Here is page five of a seven-page camera study entitled "Steam Rules The New York & Long Branch." It was published originally in the January 1955 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 45. Top Photo, Partial Caption: "The Pacific of the rakish silhouette hammers out of South Amboy with a rush-hour commuter express for Bay Head Junction. She's the 5412, an engine which did her stint on the 'Broadway.'" Photo by Don Wood. 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. |
Date:
1/1/1955 |
Location:
South Amboy, NJ Map |
Views:
385 |
Collection Of:
Thomas C. Ayers |
Locomotives: |
Author: Thomas C. Ayers
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Picture Categories: Bridge,Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger |
This picture is part of album: PRR: Steam Rules The NY&LB ~ January 1955 |