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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:
183
Comments:
0
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:
212
Comments:
0
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:
461
Comments:
0
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:
743
Comments:
0
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:
581
Comments:
0
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:
669
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3769, K-4S, c. 1929
Description:
Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3769, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1920 and retired in October of 1949 after 29 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #18 of 36.
Photo Date:
12/21/1929
Upload Date:
7/1/2022 1:08:49 PM
Location:
Canton, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 3769(4-6-2)
Views:
137
Comments:
0
Title:
Iron City Express
Description:
Taken in the early 1930s
Photo Date:
1/1/1933
Upload Date:
8/19/2022 10:18:17 PM
Location:
Unknown, OH
Author:
Harry H. Schodde
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 3769(4-6-2)
Views:
128
Comments:
0
Title:
"From Baltimore To Harrisburg," Page 41, 1944
Description:
Here is page four of a four-page article by William Moedinger Jr., entitled "From Baltimore To Harrisburg On The PRR." It was published originally in the August 1944 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 41. Top Photo Caption: "The winding train above is almost at the summit, which is exactly under the overhead highway bridge on which the photographer is standing." In the lead is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3771, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1920 and retired in April of 1947 after 27 years of faithful service. Notable here is a map by Linn H. Westcott delineating the PRR's route between Baltimore and Harrisburg.
Photo Date:
8/1/1944
Upload Date:
5/1/2022 6:51:48 AM
Location:
New Freedom, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 3771(4-6-2)
Views:
137
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3771, K-4S, c. 1946
Description:
Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3771, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1920 and retired in April of 1947 after 27 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #13 of 26.
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
6/3/2022 12:01:24 PM
Location:
Alton, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 3771(4-6-2)
Views:
126
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Rescue, #8 of 11, 1947
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 18 February 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. Pictured here (L to R) are Pullman "Shraders," PRR engine #3771, and PRR Coach #4289. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
2/18/1947
Upload Date:
8/10/2022 4:34:04 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 3771(4-6-2)
Views:
141
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #5 of 14
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, in early March of 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. PRR engine #3771 has been recovered and placed upon the rails once again. #3771 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1920 and scrapped in April of 1947 after 27 years of faithful service. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
3/1/1947
Upload Date:
8/12/2022 6:23:54 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Wreck
Locomotives:
PRR 3771(4-6-2)
Views:
329
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3807, K-4S, 1954
Description:
Here is a photo by Mayer Pearlman that was taken in Red Bank, New Jersey, on 4 April 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3807, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1923 and retired in August of 1957 after 34 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
4/4/1954
Upload Date:
3/6/2023 10:16:35 AM
Location:
Red Bank, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 3807(4-6-2)
Views:
117
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3807, K-4S, 1954
Description:
Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Bay Head Junction, New Jersey, in July of 1954. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3807 and three more locomotives whose road numbers are not recorded. All are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics." #3807 was built in Juniata during March of 1923 and retired in August of 1957 after 34 years of service. In this context, these locomotives are being examined by railfans during one of the PRR's famous "Off The Beaten Path" excursions.
Photo Date:
7/11/1954
Upload Date:
4/19/2021 5:23:37 PM
Location:
Bay Head Junction, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3807(4-6-2)
Views:
128
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3807, K-4S, 1954
Description:
Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Bay Head Junction, New Jersey, during a railfan excursion on 11 July 1954. Four Pennsylvania Railroad "Pacific" locomotives are visible here. On the far right is PRR engine #3807, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during 1923 and retired in August of 1957. Roy Healey Collection; #11 of 12.
Photo Date:
7/11/1954
Upload Date:
3/9/2018 4:25:41 AM
Location:
Bay Head Junction, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 3807(4-6-2)
Views:
422
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3807, K-4S, 1955
Description:
Here is a photo by Mayer Pearlman that was taken in Red Bank, New Jersey, on 21 August 1955. Partially visible here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3807, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1923 and retired in August of 1957 after 34 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
8/21/1955
Upload Date:
3/6/2023 3:05:46 PM
Location:
Red Bank, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3807(4-6-2)
Views:
133
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3843, K-4S, 1946
Description:
Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3843, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1923 and retired in October of 1955 after 32 years of faithful service. This three-car local passenger train consists of a railway post office car, a combination car, and a P-70 passenger coach. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #19 of 36.
