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"Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve," Page 20, 1976
Title:  "Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve," Page 20, 1976
Description:  Here is page 20 of a 28-page booklet entitled "Rail Guide To The Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in 1976 by PC Publications of East McKeesport, PA. Photo Caption: "Penn Central TV-2 drifts down the Curve on a bitter cold March day. The PRR K-4s sits beside the track near the center of the picture. This view offers a super photo location. Photo by Bill Rettburg." Prominent here are Penn Central engines #6176 and #2563. PRR "Pacific" #1361 rusts away in the distance.
Photo Date:  8/15/1976  Upload Date: 1/24/2022 7:26:53 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Steam
Locomotives:  PC 6176(SD45) PC 2563(U25B) PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  151   Comments: 0
The obligatory photo of K4s 1361
Title:  The obligatory photo of K4s 1361
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/21/1976  Upload Date: 8/17/2014 9:05:40 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  718   Comments: 0
"Power To Burn," Front Cover, 1976
Title:  "Power To Burn," Front Cover, 1976
Description:  Here is the front cover of a 96-page monograph entitled "Power To Burn: Smoke, Steam, & Cinders" that was edited by James M. Shafer and published during 1976. Depicted in relief is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1361, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in May of 1918, retired in September of 1956, and enshrined at the Curve on 8 June 1957.
Photo Date:  8/29/1976  Upload Date: 2/20/2019 2:42:21 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  363   Comments: 0
"Power To Burn," Page 1, 1976
Title:  "Power To Burn," Page 1, 1976
Description:  Here is page one of a 96-page monograph entitled "Power To Burn: Smoke, Steam, & Cinders" that was edited by James M. Shafer and published during 1976. Photo Caption: "This K-4s locomotive is on display at the Horseshoe Curve." Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1361 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918, retired in September of 1956, and enshrined at the Horseshoe Curve on 8 June 1957.
Photo Date:  8/29/1976  Upload Date: 2/20/2019 2:46:06 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  385   Comments: 0
"Power To Burn," Pages 80-81, 1976
Title:  "Power To Burn," Pages 80-81, 1976
Description:  Here are pages 80-81 of a 96-page monograph entitled "Power To Burn: Smoke, Steam, & Cinders" that was edited by James M. Shafer and published during 1976. This is an aerial view of "The World Famous Horseshoe Curve." Visible at the apex is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1361, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in May of 1918, retired in September of 1956, and enshrined at the Curve on 8 June 1957.
Photo Date:  8/29/1976  Upload Date: 3/12/2019 10:46:05 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Track
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  263   Comments: 0
"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 25, 1976
Title:  "A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 25, 1976
Description:  Here is page 25 of a 40-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "A Picture Study Of The K-4." First issued in October 1967, revised in September 1976. Implied Section Caption: "The Memorial Locomotive." All of these photos show Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1361, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918, retired in September of 1956 after 2,469,000 revenue miles, enshrined at the Horseshoe Curve in June of 1957, restored for excursion service in April of 1987, withdrawn for safety reasons, disassembled for repairs, and still awaiting resuscitation.
Photo Date:  9/22/1976  Upload Date: 4/7/2019 10:47:35 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  327   Comments: 0
"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 26, 1976
Title:  "A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 26, 1976
Description:  Here is page 26 of a 40-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "A Picture Study Of The K-4." First issued in October 1967, revised in September 1976. Section Caption: "The Memorial Locomotive." 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 after 2,469,000 revenue miles, enshrined at the Horseshoe Curve in June of 1957, restored for excursion service in April of 1987, withdrawn for safety reasons, disassembled for repairs, and still awaiting resuscitation.
Photo Date:  9/22/1976  Upload Date: 4/7/2019 10:48:52 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  223   Comments: 0
"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 27, 1976
Title:  "A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 27, 1976
Description:  Here is page 27 of a 40-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "A Picture Study Of The K-4." First issued in October 1967, revised in September 1976. Section Caption: "The Memorial Locomotive." 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 after 2,469,000 revenue miles, enshrined at the Horseshoe Curve in June of 1957, restored for excursion service in April of 1987, withdrawn for safety reasons, disassembled for repairs, and still awaiting resuscitation. Also visible in the foreground is PRR passenger coach #4231.
