entitled "Pennsylvania 5412." Caption On Reverse: "Pennsylvania 5412. Another New York & Long Branch commuter train leaves the station at South Amboy, N.J., after making an engine change from GG-1 electric power. The K-4's, No. 5412 here, February 1954, were last used on this commuter run. Photo by David C. Bartlett." Shown here is PRR engine #5412, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in March of 1956 after 29 years of service.
Photo Date:
2/2/1954
Upload Date:
1/21/2023 5:29:07 AM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5412(4-6-2)
Views:
759
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5417, K-4S, c. 1954
Description:
Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near South Amboy, New Jersey, c. 1954. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5417, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in August of 1955 after 28 years of faithful service. It's poised for a southbound passenger run from South Amboy to Bay Head Junction on the New York & Long Branch line.
Photo Date:
2/13/1954
Upload Date:
12/12/2023 9:49:38 PM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5417(4-6-2)
Views:
675
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5417, K-4S, c. 1954
Description:
Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, c. 1954. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5417, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in August of 1955 after 28 years of faithful service. It's just departing the South Amboy Station with a seven-car passenger train bound for Bay Head Junction on the New York & Long Branch line.
Photo Date:
2/14/1954
Upload Date:
5/5/2021 5:48:17 PM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5417(4-6-2)
Views:
871
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5771, BP-20, c. 1954
Description:
Oil Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5771 and four more passenger "Sharks" whose road numbers are not recorded. All are BP-20's built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5771 was built in June of 1948 and retired in May of 1965 after just 17 years of service. Note the "Mars" headlight. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. Produced and distributed by FJC Products of Newport, DE.
Photo Date:
3/7/1954
Upload Date:
5/31/2020 9:55:39 AM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 5771(DR6-4-2000)
Views:
1578
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 4-6-2 #5412
Description:
Shooting a white smoke plume into the air is this Baldwin built 4-6-2 Pacific for the Pennsylvania RR in February of 1927, serial #59794, K4s class. Baldwin, 2/1927, Specs - serial #59794, K4s class A note on the back A note on the back states "PRR 5412 (K-4s) leaving with N.Y. & long Branch train 709." Anthony H. Perles photo
Photo Date:
4/3/1954
Upload Date:
11/8/2019 12:41:58 PM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5412(4-6-2)
Views:
831
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 5473, K-4S, 1954
Description:
Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, on 3 April 1954. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5473, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1927, rebuilt in Juniata in 1944, and retired in February of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service. Note the hand-throttle mounted on the smokebox.
Photo Date:
4/3/1954
Upload Date:
3/8/2020 1:57:18 PM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5473(4-6-2)
Views:
1123
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 3880, K-4S, 1954
Description:
Here is a photo by Mayer Pearlman that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, on 4 April 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3880, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1923 and retired in August of 1957 after 34 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
4/4/1954
Upload Date:
3/6/2023 3:06:47 PM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 3880(4-6-2)
Views:
691
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5348, K-4S, c. 1954
Description:
Aziz. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, c. 1954. The photographer is not identified. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5348, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918 and retired in October of 1956. Partially visible at the left is PRR engine #4741, a P-5A (2-C-2) electric built by Baldwin-General Electric in March of 1933, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in October of 1964.
Photo Date:
5/5/1954
Upload Date:
3/24/2022 10:51:10 AM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5348(4-6-2)
PRR 4741(Boxcab)
Views:
760
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3678, K-4S, 1954
Description:
Here is a photo via Paul W. Prescott that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, on 15 May 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3678, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1918, streamlined in 1941, and retired in July of 1957 after 39 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
5/15/1954
Upload Date:
9/26/2022 3:29:12 PM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 3678(4-6-2)
Views:
850
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5367, K-4S, c. 1954
Description:
Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5367, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1924 and retired in October of 1956 after 32 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
6/19/1954
Upload Date:
12/16/2023 4:35:51 PM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5367(4-6-2)
PRR 5880(E7A)
Views:
904
Comments:
0
Title:
ALCO 909
Description:
Alco's S5 demonstrates on the Raritan River Railroad. Unknown photographer, from the Ralph L. Phillips collection of the Bay State Model Railroad Museum.
Photo Date:
6/30/1954
Upload Date:
5/6/2022 1:14:12 AM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Unknown
Categories:
Action
Locomotives:
ALCO 909(S5)
Views:
854
Comments:
0
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:
1050
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1453, K-4S, 1954
Description:
Here is an image of a photo of a youthful Ed Kaspriske at the throttle of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1453 in 1954. #1453 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and retired in September of 1956 after 39 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1954
Upload Date:
5/31/2023 11:34:01 PM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1453(4-6-2)
Views:
853
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5412, K-4S, c. 1954
Description:
Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5412, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in February of 1927 and retired in March of 1956 after 29 years of service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #8 of 12.