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
7/1/2022 5:11:48 PM
Location:
Morgan, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 3843(4-6-2)
Views:
137
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 3843, K-4S, 1953
Description:
Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones taken in conjunction with an "Inaugural Special" in Washington, DC, on 20 January 1953. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3843, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1923 and retired in October of 1955 after 32 years of faithful service. #3 of 5.
Photo Date:
1/20/1953
Upload Date:
4/14/2018 2:57:39 AM
Location:
Washington, DC
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 3843(4-6-2)
Views:
321
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3843, K-4S, 1953
Description:
Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones taken in conjunction with an "Inaugural Special" in Washington, DC, on 20 January 1953. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3843, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1923 and retired in October of 1955 after 32 years of faithful service. #2 of 5.
Photo Date:
1/20/1953
Upload Date:
4/14/2018 3:02:10 AM
Location:
Washington, DC
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 3843(4-6-2)
Views:
271
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3843, K-4S, 1953
Description:
Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones taken in conjunction with an "Inaugural Special" in Washington, DC, on 20 January 1953. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3843, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1923 and retired in October of 1955 after 32 years of faithful service. Partially visible on the right is the heavyweight Pullman car named "Tolstoi." #1 of 5.
Photo Date:
1/20/1953
Upload Date:
4/14/2018 3:03:42 AM
Location:
Washington, DC
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 3843(4-6-2)
Views:
281
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3885, K-4S, 1953
Description:
Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones that was taken in Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, on 4 October 1953. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #3885 and #3843. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" built in Juniata during 1923; #3885 was retired in March of 1954, but #3843 was retired in October of 1955. They are pulling the excursion train across the PRR's Cumberland Valley Railroad Bridge on their way back to Washington. Note the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad rolling stock. #8 of 14.
Photo Date:
10/4/1953
Upload Date:
5/5/2018 3:23:25 AM
Location:
Lemoyne, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3885(4-6-2)
PRR 3843(4-6-2)
Views:
384
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3885, K-4S, 1953
Description:
Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones that was taken on 4 October 1953. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #3885 and #3843. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" built in Juniata during 1923; #3885 was retired in March of 1954, but #3843 was retired in October of 1955. The location is an approximation. #13 of 14.
Photo Date:
10/4/1953
Upload Date:
5/5/2018 3:35:31 AM
Location:
Newville, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 3885(4-6-2)
PRR 3843(4-6-2)
Views:
321
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3885, K-4S, 1953
Description:
Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones that was taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Passenger Station in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on 4 October 1953. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #3885 and #3843. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" built in Juniata during 1923; #3885 was retired in March of 1954, but #3843 was retired in October of 1955. #1 of 14.
Photo Date:
10/4/1953
Upload Date:
4/13/2018 1:06:06 PM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 3885(4-6-2)
PRR 3843(4-6-2)
Views:
334
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3885, K-4S, 1953
Description:
Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones that was taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Passenger Station in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on 4 October 1953. Shown here (F to R) are PRR engines #3885 and #3843. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" built in Juniata during 1923; #3885 was retired in March of 1954, but #3843 was retired in October of 1955. It's worth noting that this image was the cover photo of the March 1978 issue of "The Keystone" magazine that's published by the Pennsylvania Railroad Technical & Historical Society. #4 of 14.
Photo Date:
10/4/1953
Upload Date:
4/13/2018 1:07:25 PM
Location:
Harrisburg, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 3885(4-6-2)
PRR 3843(4-6-2)
Views:
303
Comments:
0
Title:
Altoona RR Pictorial History, Page 97, 1996
Description:
Here is a photo that was included in the "Altoona Area Railroad Pictorial History" edited by Linda White and published in 1996 by The Altoona Mirror, page 97. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3844, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1923 and retired in December of 1949 after 26 years of faithful service. It's pulling a passenger train past the Kittanning Point Station on its way down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East. Note the semaphores on the signal bridge.