Photo Date:  9/22/1976  Upload Date: 4/7/2019 10:50:40 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  391   Comments: 0
PRR K-4 1361
Title:  PRR K-4 1361
Description:  PRR K-4 Pacific 1361 rests at the Horseshoe Curve on May 22, 1977. A gift from the PRR to the city of Altoona, 1361 was placed at the Curve "permanently" after her retirement in 1957.Her presence would be eclipsed this day by the run through of RDG 4-8-4 #2102 and Cuyahoga Valley Line 2-8-2 #4070.
Photo Date:  5/22/1977  Upload Date: 5/24/2015 6:30:42 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  598   Comments: 0
PRR K-4 1361
Title:  PRR K-4 1361
Description:  PRR K-4 Pacific 1361 rests at the Horseshoe Curve on May 22, 1977. A gift from the PRR to the city of Altoona, 1361 was placed at the Curve "permanently" after her retirement in 1957.Her presence would be eclipsed this day by the run through of RDG 4-8-4 #2102 and Cuyahoga Valley Line 2-8-2 #4070.
Photo Date:  5/22/1977  Upload Date: 5/24/2015 6:32:35 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  561   Comments: 0
AMTK "Broadway Limited," 1977
Title:  AMTK "Broadway Limited," 1977
Description:  Here is a postal card entitled "Broadway Limited." No Postmark. Caption On Reverse: "One of Amtrak's flagship trains, the Chicago to New York "Broadway Limited," descends the world famous Horseshoe Curve just minutes west of Altoona, PA. Pennsylvania Railroad K4 No. 1361 is on display on the inside of the Curve. August 22, 1977. Photo by Ronald N. Johnson." Unfortunately, the road numbers of the three Amtrak GM-EMD E8A diesel-electric locomotives pictured here are not recorded.
Photo Date:  8/22/1977  Upload Date: 10/7/2021 7:03:54 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  150   Comments: 0
PRR 1361
Title:  PRR 1361
Description:  stuffed and mounted on Horseshoe Curve
Photo Date:  8/29/1977  Upload Date: 1/21/2013 10:41:21 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Jim Appleman
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  1186   Comments: 1
CR 6085 leads patched engines around the horseshoe curve
Title:  CR 6085 leads patched engines around the horseshoe curve
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/3/1977  Upload Date: 5/6/2012 4:28:03 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Jay Lehman
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  CR 6085(SD45) PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  1033   Comments: 0
PRR K-4 #1361
Title:  PRR K-4 #1361
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/3/1977  Upload Date: 4/23/2012 6:55:37 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Jay Lehman
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  1449   Comments: 0
The K4 as seen from an open Dutch door
Title:  The K4 as seen from an open Dutch door
Description:  In a gentle rain
Photo Date:  10/23/1977  Upload Date: 8/19/2014 4:29:56 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  684   Comments: 0
PRR 1361, K-4S, 1977
Title:  PRR 1361, K-4S, 1977
Description:  AHC. Here is an original 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, in November of 1977. At the left 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, and restored for excursion service during 1987-1988. Meanwhile, at the right, a three-unit Conrail TOFC train rounds the Curve on its way up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West.
Photo Date:  11/14/1977  Upload Date: 10/8/2021 6:01:26 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2) CR 6351(SD40)
Views:  187   Comments: 0
CR SDP45 6691 and SD45-2 6660
Title:  CR SDP45 6691 and SD45-2 6660
Description:  While PRR K-4s 1361 watches, CR SDP45 6691 (ex-EL 3660) and SD45-2 6660 (ex-EL 3675) roll down Horseshoe Curve for another helper assignment in July, 1978.
Photo Date:  7/25/1978  Upload Date: 1/16/2016 8:20:44 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CR 6691(SDP45) CR 6660(SD45-2) PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  549   Comments: 2
CR SD45 6149
Title:  CR SD45 6149
Description:  A pair of SD45's, with a caboose mate, push hard on a TV train climbing Horseshoe Curve in August, 1979.
Photo Date:  8/4/1979  Upload Date: 7/31/2015 9:57:05 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CR 6149(SD45) PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  498   Comments: 1
CR U33B 2896
Title:  CR U33B 2896
Description:  CR U33B 2896 leads a quartet of U-boats as they pull a TV train up Horseshoe Curve in August, 1979.
