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PRR 3850, K-4S, c. 1940
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:  470   Comments: 0
PRR 3851, K-4S, c. 1938
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:  195   Comments: 0
PRR 4-6-2 #3851
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:  122   Comments: 0
PRR 3853, K-4S, 1945
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:  340   Comments: 0
PRR 3853, K-4S, c. 1957
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:  179   Comments: 0
PRR 3855, K-4S, 1939
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:  301   Comments: 1
PRR 3857, K-4S, 1937
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:  153   Comments: 0
PRR 3858, K-4S, 1951
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:  39   Comments: 0
PRR 3858, K-4S, 1955
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:  158   Comments: 0
PRR 3858, K-4S, 1956
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:  150   Comments: 0
PRR 3858, K-4S, 1956
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:  494   Comments: 0
PRR 3858, K-4S, #1 of 3, 1957
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:  181   Comments: 0
PRR 3858, K-4S, #2 of 3, 1957
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:  258   Comments: 0
PRR 4-6-2 #3868
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:  145   Comments: 0
PRR 3869, K-4S, c. 1951
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:  336   Comments: 0
PRR 4-6-2 #3870
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:  169   Comments: 1
PRR 4-6-2 #3871
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:  314   Comments: 0
"Soliloquy Of Altoona," Page 17,1978
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:  234   Comments: 0
PRR 4-6-2 #3873 - Pennsylvania RR
Title:  PRR 4-6-2 #3873 - Pennsylvania RR
Description:  Another example of a K-4s class Pacific built by the PRR Juniata shops in 1923 and had the 80" drivers and 205 psi boiler pressure.
Photo Date:  6/1/1946  Upload Date: 8/20/2013 8:59:53 PM
Location:  Canton, OH
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 3873(4-6-2)
Views:  431   Comments: 1
PRR 3877, K-4S, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 3877, K-4S, c. 1946
Description:  Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3877, 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. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #14 of 26.
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 6/3/2022 12:06:09 PM
Location:  Alton, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3877(4-6-2)
Views:  118   Comments: 0
PRR 3877, K-4S, 1950
Title:  PRR 3877, K-4S, 1950
Description:  Portraits 4. Here is a steam locomotive portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Chicago, Illinois, on 7 July 1950. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3877, 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. (#32 of 40)
Photo Date:  7/7/1950  Upload Date: 3/1/2021 10:34:45 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3877(4-6-2)
Views:  181   Comments: 0
"Story Of A Pacific," Page 44, 1956
Title:  "Story Of A Pacific," Page 44, 1956
Description:  Here is page one 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 44. Both of the locomotives pictured here are PRR Class K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" that were built in Juniata. On The Left: #5495 was built during 1928 and retired in April of 1956. On The Right: #3877 was built during 1923 and retired in April of 1956.
Photo Date:  8/1/1956  Upload Date: 6/18/2018 1:22:23 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5495(4-6-2) PRR 3877(4-6-2)
Views:  423   Comments: 0
PRR 3878, K-4S, 1952
Title:  PRR 3878, K-4S, 1952
Description:  Young. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Andrew D. Young that was taken in Englewood, Illinois, in 1952. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3878, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1923 and retired in May of 1956 after 33 years of faithful service. It's pulling a Chicago-bound passenger train into Englewood Union Station, and will soon stop to discharge and board passengers. Produced and distributed by Evda Slides of Maryland Heights, Missouri.
Photo Date:  1/23/1952  Upload Date: 1/14/2022 8:43:42 AM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3878(4-6-2)
Views:  200   Comments: 0
PRR 3879, K-4S, 1954
Title:  PRR 3879, K-4S, 1954
Description:  Here is an original photo by John S. Fisher that was taken in Columbus, Ohio, in November of 1954. Caption On Reverse: "PRR K-4. Columbus. Nov. '54." Partially visible here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3879, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in June of 1923 and retired in September of 1956 after 33 years of service.