Photo Date:
1/1/1996
Upload Date:
11/24/2017 2:07:23 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 3844(4-6-2)
Views:
301
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3847, K-4S, 1946
Description:
Portraits 3. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via Charles E. Winters that was taken at the Passenger Station in Englewood, Illinois, on 13 October 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3847, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1923, rebuilt by Lima with rotary cam poppet valves in 1939, and retired in November of 1953 after 30 years of faithful service. (#29 of 33)
Photo Date:
10/13/1946
Upload Date:
2/1/2021 9:10:31 PM
Location:
Englewood, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 3847(4-6-2)
Views:
303
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3847, K-4S, 1948
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Chicago, Illinois, in September of 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3847, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1923, rebuilt by Lima with rotary cam poppet valves in 1939, and retired in November of 1953 after 30 years of faithful service. The name of the Hostler pictured here is not recorded. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
9/22/1948
Upload Date:
12/10/2022 11:07:01 PM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3847(4-6-2)
Views:
188
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3847, K-4S, 1949
Description:
Portraits 3. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via Charles E. Winters that was taken at the Passenger Station in Cincinnati, Ohio, on 9 April 1949. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #3847 and another locomotive whose number is not recorded. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" locomotives. #3847 was built in Juniata during April of 1923, rebuilt by Lima with rotary cam poppet valves in 1939, and retired in November of 1953 after 30 years of faithful service. (#30 of 33)
Photo Date:
4/9/1949
Upload Date:
2/1/2021 9:11:59 PM
Location:
Cincinnati, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 3847(4-6-2)
Views:
411
Comments:
0
Title:
"The Lima Story: 2," Page 23, 1952
Description:
Here is page six of a six-page article by David P. Morgan entitled "The Lima Story:2 ~ Blueprint Locomotives." It was published originally in the March 1952 issue of "Trains & Travel" magazine, page 23. Partial Caption: "When the Lima Locomotive Works held a postwar open-house day for railfans, display power included (from front to rear of shop): PRR K-4 No. 3847 equipped with rotary cam poppet valves; [and] PRR J-1 class 2-10-4." Engine #3847 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1923 and retired in November of 1953.
Photo Date:
3/1/1952
Upload Date:
2/21/2020 10:24:59 AM
Location:
Lima, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3847(4-6-2)
Views:
467
Comments:
0
Title:
"Story Of A Pacific," Page 55, 1956
Description:
Here is page 12 of a 15-page cover article by Frederick Westing entitled "This Is The Story Of A Pacific ~ The World's Greatest." It was published originally in the August 1956 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 55. Both of the locomotives in the top two photos are PRR Class K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" that were built in Juniata. Top Photo: #5399 was built in 1924, rebuilt with oscillating cams by Lima Locomotive Works in 1939, and retired in November of 1953. Middle Photo: #3847 was built in 1923, rebuilt with rotary cam poppet valves, and retired in November of 1953. (See separate article entitled "Poppet-Valve Pacific" which was published originally in the October 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, pages 65-68.)
Photo Date:
8/1/1956
Upload Date:
6/18/2018 1:57:58 AM
Location:
Englewood, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5399(4-6-2)
PRR 3847(4-6-2)
Views:
773
Comments:
0
Title:
"Power To Burn," Page 8, 1976
Description:
Here is page eight of a 96-page monograph entitled "Power To Burn: Smoke, Steam, & Cinders" that was edited by James M. Shafer and published during 1976. Top Photo Caption: "PRR Class E-6X, an experimental passenger engine, was built in Juniata in 1910." Bottom Photo, Revised Caption: "PRR No. 3847 tried experimental [rotary cam poppet] valves on its K-4S engine at Juniata."
Photo Date:
8/29/1976
Upload Date:
2/20/2019 11:56:09 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3847(4-6-2)
Views:
675
Comments:
0
Title:
"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 34, 1976
Description:
Here is page 34 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." Both of the locomotives pictured here are Pennsylvania Railroad K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" built in Juniata. Top Photo: #3847 was built during April of 1923 and retired in November of 1953. Bottom Photo: #5399 was built during August of 1924 and retired in November of 1953.
