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Pictures of PRR 3768
 
Owner: Pennsylvania Railroad
Model:Altoona 4-6-2Built As:PRR 3768 (4-6-2)
Serial Number:3721Order No:
Frame Number: Built:6/1920
Notes:PRR Class K-4S; streamlined in 1936, retired 10/53
Other locos with this serial:  PRR 3768(4-6-2)
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PRR 3768, K-4S, 1936
Title:  PRR 3768, K-4S, 1936
Description:  WB. Here is an image of an official photo that was taken near Rockvikle, Pennsylvania, on 3 November 1936. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3768, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1920, streamlined;in 1936, and retired in October of 1953 after 33 years of faithful service. In this context, it's pulling a 13-car passenger train past ROCKVILLE Tower, and is about toÞcross the Rockville Bridge on its way to Altoona and points West. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  11/3/1936  Upload Date: 7/28/2022 11:16:41 AM
Location:  Rockville, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3768(4-6-2)
Views:  248   Comments: 0
PRR 3768, K-4S, 1936
Title:  PRR 3768, K-4S, 1936
Description:  TRB. Here is an original glass-negative official photo that was taken at the Rockville Bridge near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on 3 November 1936. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3768, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1920, streamlined in 1936, and retired in October of 1953 after 33 years of faithful service. In this context, it's pulling a 13-car passenger train past ROCKVILLE Tower, and is about to cross the Bridge on its way to Altoona and points West.
Photo Date:  11/3/1936  Upload Date: 4/14/2023 10:59:22 PM
Location:  Rockville, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3768(4-6-2)
Views:  177   Comments: 0
"Altoona Shops Inspection Trip," Pages 8-9, 1937
Title:  "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip," Pages 8-9, 1937
Description:  Here are pages eight and nine of a 14-page pamphlet entitled "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip: Sunday, May 16 [1937]." It was published in advance of the Trip by the Pennsylvania Railroad. Here begins the section entitled "Approaching The Mountains."
Photo Date:  5/16/1937  Upload Date: 4/25/2021 11:42:59 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 3768(4-6-2)
Views:  204   Comments: 0
PRR 3768, K-4S, 1937
Title:  PRR 3768, K-4S, 1937
Description:  Portraits 10. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3768, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1920, streamlined in 1936, and retired in October of 1953 after 33 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#26 of 72)
Photo Date:  5/16/1937  Upload Date: 3/7/2023 8:08:18 PM
Location:  Harrisburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3768(4-6-2)
Views:  172   Comments: 0
PRR 3768, K-4S, 1937
Title:  PRR 3768, K-4S, 1937
Description:  Coal Power. A photo similar to this one was published in the September 1981 issue of "The Keystone," page 7. Photo Caption: "This amazing photograph was taken by Charles B. Chaney from the inspection car at the rear of the train pulled by K-5 No. 5699. Another section of the Inspection Trip is about to pull up and pass Chaney's train. This section was hauled by two K-4s locomotives, with No. 3768 in the lead." #3768 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1920 and retired in October of 1953 after 33 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  5/16/1937  Upload Date: 2/5/2018 6:38:09 PM
Location:  Parkesburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3768(4-6-2)
Views:  1354   Comments: 0
Teller, "Ready To Go," 1937
Title:  Teller, "Ready To Go," 1937
Description:  Here is the 12th of 32 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is Grif Teller's painting entitled "Ready To Go." It was published originally in 1937. Depicted here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #3768 and #5344. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" steam locomotives built in Juniata. #3768 was constructed during June of 1920, streamlined in 1936, and retired in October of 1953. #5344 was built in May of 1918 and retired in October of 1955.
