Thomas C. Ayers's Collection
8/21/2025
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Pictures taken in Matawan, NJ
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Title:
PRR 3751, K-4S, c. 1955
Description:
Wood. Here is an image of a photo by Don Wood that was taken near Matawan, New Jersey, c. 1955. Wood's Caption: "3751 & 1361 on the move up Matawan Hill at milepost 6. That's fireman Ferdinand Norman leaning out of 3751's cab. Train 784 was usually double-headed on Sunday as part of a power transfer move." #3751 and #1361 are both K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" built in Juniata. #3751 was constructed in April of 1920 and retired in November of 1957. #1361 was built in 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in September of 1956, enshrined at the Horseshoe Curve on 8 June 1957, restored for excursion service during 1987-1988, withdrawn from service and disassembled because of safety concerns, and is now being restored again for further excursion service. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
1/23/1955
Upload Date:
7/21/2022 10:36:14 PM
Location:
Matawan, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 3751(4-6-2)
PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:
933
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 7133, K-4S, c. 1955
Description:
Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #7133, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1918 and retired in September of 1956 after 38 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. "Look Ma, no smoke!"
Photo Date:
4/16/1955
Upload Date:
3/15/2022 11:07:51 PM
Location:
Matawan, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 7133(4-6-2)
Views:
429
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5022, K-4S, c. 1955
Description:
SPM. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5022, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1917 and retired in February of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/15/1955
Upload Date:
12/19/2018 12:26:48 PM
Location:
Matawan, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5022(4-6-2)
Views:
692
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 1139, K-4S, 1955
Description:
Here is a photo by Mayer Pearlman that was taken near Matawan, New Jersey, on 12 November 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1139, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and retired in 1956 after 39 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
11/12/1955
Upload Date:
3/12/2023 5:38:44 PM
Location:
Matawan, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1139(4-6-2)
Views:
506
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3751, K-4S, 1956
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Matawan, New Jersey, on 29 April 1956. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3751, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1920 and retired in November of 1957 after 37 years of faithful service. ("LouisFols"; #13 of 21)
Photo Date:
4/29/1956
Upload Date:
5/29/2020 12:14:28 PM
Location:
Matawan, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 3751(4-6-2)
Views:
603
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1361, K-4S, 1956
Description:
#1361. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Matawan, New Jersey, in the Summer of 1956. The photographer is not identified. 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, 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/restored.
Photo Date:
6/9/1956
Upload Date:
9/28/2021 6:27:50 AM
Location:
Matawan, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
692
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1361, K-4S, c. 1956
Description:
Here is a photo by Don Wood via Rail Photo Service that was taken in Matawan, New Jersey, c. 1956. 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, 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 still not reassembled. John S. Fisher Collection; #13 of 36.
Photo Date:
8/15/1956
Upload Date:
7/1/2022 8:03:47 AM
Location:
Matawan, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:
786
Comments:
1
Title:
"Train Master Tribute," Page 35, 1973
Description:
Here is page eight of a 16-page cover article by J. David Ingles entitled "Train Master Tribute: A 20-Year-Old In Twilight." It was published originally in the August 1973 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 35. Top Photo Caption: "Twelve cars of commuters were routine for CNJ's Train Masters. No. 2409 heads south into Matawan, N.J., on NY&LB in July 1965." Photo by Don Wood.
Photo Date:
8/1/1973
Upload Date:
10/2/2023 11:19:10 PM
Location:
Matawan, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Passenger
Locomotives:
CNJ 2409(H-24-66)
EL 1855(H-24-66)
Views:
550
Comments:
0
Title:
"Locomotive & Railway Preservation," Front Cover, 1987
Description:
Here is the front cover that was published originally on the July-August 1987 issue of "Locomotive & Railway Preservation" magazine. Partial Photo Caption: "GG1 No. 4877 runs for the last time in commercial service near Matawan, New Jersey, October 23, 1983." Photo by Don Wood. PRR engine #4877 is a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built in Juniata during January of 1939, rated at 4,620 horsepower, and presently on display at the United Railway Historical Society in Boonton, New Jersey.
Photo Date:
7/1/1987
Upload Date:
10/9/2024 11:11:25 PM
Location:
Matawan, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Bridge,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4877(GG1)
Views:
429
Comments:
0
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