Photo Date:
8/15/1954
Upload Date:
5/13/2022 8:52:36 AM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5412(4-6-2)
Views:
710
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5471, K-4S, c. 1954
Description:
Here is a photo by Don Wood via Rail Photo Service that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, c. 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5412, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in March of 1927 and retired in August of 1956 after 29 years of service. John S. Fisher Collection; #9 of 12.
Photo Date:
8/15/1954
Upload Date:
5/13/2022 8:55:45 AM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5471(4-6-2)
Views:
729
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 646, K-4S, c. 1954
Description:
Kreamer. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken near South Amboy, New Jersey, c. 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #646, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in March of 1918 and retired in November of 1957 after 39 years of service. It will soon arrive at the South Amboy Station with a four-car passenger train, where it'll be uncoupled and replaced by a GG-1 that will then pull the train into New York City. (#2 of 9)
Photo Date:
8/15/1954
Upload Date:
6/15/2025 4:33:47 PM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 646(4-6-2)
Views:
569
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5412, K-4S, c. 1954
Description:
SPM. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, c. 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5412, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in February of 1927 and retired in March of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service. In this context, it's just departed the South Amboy Station with a seven-car passenger train heading South on the New York & Long Branch line.
Photo Date:
8/19/1954
Upload Date:
10/3/2021 7:23:22 AM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5412(4-6-2)
Views:
788
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 5412, K-4S, 1954
Description:
SPM. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near the Passenger Station in South Amboy, New Jersey, on 19 August 1954. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5412, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in March of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service. Its crew awaits their next run South on the New York & Long Branch line.
Photo Date:
8/19/1954
Upload Date:
12/20/2018 9:28:54 AM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5412(4-6-2)
Views:
910
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 5412, K-4S, 1954
Description:
SPM. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near the Passenger Station in South Amboy, New Jersey, on 19 August 1954. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5412, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in March of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service. Its crew awaits their next run South on the New York & Long Branch line.
Photo Date:
8/19/1954
Upload Date:
12/20/2018 9:30:13 AM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5412(4-6-2)
Views:
1059
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR "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:
999
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Steam Rules The New York & Long Branch," Page 45, 1955
Description:
Here is page five 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 45. Top Photo Caption: "The Pacific of the rakish silhouette hammers hard out of South Amboy with a rush-hour commuter express for Bay Head Junction. She's the 5412, an engine which did her stint on the Broadway. She may find work here for some months." Photo by Don Wood. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5412, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in March of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service. (New #11,100)
Photo Date:
1/1/1955
Upload Date:
7/16/2025 11:34:10 PM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5412(4-6-2)
Views:
396
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5754, AP-20, c. 1955
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5754 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All were built by the American Locomotive Company and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5754 is an AP-20 constructed in November of 1947 and retired in September of 1962 after just 15 years of revenue service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. ("Stoneborobranch"; #1 of 10)
Photo Date:
1/23/1955
Upload Date:
2/19/2024 8:34:42 PM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 5754(PA1)
Views:
573
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3747, K-4S, 1955
Description:
Here is a photo via Paul W. Prescott that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, on 26 February 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3747, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1920 and retired in November of 1957 after 37 years of faithful service. Note the Hostler refilling the locomotive's sand dome. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
2/26/1955
Upload Date:
11/24/2022 8:19:45 PM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3747(4-6-2)
Views:
781
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1453, K-4S, c. 1955
Description:
Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1453, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and retired in September of 1956 after 39 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
4/16/1955
Upload Date:
10/26/2023 1:39:20 PM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1453(4-6-2)
Views:
787
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1453, K-4S, 1955
Description:
Here is a photo by William S. Young that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, in April of 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1453, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and retired in September of 1956 after 39 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
4/16/1955
Upload Date:
3/6/2023 10:15:13 AM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1453(4-6-2)
Views:
724
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3752, K-4S, c. 1955
Description:
S-Prints. Here is a print by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Enginehouse in South Amboy, New Jersey, c. 1955. Partially visible here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3752, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1920 and retired in April of 1958 after 38 years of faithful service. Brad Mann Collection.
Photo Date:
5/5/1955
Upload Date:
12/29/2025 8:37:08 PM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3752(4-6-2)
Views:
24
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3752, K-4S, c. 1955
Description:
S-Prints. Here is a print by Roger Cook that was taken near the Passenger Station in South Amboy, New Jersey, c. 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3752, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1920 and retired in April of 1958 after 38 years of faithful service. In this context, it's departing the Station with a passenger train bound for Bay Head Junction. The name of the Railfan standing at the far right is not recorded. Brad Mann Collection.
Photo Date:
5/5/1955
Upload Date:
9/18/2025 3:54:46 AM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 3752(4-6-2)
Views:
456
Comments:
0
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