Photo Date:  8/15/1937  Upload Date: 1/26/2022 12:23:01 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3768(4-6-2) PRR 5344(4-6-2)
Views:  384   Comments: 0
PRR 3847, K-4S, c. 1938
Title:  PRR 3847, K-4S, c. 1938
Description:  WB. Here is an image of an official photo of (L to R) Pennsylvania Railroad engines #3847, #4745, #4837, and #3768. #3847 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in April of 1923, rebuilt by Lima with rotary cam poppet valves in 1939, and retired in November of 1953. #4745 is a P-5A(M) (2-C-2) built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in March of 1935, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in August of 1961. #4837 is a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata in July of 1935 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. And #3768 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in June of 1920, streamlined in 1936, and retired in October of 1953. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  8/9/1938  Upload Date: 7/27/2022 10:40:56 PM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3847(4-6-2) PRR 4745(Steeple Cab) PRR 4837(GG1) PRR 3768(4-6-2)
Views:  396   Comments: 0
PRR 3768, K-4S, c. 1938
Title:  PRR 3768, K-4S, c. 1938
Description:  Portraits 9. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3768 that was taken at Union Station in Englewood, Illinois, c. 1938. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3768, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1920, streamlined in 1936, and retired in October of 1953 after 33 years of faithful service. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. (#11 of 14)
Photo Date:  8/9/1938  Upload Date: 1/1/2022 9:09:49 PM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3768(4-6-2)
Views:  242   Comments: 0
PRR 3768, K-4S, c. 1938
Title:  PRR 3768, K-4S, c. 1938
Description:  Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm B&W slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken near the Passenger Station in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1938. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #3768, #4046, and a pair of "I" Class (2-10-0) "Decapods" whose road numbers are not recorded. #3768 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1920 and retired in October of 1953. #4046 is a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in February of 1924 and retired in August of 1950. In this context, the "Pacific" is departing the Station with a passenger train, the switcher awaits its next assignment, while the "Decapods" are powering a freight train up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin and points West. Partially visible in the background are some of the PRR's 12th Street Car Shops. It's classic Altoona railroadin'!
Photo Date:  8/9/1938  Upload Date: 7/10/2022 5:37:17 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3768(4-6-2) PRR 4046(0-6-0)
Views:  330   Comments: 0
"When West Meets East," Front Cover, 1939
Title:  "When West Meets East," Front Cover, 1939
Description:  Here is the front cover of a 14-page booklet entitled "When West Meets East." It was published by the Pennsylvania Railroad for distribution at the Golden Gate International Exposition that was held in San Francisco, California, during 1939-1940. Depicted here is PRR engine #3768, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1920, streamlined in 1936, and retired in October of 1953 after 33 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  4/16/1939  Upload Date: 6/18/2022 7:55:24 AM
Location:  San Francisco, CA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3768(4-6-2)
Views:  255   Comments: 0
PRR "Modern Locomotives And Cars: 1939," Front Cover
Title:  PRR "Modern Locomotives And Cars: 1939," Front Cover
Description:  Here is the front cover of a 30-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "Modern Locomotives And Cars: 1939." Depicted here is PRR engine #3768, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1920, streamlined in 1936, and retired in October of 1953 after 33 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  7/1/1939  Upload Date: 7/11/2020 12:53:03 PM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3768(4-6-2)
Views:  301   Comments: 0
PRR "Modern Locomotives And Cars: 1939," Page 8
Title:  PRR "Modern Locomotives And Cars: 1939," Page 8
Description:  Here is page eight of a 30-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "Modern Locomotives And Cars: 1939." Depicted here are PRR engines #5495 and #3768. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" built in Juniata. Engine #5495 was built during February of 1928 and retired im April of 1956. Engine #3768 was built in June of 1920, streamlined in 1936, and retired in October of 1953.
