PRR 1453, K-4S, c. 1955         
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 Views: 341 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 1453(4-6-2)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
PRR 1453, K-4S, c. 1955
Picture Categories: Steam,Signal,Passenger This picture is part of album:  PRR: Steam Passenger Meldey ~ 1946-1957
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