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PRR 3801, K-4S, 1937 |
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Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Meadows Yard near Kearny, New Jersey, on 18 September 1937. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #3801, #6894, #6710, and six more locomotives whose numbers are not recorded. #3801 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in February of 1923 and retired in April of 1948. Engines #6894 and #6710 are both 4-8-2 "Mountains" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works. #6894 is an M-1 built in October of 1926 and retired in May of 1956, while #6710 is an M-1A built in April of 1930 and retired in September of 1952. Wilson E. Jones Collection; #1 of 6. |
Photo Date: |
9/18/1937 Upload Date: 6/30/2020 8:26:11 PM |
Location: |
Kearny, NJ |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
Locomotives: |
PRR 3801(4-6-2) PRR 6894(4-8-2) PRR 6710(4-8-2) |
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527 Comments: 0 |
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PRR 5474, K-4S, c. 1947 |
Description: |
Here is an original photo that was taken in Bay Head Junction, New Jersey. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5474, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1927 and retired in May of 1948 after 21 years of faithful service. Looks to me like it's all set for another run on the New York & Long Branch line to South Amboy. The photographer's name and the date are not recorded. Wilson E. Jones Collection; #2 of 6. |
Photo Date: |
8/15/1947 Upload Date: 6/30/2020 4:24:31 PM |
Location: |
Bay Head Junction, NJ |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
Categories: |
Yard,Steam,Passenger |
Locomotives: |
PRR 5474(4-6-2) |
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177 Comments: 0 |
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PRR 8670, H-10S, 1953 |
Description: |
Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Chicago, Illinois, in June of 1953. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8670, an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the American Locomotive Company during October of 1913 and retired in October of 1953. Partially visible at the left is PRR engine #9877, an EF-15A built by GM-EMD is September of 1952, rated at 1,500 horsepower, and retired in October of 1967. Wilson E. Jones Collection; #3 of 6. |
Photo Date: |
6/21/1953 Upload Date: 6/30/2020 4:22:50 PM |
Location: |
Chicago, IL |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
Locomotives: |
PRR 8670(2-8-0) PRR 9877(F7A) |
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167 Comments: 0 |
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PRR 1453, K-4S, 1954 |
Description: |
Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near South Amboy, New Jersey, on 12 June 1954. 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. In this context, it will soon arrive in South Amboy with Train #746 out of Bay Head Junction. Wilson E. Jones Collection; #4 of 6. |
Photo Date: |
6/12/1954 Upload Date: 6/30/2020 8:27:35 PM |
Location: |
South Amboy, NJ |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
Categories: |
Steam,Signal,Passenger |
Locomotives: |
PRR 1453(4-6-2) |
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187 Comments: 0 |
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PRR 5348, K-4S, 1954 |
Description: |
Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Bay Head Junction, New Jersey, on 28 July 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5348, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in May of 1918 and retired in October of 1956 after 38 years of service. Wilson E. Jones Collection; #5 of 6. |
Photo Date: |
7/28/1954 Upload Date: 6/30/2020 4:26:00 PM |
Location: |
Bay Head Junction, NJ |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
Locomotives: |
PRR 5348(4-6-2) |
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135 Comments: 0 |
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PRR 4666, "Doodlebug," 1955 |
Description: |
Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Red Bank, New Jersey, on 12 March 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad "Doodlebug" #4666, a J.G. Brill Gas-Electric Model 660 built in June of 1930 and presently in excursion service with the Allentown & Auburn in Topton, Pennsylvania. Wilson E. Jones Collection; #6 of 6. |
Photo Date: |
3/12/1955 Upload Date: 6/30/2020 8:24:56 PM |
Location: |
Red Bank, NJ |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
Categories: |
Yard,Passenger |
Locomotives: |
PRR 4666(Doodlebug) |
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477 Comments: 0 |
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