Photo Date:  7/1/1939  Upload Date: 7/11/2020 1:06:06 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5495(4-6-2) PRR 3768(4-6-2)
Views:  649   Comments: 0
PRR 3768, K-4S, c. 1939
Title:  PRR 3768, K-4S, c. 1939
Description:  WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c.'1939. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3768, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1920, streamlined in 1936, and retired in October of 1953 after 33 years of faithful service. Partially visible in the background is Philly's distinctive "High Line." William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  8/9/1939  Upload Date: 7/23/2022 11:00:35 AM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3768(4-6-2)
Views:  284   Comments: 0
PRR 3768, K-4S, 1939
Title:  PRR 3768, K-4S, 1939
Description:  WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Flushing, New York, in 1939. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3768, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1920, streamlined in 1936, and retired in October of 1953 after 33 years of faithful service. It's on display at the New York World's Fair. Note the "Futura" lettering and the five-stripe design on the tender. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1939  Upload Date: 7/23/2022 10:59:29 AM
Location:  Flushing, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3768(4-6-2)
Views:  188   Comments: 0
PRR 3768, K-4S, c. 1939
Title:  PRR 3768, K-4S, c. 1939
Description:  Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3768, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1920, streamlined in 1936, and retired in October of 1953 after 33 years of faithful service. According to Mr. Jim Boylan, #3768 is performing in "Railroads On Parade" at the 1939-40 World's Fair in Flushing, Queens County, New York. Roy Healey Collection; #27 of 40.
Photo Date:  8/15/1939  Upload Date: 3/17/2018 10:12:16 PM
Location:  Flushing, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3768(4-6-2)
Views:  1156   Comments: 1
PRR 3768, K-4S, 1940
Title:  PRR 3768, K-4S, 1940
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in East St. Louis, Missouri, on 15 January 1940. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3768, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1920, streamlined in 1936, and retired in October of 1953 after 33 years of faithful service. Henry C. Westenberger Collection; #21 of 29.
Photo Date:  1/15/1940  Upload Date: 8/3/2018 2:00:06 AM
Location:  East St. Louis, MO
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3768(4-6-2)
Views:  996   Comments: 0
"Railroad" Magazine, February 1941
Title:  "Railroad" Magazine, February 1941
Description:  Here are two photos taken by unidentified photographers that were published originally in the February 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 20. Partial Caption: "The Pennsylvania's first experiments with smoke-lifters did not enhance the appearance of its K5 engine Number 5698, but they did pave the way for the stack treatments of the 3768." Pictured in the lower photo is #5698, a K-5 (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during 1929 and retired in October of 1952. Shown in the upper photo is #3768, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1920, streamlined in 1936, and retired in October of 1953.
Photo Date:  2/1/1941  Upload Date: 2/16/2018 3:15:12 AM
Location:  Rockville, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3768(4-6-2) PRR 5698(4-6-2)
Views:  833   Comments: 0
"Railroad" Magazine, April 1941
Title:  "Railroad" Magazine, April 1941
Description:  Here is a photo taken by an unidentified photographer that was published originally in the April 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 50. Partial Caption: "The Pennsylvania's streamlined 3768 is turned at Harrisburg, Pa." #3768 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1920, streamlined in 1936, and retired in October of 1953 after 33 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  4/1/1941  Upload Date: 2/16/2018 3:19:55 AM
Location:  Harrisburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3768(4-6-2)
Views:  578   Comments: 0
"Trains" Magazine, January 1942
Title:  "Trains" Magazine, January 1942
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was published originally in the January 1942 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 3. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3768, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in June of 1920, streamlined in 1936, and retired in October of 1953 after 33 years' service. In this context, it's part of "Railroads On Parade" at the 1939-40 World's Fair in Queens, New York.
Photo Date:  1/1/1942  Upload Date: 10/13/2019 8:03:14 AM
Location:  Flushing, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3768(4-6-2)
Views:  427   Comments: 0
PRR 3768, K-4S, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 3768, K-4S, c. 1946
Description:  Here is a photo from the Cornwall-Martin Collection via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3768, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1920, streamlined in 1936, and retired in October of 1953 after 33 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #12 of 26.
