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By:Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:5/30/1986 - 5/30/1986
Album Info:Here are 12 original photographs that were taken during the first restoration of Pennsylvania Railroad K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" #1361. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. I purchased all 12 color negatives in a single eBay auction conducted by Mr. Kermit Black on Friday, 18 February 2022. Also included are two related images from a subsequent restoration effort via the Edward Kaspriske Collection.
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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:  195   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:  147   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:  71   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:  69   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:  59   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:  69   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:  104   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:  108   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:  61   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:  54   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:  48   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:  61   Comments: 0
PRR 1361, K-4S, #1 of 2, c. 2006
Title:  PRR 1361, K-4S, #1 of 2, c. 2006
Description:  Restoration Redux. Here is an image of the first of two successive photos by Edward Kaspriske that were taken at "Steamtown" in Scranton, Pennsylvania, c. 2006. Shown here (R to L) are the boiler assembly and the tender of 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 8 June 1957, restored for excursion service in 1987-1988, withdrawn from service and disassembled because of safety concerns, and is now being restored again for further excursion service. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  4/16/2006  Upload Date: 6/23/2023 12:30:53 AM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  52   Comments: 0
PRR 1361, K-4S #2 of 2, c. 2006
Title:  PRR 1361, K-4S #2 of 2, c. 2006
Description:  Restoration Redux. Here is an image of the second of two successive photos by Edward Kaspriske that were taken at "Steamtown" in Scranton, Pennsylvania, c. 2006. Shown here is the boiler assembly of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1361, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built during Juniata in May of 1918, retired in September of 1956, enshrined at the Horseshoe Curve on 8 June 1957, restored for excursion service in 1987-1988, withdrawn from service and disassembled because of safety concerns, and is now being restored again for further excursion service. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  4/16/2006  Upload Date: 6/23/2023 12:31:29 AM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:  80   Comments: 0


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