Photo Date:
9/22/1976
Upload Date:
4/10/2019 1:23:28 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3847(4-6-2)
PRR 5399(4-6-2)
Views:
632
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3850, K-4S, c. 1940
Description:
Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3850, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1923 and retired in June of 1948 after 25 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. ("Leftystoys"; #2 of 7)
Photo Date:
7/10/1940
Upload Date:
4/2/2019 8:34:27 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3850(4-6-2)
Views:
480
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3851, K-4S, c. 1938
Description:
Portraits 2. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3851, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1923 and retired in September of 1955 after 32 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#34 of 36)
Photo Date:
8/9/1938
Upload Date:
1/17/2021 1:05:55 AM
Location:
Elida, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 3851(4-6-2)
Views:
209
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4-6-2 #3851
Description:
Solid and reliable was this Pennsy K-4s class 4-6-2 Pacific built by their Juniata Shops in April of 1923 (serial #3751). The loco lasted until being sent to the scrappers in August of 1953. J.R. Quinn photo
Photo Date:
11/6/1947
Upload Date:
6/23/2020 5:52:36 AM
Location:
East St Louis, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3851(4-6-2)
Views:
137
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3853, K-4S, 1945
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the 46th Street Enginehouse in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 5 December 1945. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3853, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1923 and retired in August of 1955 after 32 years of faithful service. Raymond C. Laws Collection.
Photo Date:
12/5/1945
Upload Date:
3/18/2019 5:14:00 PM
Location:
West Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3853(4-6-2)
Views:
351
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3853, K-4S, c. 1957
Description:
Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones that was taken at the Turntable located just East of the Coaling Tipple in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1957. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3853, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1923 and retired in August of 1955 after 32 years of faithful service. One end of the Turntable is visible in the left foreground. Partially visible in the background is the Westbound Receiving Yard.
Photo Date:
2/2/1957
Upload Date:
7/17/2021 8:47:53 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3853(4-6-2)
Views:
194
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3855, K-4S, 1939
Description:
SPM. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by a Mr. Weber that was taken in Englewood, Illinois, on 9 August 1939. Shown here are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #3855 and another locomotive whose number is not recorded. Both are K-4's (4-6-2) "Pacifics." #3855 was built in Juniata during April of 1923. They are pulling a 13-car streamliner on the first leg of its journey from the Windy City to Gotham City.
Photo Date:
8/9/1939
Upload Date:
12/21/2018 6:32:39 PM
Location:
Englewood, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 3855(4-6-2)
Views:
308
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 3857, K-4S, 1937
Description:
Here is a photo via Paul W. Prescott that was taken in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on 17 May 1937. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3857, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1923 and retired in August of 1955 after 32 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
5/17/1937
Upload Date:
10/4/2022 8:35:14 AM
Location:
Atlantic City, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3857(4-6-2)
Views:
164
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3858, K-4S, 1951
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Passenger Station in Mount Union, Pennsylvania, in October of 1951. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3858, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1923 and retired in April of 1958 after 35 years of faithful service. Note the trainphone apparatus on the tender's deck. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
10/10/1951
Upload Date:
8/3/2024 11:23:43 AM
Location:
Mount Union, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 3858(4-6-2)
Views:
52
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3858, K-4S, 1955
Description:
Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken at the Enginehouse in South Amboy, New Jersey, in 1955. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3858, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1923 and retired in April of 1958. Partially visible at the left is PRR engine #5471, another K-4S that was constructed by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in March of 1927 and retired in August of 1956. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1955
Upload Date:
6/22/2023 2:01:56 PM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3858(4-6-2)
PRR 5471(4-6-2)
Views:
170
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3858, K-4S, 1956
Description:
Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Manasquan, New Jersey, on 28 April 1956. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3858, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1923 and retired in April of 1958 after 35 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
4/28/1956
Upload Date:
4/30/2022 7:50:34 AM
Location:
Manasquan, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 3858(4-6-2)
Views:
168
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3858, K-4S, 1956
Description:
PFJ. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Frankford Junction near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 7 July 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3858, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1923 and retired in April of 1958 after 35 years of faithful service. In this context, it's rockin' 'n' rollin' with a five-car Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines' commuter train.