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 6/3/2022 11:58:33 AM
Location:  Alton, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3768(4-6-2)
Views:  183   Comments: 0
"The Pennsylvania Railroad In Altoona," Page 20, 1949
Title:  "The Pennsylvania Railroad In Altoona," Page 20, 1949
Description:  Here is page seven of an 18-page article entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad In Altoona: 1849-1949." It was published originally in the "Altoona Centennial Booklet" dated August of 1949, page 20. Top Photo Caption: "First locomotive built in Altoona P.R.R. Shops in 1866." Shown here is PRR engine #142, a Class D (4-4-0) "American" built in the Altoona Machine Shops during December of 1866, sold to the Belvedere & Delaware and renumbered "3001" in June of 1882, and retired in August of 1888. Bottom Photo Caption: "The first streamlined locomotive on the Pennsylvania Railroad and built in the Altoona Works." Prominent here is PRR engine #3768, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1920, streamlined in 1936, and retired in October of 1953.
Photo Date:  8/7/1949  Upload Date: 12/5/2022 6:06:22 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 142(4-4-0) PRR 3768(4-6-2)
Views:  257   Comments: 0
PRR 3768, K-4S, 1950
Title:  PRR 3768, K-4S, 1950
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the 46th Street Enginehouse in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 15 January 1950. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3768, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1920, streamlined in 1936, and retired in October of 1953 after 33 years of faithful service. Henry C. Westenberger Collection; #22 of 29.
Photo Date:  1/15/1950  Upload Date: 8/6/2018 11:53:51 AM
Location:  West Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3768(4-6-2)
Views:  749   Comments: 0
"Pennsy Power Parade," Page 23, 1954
Title:  "Pennsy Power Parade," Page 23, 1954
Description:  Here is page 14 of a 15-page cover article by Walter A. Lucas entitled "Pennsy Power Parade." It was published ioriginally n the December 1954 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 23. Top Photo Caption: "Wind-tunnel test shaped silouette of these Altoona-built streamlined passenger steamers. K4s Class still runs on parts of the PRR high iron." Engine #3768 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1920, streamlined in 1936, and retired in October of 1953. Middle Photo Caption: "The latest thing in electric motive power is this beautiful two-unit Westinghouse job, shown leaving Philadelphia for a fast run to Patomac Yard." Engine #4996 is an E-3B built by Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton and Westinghouse during June of 1951 and retired in June of 1965. Bottom Photo Caption: "No. 5786, typical of PRR's diesel fleet, pulls out of Chicago on Eastbound run." Engine #5786 is a BP-20 built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in December of 1948, rated at 2,000 horsepower, regeared and reclassified as a BF-16Z, and retired in September of 1962.
Photo Date:  12/1/1954  Upload Date: 4/16/2017 2:43:13 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3768(4-6-2) PRR 4996(Steeple Cab) PRR 5786(DR6-4-2000)
Views:  944   Comments: 0
"The Broadway Limited," Pages 30-31, 1962
Title:  "The Broadway Limited," Pages 30-31, 1962
Description:  Here are portions of pages 15 and 16 of an 18-page cover article by Arthur D. Dubin entitled "The Broadway Limited: A Salute To Pennsy's Finest And Its Fabled Predecessors." They were published originally in the February 1962 issue of "Trains" magazine, pages 30-31. Photo Caption: "Loewy-ized K-4 3768 leaves Chicago June 15, 1938, on first eastbound revenue run of streamlined Broadway. PRR photo." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3768, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1920, streamlined in 1936, and retired in October of 1953 after 33 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  2/1/1962  Upload Date: 10/21/2017 2:45:10 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3768(4-6-2)
Views:  865   Comments: 0
"The Broadway Limited," Page 30, 1962
Title:  "The Broadway Limited," Page 30, 1962
Description:  Here is page 15 of an 18-page cover article by Arthur D. Dubin entitled "The Broadway Limited: A Salute To Pennsy's Finest And Its Fabled Predecessors." It was published originally in the February 1962 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 30. Top Photo Caption: "Loewy-ized K-4 3768 leaves Chicago June 15, 1938, on first eastbound revenue run of streamlined Broadway. PRR photo." Partially visible here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3768, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1920, streamlined in 1936, and retired in October of 1953 after 33 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  2/1/1962  Upload Date: 10/8/2022 7:13:07 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3768(4-6-2)
Views:  167   Comments: 0
"The Broadway Limited," Page 31, 1962
Title:  "The Broadway Limited," Page 31, 1962
Description:  Here is page 16 of an 18-page cover article by Arthur D. Dubin entitled "The Broadway Limited: A Salute To Pennsy's Finest And Its Fabled Predecessors." It was published originally in the February 1962 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 31. Top Left Photo Caption: "Loewy-ized K-4 3768 leaves Chicago June 15, 1938, on first eastbound revenue run of streamlined Broadway. PRR photo." Partially visible here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3768, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1920, streamlined in 1936, and retired in October of 1953 after 33 years of faithful service. Bottom Right Photo Caption: "Dining Car 4420 was built at Altoona in 1910, completely rebuilt there in 1938 for streamlined Broadway."