Photo Date:  11/14/1954  Upload Date: 5/15/2022 4:38:24 PM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3879(4-6-2)
Views:  116   Comments: 0
PRR 3880, K-4S, 1954
Title:  PRR 3880, K-4S, 1954
Description:  Meadows. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Engine Service Tracks at Meadows Yard near Kearny, New Jersey, in February of 1954. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is PRR engine #3880, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1923 and retired in August of 1957 after 34 years of faithful service. ("Stoneborobranch"; #17 of 32)
Photo Date:  2/2/1954  Upload Date: 7/2/2018 1:30:40 AM
Location:  Kearny, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3880(4-6-2)
Views:  584   Comments: 0
PRR 3880, K-4S, 1954
Title:  PRR 3880, K-4S, 1954
Description:  Here is a photo by Mayer Pearlman that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, on 4 April 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3880, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June 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 3:06:47 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3880(4-6-2)
Views:  124   Comments: 0
PRR 3880, K-4S, c. 1955
Title:  PRR 3880, K-4S, c. 1955
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken at the Enginehouse in South Amboy, New Jersey, c. 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3880, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1923 and retired in August of 1957 after 34 years of faithful service. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1955  Upload Date: 6/22/2023 2:01:06 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3880(4-6-2)
Views:  118   Comments: 0
PRR 3880, K-4S, 1956
Title:  PRR 3880, K-4S, 1956
Description:  Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Asbury Park, New Jersey, on 28 April 1956. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3880, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during 1923 and retired in August of 1957 after 34 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  4/28/1956  Upload Date: 6/22/2018 2:53:17 AM
Location:  Asbury Park, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3880(4-6-2)
Views:  540   Comments: 1
PRR 3880, K-4S, c. 1956
Title:  PRR 3880, K-4S, c. 1956
Description:  Blackhawk. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Mayer Pearlman that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, perhaps in 1956. Photo Caption: "Pennsylvania K-4 No. 3880 and GG-1 No. 4884 at South Amboy, N.J." Engine #3880 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1923 and retired in August of 1957, while #4884 is GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata in March of 1939 and rated at 4,620 horsepower. This photo comes from a color slide set entitled "Railroads Around New York" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (254-15).
Photo Date:  6/30/1956  Upload Date: 10/11/2022 9:56:30 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3880(4-6-2) PRR 4884(GG1)
Views:  137   Comments: 0
PRR K4s 3880 and GG1 4884
Title:  PRR K4s 3880 and GG1 4884
Description:  Steam and electric are at South Amboy on the NY&LB (NJCL) for an engine change at the end of the electrified section of track between here and Penn Station, New York.
Photo Date:  6/30/1956  Upload Date: 12/27/2008 8:54:02 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Jim Gavin
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3880(4-6-2) PRR 4884(GG1)
Views:  1458   Comments: 3
PRR 3881, K-4S, 1947
Title:  PRR 3881, K-4S, 1947
Description:  Here is a photo by Charles E. Winters that was taken in Chicago, Illinois, on 13 September 1947. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3881, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1923 and retired in November of 1949 after 26 years of faithful service. The name of the Fireman pictured here is not recorded. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  9/13/1947  Upload Date: 12/10/2022 11:08:16 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3881(4-6-2)
Views:  122   Comments: 0
PRR 3882, K-4S, 1946
Title:  PRR 3882, K-4S, 1946
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the 46th Street Enginehouse in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in January of 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3882, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1923 and retired in February of 1955 after 32 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  1/23/1946  Upload Date: 10/4/2022 8:36:50 AM
Location:  West Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3882(4-6-2)
Views:  165   Comments: 0
PRR 3883, K-4S, 1933
Title:  PRR 3883, K-4S, 1933
Description:  Coal Power. Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in York, Pennsylvania, sometime during 1933. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3883, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1923 and retired in October of 1955 after 32 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  8/15/1933  Upload Date: 4/5/2018 3:53:23 AM
Location:  York, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3883(4-6-2)
Views:  946   Comments: 0
PRR 3884, K-4S, 1950
Title:  PRR 3884, K-4S, 1950
Description:  Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at Safe Harbor, Pennsylvania, in the Summer of 1950. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3884, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1923 and retired in May of 1956 after 33 years of faithful service. In this context, it's pulling a railfan excursion that's sponsored by the Midwest Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society.
Photo Date:  8/15/1950  Upload Date: 12/17/2018 9:55:36 AM
Location:  Safe Harbor, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3884(4-6-2)
Views:  921   Comments: 1
"Steam Rules The New York & Long Branch," Page 41, 1955
Title:  "Steam Rules The New York & Long Branch," Page 41, 1955
Description:  Here is page one 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 41. Photo Caption: "Bound for Gotham, K-4 3884 barrels past Cliffwood, N.J. Rail Photo Service: Wayne P. Ellis." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3884, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1923 and retired in May of 1956 after 33 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  1/1/1955  Upload Date: 9/10/2019 6:24:57 AM
Location:  Cliffwood, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3884(4-6-2)
Views:  332   Comments: 0
PRR 3884, K-4S, c. 1956
Title:  PRR 3884, K-4S, c. 1956
Description:  Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3884, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1923 and retired in May of 1956 after 33 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:  2/2/1956  Upload Date: 2/16/2022 1:25:16 PM
Location:  Belmar, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3884(4-6-2)
Views:  151   Comments: 0
PRR 3884, K-4S, 1956
Title:  PRR 3884, K-4S, 1956
Description:  Zak. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Martin S. Zak that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, in February of 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3884, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during 1923 and retired in May of 1956 after 33 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  2/2/1956  Upload Date: 5/30/2018 11:54:51 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3884(4-6-2)
Views:  548   Comments: 1
PRR 3885, K-4S, 1953
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. Prominent here is PRR engine #3885, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during 1923 and retired in March of 1954. Visible in the background are East-facing portions of the Station's trainshed. #2 of 14.
