SPM. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near South Amboy, New Jersey. 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's pulling a seven-car passenger train on the New York & Long Branch line. "Faster than a speeding bullet!" The photographer's name and the date are not recorded. |
Date:
8/15/1955 |
Location:
South Amboy, NJ Map ![Show South Amboy on a rail map](/images/map_us.gif) |
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Thomas C. Ayers |
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Author: Thomas C. Ayers
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![PRR 1453, K-4S, c. 1955](http://s3.amazonaws.com/rrpa_photos/130167/K_990_A-Pb.jpg) |
Picture Categories: Steam,Signal,Passenger |
This picture is part of album: PRR: Steam Passenger Meldey ~ 1946-1957 |