Photo Date:  2/1/1962  Upload Date: 10/8/2022 8:12:30 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3768(4-6-2)
Views:  192   Comments: 0
"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 28, 1976
Title:  "A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 28, 1976
Description:  Here is page 28 of a 40-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "A Picture Study Of The K-4." First issued in October 1967, revised in September 1976. Section Caption: "Some Modifications." Photo Caption: "The 3768 approaching the Rockville Bridge, near Harrisburg, Pa." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3768, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1920, streamlined in 1936, and retired in October of 1953 after 33 years of faithful service. Partially visible in the background is ROCKVILLE Tower.
Photo Date:  9/22/1976  Upload Date: 4/8/2019 4:12:18 PM
Location:  Rockville, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3768(4-6-2)
Views:  434   Comments: 0
"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 29, 1976
Title:  "A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 29, 1976
Description:  Here is page 29 of a 40-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "A Picture Study Of The K-4." First issued in October 1967, revised in September 1976. Section Caption: "Some Modifications." Main Photo Caption: "At the New York World's Fair in 1939, the 3768 was exhibited with the Baltimore & Ohio's William Mason Engine No. 25 and the 'Best Friend of Charleston.'" Prominent in both of these photos is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3768, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1920, streamlined in 1936, and retired in October of 1953 after 33 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  9/22/1976  Upload Date: 4/8/2019 4:14:21 PM
Location:  Flushing, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3768(4-6-2)
Views:  714   Comments: 0
Altoona Shops Inspection Trip, Page 7, 1981
Title:  Altoona Shops Inspection Trip, Page 7, 1981
Description:  Here is page four of a 17-page version of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 13-page booklet entitled "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip ~ Sunday, May 16, 1937." It appeared in the September 1981 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 7. Photo Caption: "This amazing photograph was taken by Charles B. Chaney from the inspection car at the rear of the train pulled by K-5 No. 5699. Another section of the Inspection Trip is about to pull up and pass Chaney's train. This section was hauled by two K-4s locomotives, with No. 3768 in the lead." #3768 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1920, streamlined in 1936, and retired in October of 1953 after 33 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  9/22/1981  Upload Date: 6/7/2018 2:53:51 AM
Location:  Parkesburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3768(4-6-2)
Views:  558   Comments: 0
Altoona Shops Inspection Trip, Page 9, 1981
Title:  Altoona Shops Inspection Trip, Page 9, 1981
Description:  Here is page six of a 17-page version of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 13-page booklet entitled "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip ~ Sunday, May 16, 1937." It appeared in the September 1981 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 9. Partial Caption: "No. 3768 pulling into Altoona. Photo by Dr. Walter Teskey." #3768 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during 1920 and retired in October of 1953 after 33 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  9/22/1981  Upload Date: 6/7/2018 3:16:42 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3768(4-6-2)
Views:  650   Comments: 0

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