Photo Date:  10/4/1953  Upload Date: 4/13/2018 1:01:31 PM
Location:  Harrisburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3885(4-6-2)
Views:  238   Comments: 0
PRR 3885, K-4S, 1953
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. Prominent here is PRR engine #3885, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during 1923 and retired in March of 1954. Visible on the right is an eastbound passenger train headed by an unidentified GG-1 electric locomotive. #3 of 14.
Photo Date:  10/4/1953  Upload Date: 4/13/2018 1:02:45 PM
Location:  Harrisburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3885(4-6-2)
Views:  247   Comments: 0
PRR 3885, K-4S, 1953
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 (R to L) are PRR engines #3885 and another unit whose number is not recorded. #3885 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during 1923 and retired in March of 1954. #5 of 14.
Photo Date:  10/4/1953  Upload Date: 4/13/2018 1:08:45 PM
Location:  Harrisburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3885(4-6-2)
Views:  253   Comments: 0
"Trains" Magazine, December 1951
Title:  "Trains" Magazine, December 1951
Description:  Here is a photo taken by Mr. Fred McLeod. It was published originally in the December 1951 issue of "Trains & Travel" magazine, page 29. Partial Caption: "No. 25, the Pennsylvania Railroad's westbound 'Metropolitan Limited,' gets a steam assist as she tackles the Allegheny climb up to Gallitzin Summit from Altoona, Pa., in the early afternoon [of 9 October 1949]." Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #3888 and two EP-20's whose numbers are not recorded. #3888 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1923 and retired in September of 1952 after 29 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  12/1/1951  Upload Date: 8/2/2019 3:06:47 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3888(4-6-2)
Views:  242   Comments: 1
PRR 4040, K-2SA, 1935
Title:  PRR 4040, K-2SA, 1935
Description:  Here is a photo by William E. Grant that was taken near Wilmington, Delaware, on 16 February 1935. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4040, a K-2SA (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as number "1635" in January of 1912, renumbered "4040" in 1916, and retired in 1935 after 23 years of service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  2/16/1935  Upload Date: 9/23/2022 1:44:28 PM
Location:  Wilmington, DE
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4040(4-6-2)
Views:  200   Comments: 0
PRR 4700
Title:  PRR 4700
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/23/2007  Upload Date: 8/2/2007 6:50:07 PM
Location:  Kirkwood, MO
Author:  Neil Stutzman
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 4700(4-6-2)
Views:  2185   Comments: 0
PRR 4700
Title:  PRR 4700
Description:  You can barely see the Keystone with the road number in it.
Photo Date:  7/23/2007  Upload Date: 8/2/2007 6:50:58 PM
Location:  Kirkwood, MO
Author:  Neil Stutzman
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 4700(4-6-2)
Views:  591   Comments: 0
CNW 274 & PRR 4700 both Display
Title:  CNW 274 & PRR 4700 both Display
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/15/2013  Upload Date: 11/25/2013 8:19:53 PM
Location:  Kirkwood, MO
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives:  CNW 274(4-4-0) PRR 4700(4-6-2)
Views:  506   Comments: 0
PRR 4700 on Display
Title:  PRR 4700 on Display
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/15/2013  Upload Date: 1/6/2014 11:42:43 PM
Location:  Kirkwood, MO
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives:  PRR 4700(4-6-2)
Views:  315   Comments: 0
PRR #4700
Title:  PRR #4700
Description:  I'm pretty sure that's not brunswick green... poor thing is almost missing her Keystone.
Photo Date:  8/10/2013  Upload Date: 8/21/2013 6:52:31 PM
Location:  St. Louis, MO
Author:  Victoria Broskie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 4700(4-6-2)
Views:  811   Comments: 2
Pennsylvania Railroad	#4700
Title:  Pennsylvania Railroad #4700
Description:  1931 PRR Shops; class P-5; type 2-C-2 mainline electric locomotive
Photo Date:  8/29/2015  Upload Date: 8/30/2015 7:30:47 PM
Location:  Kirkwood, MO
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 4700(4-6-2)
Views:  688   Comments: 0
PRR 5022, K-4S, c. 1955
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:  381   Comments: 1
PRR K4s Pacific #5038
Title:  PRR K4s Pacific #5038
Description:  Pennsylvania Railroad K4s Pacific #5038 leads "The Golden Arrow" out of Chicago on June 15, 1941.
Photo Date:  6/15/1941  Upload Date: 9/7/2004 6:57:29 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Herbert K. Vollrath Collection
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 5038(4-6-2)
Views:  3401   Comments: 1


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