Pennsylvania Railroad 1361 - Wikipedia
Pennsylvania Railroad 1361 is a 4-6-2 K4 "Pacific" type steam locomotive built in May 1918 by the Pennsylvania Railroad's (PRR) Juniata Shops in Altoona, Pennsylvania. It hauled mainline passenger trains in Pennsylvania and commuter trains in Central New Jersey on the PRR until its retirement from revenue service in 1956.
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD K4 1361 - Railroaders Memorial …
For more than thirty- five years the engine hauled trains of the iconic PRR passenger fleet over the main line, first between New York and Pittsburgh and later, after the eastern lines. When the locomotive was finally retired in 1956, K4s 1361 had rolled up 2,469,000 miles—the mileage equivalent of ten round-trips to the moon.
PRR 4-6-2 #1361 (K4s): A Storied Journey - American-Rails.com
Aug 25, 2024 · Pennsylvania 4-6-2 1361 stands as a testament to an era when steam locomotives dominated America's railways. A 4-6-2 "Pacific" type locomotive, No. 1361, has a rich operational history, impressive specifications, and has …
Pennsylvania No. 1361 | Locomotive Wiki | Fandom
Pennsylvania Railroad No. 1361 is one of 425 K4 series Pacifics used on its top passenger trains until the late 1950's. 1361 was built by the PRR in its own Altoona Works in 1918. Today, the locomotive is in pieces and a hot-button topic in the railfan world.
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD K4 1361 - Railroaders Memorial …
Utilizing these scheduled excursions, K4s 1361 will offer immersive and memorable experiences for paying customers through living history programs and much more. Historically appareled hosts within each passenger car will serve as docents highlighting the travel life and culture of post-World War II America.
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD K4 1361 - Railroaders Memorial …
This thorough study was submitted to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and a detailed plan was approved in early 2021, which permitted this long-awaited project to proceed. In September 2021, two major milestones were reached. First, the weld defects in the steam dome flush patch were repaired.
Fully funded, new firebox work advances on PRR K4s No. 1361
Jul 7, 2023 · ALTOONA, Pa. — Work to construct a new $425,000 firebox for Pennsylvania Railroad Class K4s steam locomotive No. 1361 (PRR Juniata Shops, 1918) is moving along rapidly, with the inner wrapper sheets scheduled to be assembled late next month or …
PRR K4s engine No. 1361 to be restored in $2.6 million campaign
Jun 25, 2021 · ALTOONA, Pa. — Pennsylvania Railroad Class K4s 4-6-2 steam passenger locomotive No. 1361 will be restored to operating condition under a $2.6 million campaign announced Thursday by the Railroaders Memorial Museum and its partner, engineering consulting firm FMW Solutions LLC.
Philadelphia Chapter Pennsylvania Railroad Technical
Restoring the Spirit of Altoona: PRR K4 1361 - Press Conference. The Philadelphia Chapter preserving the history and memory of "The Pennsylvania Railroad" operations in the greater Philadelphia area. We are an active historical society comprised of greater than 500 members, offering regular meetings and publications.
Pennsy K4s No. 1361 status | Trains Magazine
Nov 1, 2018 · The Pennsylvania Railroad donated No. 1361 to the city of Altoona on June 8, 1957, and it has been part of the museum’s collection for two decades. In 1985-87, the engine was restored at Conrail’s Altoona Shops, then the engine returned to service for excursions.
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