Photo Date:  8/4/1979  Upload Date: 7/31/2015 11:25:35 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CR 2896(U33B) PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  495   Comments: 1
CR SD40
Title:  CR SD40
Description:  A former PC SD40 leads an SD40-2 with a TV train up Horseshoe Curve in August, 1979.
Photo Date:  8/4/1979  Upload Date: 7/31/2015 11:49:04 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CR SD40(SD40) PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  759   Comments: 0
Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) 4-6-2 K4 Pacific Steam Locomotive No. 1361
Title:  Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) 4-6-2 K4 Pacific Steam Locomotive No. 1361
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/26/1980  Upload Date: 1/12/2009 10:15:07 AM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Bill Rogerson
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  4363   Comments: 1
Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) 4-6-2 K4 Pacific Steam Locomotive No. 1361
Title:  Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) 4-6-2 K4 Pacific Steam Locomotive No. 1361
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/26/1980  Upload Date: 1/12/2009 10:21:27 AM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Bill Rogerson
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  3425   Comments: 0
CR SD40 6313, a U23B, and a GP38 lead mixed freight up the hill
Title:  CR SD40 6313, a U23B, and a GP38 lead mixed freight up the hill
Description:  CR SD40 6313, a U23B, and a GP38 lead mixed freight up Horseshoe Curve as a hot TV train climbs the hill alongside.
Photo Date:  3/13/1981  Upload Date: 3/15/2016 10:52:40 AM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CR 6378(SD40-2) CR 7910(GP38) PRR 1361(4-6-2) CR 6177(SD45) CR 6313(SD40)
Views:  734   Comments: 2
CR GP40 3167 leads a quartet of units down the hill
Title:  CR GP40 3167 leads a quartet of units down the hill
Description:  CR GP40 3167 leads a quartet of units and loaded hoppers down Horseshoe Curve in March, 1981.
Photo Date:  3/13/1981  Upload Date: 3/15/2016 8:50:21 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Alan Page
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CR 3167(GP40) PRR 1361(4-6-2) CR 2194(GP30)
Views:  615   Comments: 2
PRR 1361
Title:  PRR 1361
Description:  The tail end of an eastbound coal train with helpers rounds Horseshoe Curve.
Photo Date:  3/28/1981  Upload Date: 3/4/2013 8:42:47 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Jim Appleman
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2) CR 6332(SD40) CR 6448(SD40-2)
Views:  1174   Comments: 0
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 CURVE), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  238   Comments: 0
Horse shoe guardian
Title:  Horse shoe guardian
Description:  Probably one of the best known "stuffed and mounted " engines is PRR 1361, which was put in the park at Horseshoe Curve after its retirement. It was later pulled out and restored, and is now again the subject of a restoration effort. In 1984, it was sitting in the crook of the curve, taking in the Conrail action.
Photo Date:  9/27/1984  Upload Date: 7/2/2014 4:15:21 AM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  696   Comments: 0
Stuffed, mounted and caged
Title:  Stuffed, mounted and caged
Description:  PRR 1361 sits behind a chain link fence at the park in the crook of Horseshoe Curve. In a few years it will be turned loose.
Photo Date:  9/27/1984  Upload Date: 7/3/2014 4:06:48 AM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  874   Comments: 0
"Mountain Railroad Revisited," Front Cover, 1985
Title:  "Mountain Railroad Revisited," Front Cover, 1985
Description:  Here is the the front cover of a 14-page cover article by Fred W. Frailey entitled "Mountain Railroad Revisited." It was published originally on the January 1985 issue of "Trains" magazine. Cover Caption: "GP40-2 3336 leads TV-27 around Horse Shoe Curve, March 23, 1984. Fred Frailey photo."
Photo Date:  1/1/1985  Upload Date: 1/25/2020 7:48:22 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter
Locomotives:  CR 3336(GP40-2) PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  361   Comments: 0
"Mountain Railroad Revisited," Page 27, 1985
Title:  "Mountain Railroad Revisited," Page 27, 1985
Description:  Here is page four of a 14-page cover article by Fred W. Frailey entitled "Mountain Railroad Revisited." It was published originally in the January 1985 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 27. Top Photo Caption: "On time, Amtrak 48, the 'Broadway Limited,' slides past Alto Tower into Altoona, March 22, 1984. Amtrak-watchers will note F40 307 with its white number boards."
