PRR 5412, K-4S, c. 1954         
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.
Date: 8/19/1954 Location: South Amboy, NJ   Map Show South Amboy on a rail map Views: 147 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 5412(4-6-2)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
PRR 5412, K-4S, c. 1954
Picture Categories: Bridge,Steam,Passenger This picture is part of album:  PRR: Steam Passenger Meldey ~ 1946-1957
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David Krebs General Very nice action scene! 10/3/2021 3:54:14 PM

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