Photo Date:
7/7/1956
Upload Date:
7/12/2019 1:38:03 PM
Location:
Frankford Junction, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3858(4-6-2)
Views:
509
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3858, K-4S, #1 of 3, 1957
Description:
Camden. Here is the first of three successive duplicate 35mm color slides via Al Chione that were taken in Camden, New Jersey, on 24 June 1957. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3858, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1923 and retired in April of 1958 after 35 years of faithful service. The photographer's name and the road number of the PRR's Baldwin-built locomotive at the left are not recorded. ("Stoneborobranch"; #52 of 69)
Photo Date:
6/24/1957
Upload Date:
11/20/2020 7:25:42 AM
Location:
Camden, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3858(4-6-2)
Views:
197
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3858, K-4S, #2 of 3, 1957
Description:
Camden. Here is the second of three successive duplicate 35mm color slides via Al Chione that were taken in Camden, New Jersey, on 24 June 1957. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3858, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1923 and retired in April of 1958 after 35 years of faithful service. The names of the photographer and the hostler, as well as the road number of the Reading Railroad locomotive at the left, are not recorded. ("Stoneborobranch"; #53 of 69)
Photo Date:
6/24/1957
Upload Date:
11/20/2020 9:20:04 AM
Location:
Camden, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3858(4-6-2)
Views:
269
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4-6-2 #3868
Description:
Nice example of a K-4s 4-6-2 Pacific built by the PRR Juniata Shops featuring the long steam chest common to both 4-6-2 and 2-8-2's built by the shops. This loco was built in June of 1923 (serial #3763) and lasted until being scrapped in August of 1948. J. R. Quinn photo
Photo Date:
10/30/1944
Upload Date:
6/23/2020 5:52:39 AM
Location:
East St Louis, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3868(4-6-2)
Views:
156
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3869, K-4S, c. 1951
Description:
Blackhawk. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide (converted to B&W) of a photo by Edwin E. Olsen that was taken in Fort Wayne, Indiana, perhaps in 1951. Photo Caption: "Pennsylvania Pacific, 4-6-2, No. 3869, at Fort Wayne, Indiana." PRR engine #3869 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1923 and retired in April of 1956 after 33 years of faithful service. This photo comes from a color slide set entitled "When Steam Was King" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (357-11).
Photo Date:
8/15/1951
Upload Date:
1/29/2019 4:20:38 AM
Location:
Fort Wayne, IN
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3869(4-6-2)
Views:
346
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4-6-2 #3870
Description:
Powerful, fast and reliable are three wods that explain why this K-4s 4-6-2 Pacific class dominated Pennsy passenger service for decades. Built by the PRR Juniata Shops in June of 1923 (serial #3765), it ran service for nearly 25 years before being scrapped in April of 1948 when diesels began appearing on the system. J.R. With Warren Evans help (see comment below), the exact location has been identified as Rose Lake Enginehouse in E. St. Louis, Ill. Thanks Warren for your help! J.R. Quinn photo
Photo Date:
10/24/1944
Upload Date:
6/23/2020 5:52:42 AM
Location:
East St Louis, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3870(4-6-2)
Views:
180
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 4-6-2 #3871
Description:
Here is another 1923 Altoona Shops Pacific loaded with coal and waiting for its next assignmnet. The date is approximate.
Photo Date:
6/1/1945
Upload Date:
1/28/2014 9:27:24 AM
Location:
Unknown, PA
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:
PRR 3871(4-6-2)
Views:
321
Comments:
0
Title:
"Soliloquy Of Altoona," Page 17,1978
Description:
Here is page two of a 15-page article by Bert Pennypacker entitled "Soliloquy Of Altoona." It was published originally in the!April 1978 issue of "Rails Northeast" magazine, page 17. Partial Caption: "K-4s #3872 accelerates a passenger train out of Altoona for points east." Shown here is
Photo Date:
4/1/1978
Upload Date:
11/16/2017 1:16:05 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 3872(4-6-2)
Views:
247
Comments:
0
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