Photo Date:  1/1/1985  Upload Date: 1/25/2020 8:01:56 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Signal
Locomotives:  AMTK 307(F40PH) PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  389   Comments: 0
RDG 2102
Title:  RDG 2102
Description:  2102 passing display engine PRR K4 1361, which would come down off the curve within weeks of this photo and begin her rehabilitation, culminating in the photos elsewhere in this album.
Photo Date:  8/24/1985  Upload Date: 8/3/2005 9:30:02 AM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Carl Weber
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RDG 2102(4-8-4) PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  3477   Comments: 2
ENPI
Title:  ENPI
Description:  Two more "Bathtubs" assist ENPI past long-time (but not for much longer) Horseshoe curve resident PRR 1361. The K-4s would be removed within a couple of weeks and begin a rehab back to operating condition.
Photo Date:  8/24/1985  Upload Date: 6/29/2007 11:38:09 AM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Carl Weber
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CR 6665(SD45-2) CR 6663(SD45-2) PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  2099   Comments: 1
PRR 1361, K-4S, #1 of 12, 1986
Title:  PRR 1361, K-4S, #1 of 12, 1986
Description:  Restoration. Here is the first of 12 original photos by an unidentified photographer taken at the Altoona Car Shop in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in May of 1986. It was taken during the first restoration of Pennsylvania Railroad 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, and restored in 1986 for excursion service during 1987-1988. The sign above the locomotive proclaims: "Altoona Car Shop: Home of the K-4 Locomotive Restoration Program." This locomotive is now 104 years old!
Photo Date:  5/30/1986  Upload Date: 3/3/2022 12:38:04 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  202   Comments: 0
PRR 1361, K-4S, #8 of 12, 1986
Title:  PRR 1361, K-4S, #8 of 12, 1986
Description:  Restoration. Here is the eighth of 12 original photos by an unidentified photographer taken at the Altoona Car Shop in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in May of 1986. It was taken during the first restoration of Pennsylvania Railroad 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, and restored in 1986 for excursion service during 1987-1988.
Photo Date:  5/30/1986  Upload Date: 3/3/2022 5:22:41 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  116   Comments: 0
PRR 1361, K-4S, #7 of 12, 1986
Title:  PRR 1361, K-4S, #7 of 12, 1986
Description:  Restoration. Here is the seventh of 12 original photos by an unidentified photographer taken at the Altoona Car Shop in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in May of 1986. It was taken during the first restoration of Pennsylvania Railroad 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, and restored in 1986 for excursion service during 1987-1988.
Photo Date:  5/30/1986  Upload Date: 3/3/2022 5:24:20 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  109   Comments: 0
PRR 1361, K-4S, #2 of 12, 1986
Title:  PRR 1361, K-4S, #2 of 12, 1986
Description:  Restoration. Here is the second of 12 original photos by an unidentified photographer taken at the Altoona Car Shop in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in May of 1986. It was taken during the first restoration of Pennsylvania Railroad 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, and restored in 1986 for excursion service during 1987-1988.
Photo Date:  5/30/1986  Upload Date: 3/3/2022 5:25:49 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  153   Comments: 0
PRR 1361, K-4S, #3 of 12, 1986
Title:  PRR 1361, K-4S, #3 of 12, 1986
Description:  Restoration. Here is the third of 12 original photos by an unidentified photographer taken at the Altoona Car Shop in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in May of 1986. It was taken during the first restoration of Pennsylvania Railroad 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, and restored in 1986 for excursion service during 1987-1988.
Photo Date:  5/30/1986  Upload Date: 3/3/2022 7:17:43 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  78   Comments: 0
PRR 1361, K-4S, #4 of 12, 1986
Title:  PRR 1361, K-4S, #4 of 12, 1986
Description:  Restoration. Here is the fourth of 12 original photos by an unidentified photographer taken at the Altoona Car Shop in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in May of 1986. It was taken during the first restoration of Pennsylvania Railroad 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, and restored in 1986 for excursion service during 1987-1988.
Photo Date:  5/30/1986  Upload Date: 3/3/2022 7:19:28 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  76   Comments: 0
PRR 1361, K-4S, #5 of 12, 1986
Title:  PRR 1361, K-4S, #5 of 12, 1986
Description:  Restoration. Here is the fifth of 12 original photos by an unidentified photographer taken at the Altoona Car Shop in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in May of 1986. It was taken during the first restoration of Pennsylvania Railroad 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, and restored in 1986 for excursion service during 1987-1988.
Photo Date:  5/30/1986  Upload Date: 3/3/2022 9:02:24 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  72   Comments: 0
PRR 1361, K-4S, #6 of 12, 1986
Title:  PRR 1361, K-4S, #6 of 12, 1986
Description:  Restoration. Here is the sixth of 12 original photos by an unidentified photographer taken at the Altoona Car Shop in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in May of 1986. It was taken during the first restoration of Pennsylvania Railroad 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, and restored in 1986 for excursion service during 1987-1988.
Photo Date:  5/30/1986  Upload Date: 3/3/2022 9:03:58 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  77   Comments: 0
PRR 1361, K-4S, #9 of 12, 1986
Title:  PRR 1361, K-4S, #9 of 12, 1986
Description:  Restoration. Here is the ninth of 12 original photos by an unidentified photographer taken at the Altoona Car Shop in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in May of 1986. It was taken during the first restoration of Pennsylvania Railroad 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, and restored in 1986 for excursion service during 1987-1988.
Photo Date:  5/30/1986  Upload Date: 3/4/2022 8:36:35 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  67   Comments: 0
PRR 1361, K-4S, #10 of 12, 1986
Title:  PRR 1361, K-4S, #10 of 12, 1986
Description:  Restoration. Here is the tenth of 12 original photos by an unidentified photographer taken at the Altoona Car Shop in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in May of 1986. It was taken during the first restoration of Pennsylvania Railroad 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, and restored in 1986 for excursion service during 1987-1988.
Photo Date:  5/30/1986  Upload Date: 3/4/2022 8:38:20 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  68   Comments: 0
PRR 1361, K-4S, #11 of 12, 1986
Title:  PRR 1361, K-4S, #11 of 12, 1986
Description:  Restoration. Here is the 11th of 12 original photos by an unidentified photographer taken at the Altoona Car Shop in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in May of 1986. It was taken during the first restoration of Pennsylvania Railroad 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, and restored in 1986 for excursion service during 1987-1988.
Photo Date:  5/30/1986  Upload Date: 3/4/2022 8:36:44 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  57   Comments: 0
PRR 1361, K-4S, #12 of 12, 1986
Title:  PRR 1361, K-4S, #12 of 12, 1986
Description:  Restoration. Here is the 12th of 12 original photos by an unidentified photographer taken at the Altoona Car Shop in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in May of 1986. It was taken during the first restoration of Pennsylvania Railroad 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, and restored in 1986 for excursion service during 1987-1988.
Photo Date:  5/30/1986  Upload Date: 3/4/2022 8:37:49 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  70   Comments: 0
PRR 1361, K-4S, c. 1986
Title:  PRR 1361, K-4S, c. 1986
Description:  #1361. Here is an image of a photo of a mature Ed Kaspriske in the cab of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1361 on the grounds of the Railroaders Memorial Museum in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1986. PRR #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 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 and the exact date are not recorded. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1986  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 4:47:58 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  95   Comments: 0
PRR 1361, K4, on her first fire after restoration,
Title:  PRR 1361, K4, on her first fire after restoration,
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/10/1987  Upload Date: 2/22/2011 6:24:15 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Jack D. Kuiphoff
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  5225   Comments: 1
K4s 1361 stops for inspection
Title:  K4s 1361 stops for inspection
Description:  On its way back to Altoona from Bellefonte
Photo Date:  4/11/1987  Upload Date: 11/8/2014 5:18:15 AM
Location:  Milesburg, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  863   Comments: 0
A below-the-rails shot
Title:  A below-the-rails shot
Description:  Checking out the injector
Photo Date:  4/11/1987  Upload Date: 11/8/2014 5:49:50 AM
Location:  Milesburg, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  569   Comments: 0
Stopped along the old PRR Bald Eagle Branch
Title:  Stopped along the old PRR Bald Eagle Branch
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/11/1987  Upload Date: 11/8/2014 5:21:09 AM
Location:  Milesburg, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  845   Comments: 0
Plenty of supervision
Title:  Plenty of supervision
Description:  Inspecting the air pump
Photo Date:  4/11/1987  Upload Date: 11/8/2014 5:22:21 AM
Location:  Milesburg, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  528   Comments: 0


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