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PRR 170, K-2SA, c. 1938
Title:  PRR 170, K-2SA, c. 1938
Description:  Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #170, a K-2SA (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1912 and retired in September of 1939 after 27 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #1 of 12.
Photo Date:  8/9/1938  Upload Date: 5/12/2022 8:10:10 AM
Location:  Fort Wayne, IN
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 170(4-6-2)
Views:  161   Comments: 0
PRSL Locomotive Roster, Page 56, 1941
Title:  PRSL Locomotive Roster, Page 56, 1941
Description:  Here is page one of a four-page article entitled "Locomotives: Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines." It was published originally in the December 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 56. Photo Caption: "Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines Train Number 1073 (The Sea Plane) crosses New Jersey twice to connect New York with Atlantic City. Here, she's shown just after a change of engines at Trenton. Number 269, one of the Pennsylvania's big K-4's, has just taken the place of the GG-1 in the background." #269 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918 and retired in September of 1952 after 34 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  12/1/1941  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 3:24:36 AM
Location:  Trenton, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Roster,Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 269(4-6-2)
Views:  576   Comments: 0
PRR 269, K-4S, 1948
Title:  PRR 269, K-4S, 1948
Description:  Portraits 2. Here is a steam locomotive portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Cincinnati, Ohio, on 13 August 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #269, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918 and retired in September of 1952 after 34 years of faithful service. (#32 of 36)
Photo Date:  8/13/1948  Upload Date: 1/14/2021 2:24:20 PM
Location:  Cincinnati, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 269(4-6-2)
Views:  349   Comments: 0
PRR 4-6-2 #295
Title:  PRR 4-6-2 #295
Description:  Built by the PRR Juniata Shops in May of 1918 (serial #3470) as #295, the loco was one of a fleet of 424 4-6-2 K-4s Pacifics that ran passenger service all over the PRR system. This loco lasted until it was sent to the scrappers in May of 1956. J.R. Quinn photo
Photo Date:  3/22/1946  Upload Date: 6/23/2020 5:52:22 AM
Location:  East St Louis, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 295(4-6-2)
Views:  222   Comments: 0
"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 7, 1976
Title:  "A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 7, 1976
Description:  Here is page seven 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. Partial Caption: "Engine 295 in the Alleghenies, June 1920." Pennsylvania Railroad engine #295 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918 and retired in May of 1956 after 38 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  9/22/1976  Upload Date: 4/4/2019 6:49:15 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 295(4-6-2)
Views:  404   Comments: 1
PRR 389, K-4S, c. 1938
Title:  PRR 389, K-4S, c. 1938
Description:  Portraits 2. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #389, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1917 and retired in April of 1949 after 32 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#33 of 36)
Photo Date:  8/9/1938  Upload Date: 1/14/2021 2:25:34 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 389(4-6-2)
Views:  210   Comments: 0
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Rescue, #1 of 11, 1947
Title:  PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Rescue, #1 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. By my count, two locomotives, two tenders, and six cars are involved. In the background, an unidentified K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" steam locomotive pulls an eastbound passenger train past the scene. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  2/18/1947  Upload Date: 8/10/2022 8:26:47 AM
Location:  Gallitzin, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 422(4-6-2) PRR 3771(4-6-2)
Views:  288   Comments: 0
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Rescue, #2 of 11, 1947
Title:  PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Rescue, #2 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 are two steam locomotives, two locomotive tenders, and six passenger cars. LEFT (Top to Bottom): PRR Coach #4289, PRR Railway Post Office #5473, and an unidentified locomotive tender. CENTER (L to R): PRR engine #422, PRR engine #3771, and Pullman "Shraders." RIGHT (Top to Bottom): Pullman "East Alton," PRR Diner #7960, and Pullman "McCarr." William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  2/18/1947  Upload Date: 8/10/2022 12:48:50 PM
Location:  Gallitzin, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 422(4-6-2) PRR 3771(4-6-2)
Views:  230   Comments: 0
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Overview, #1 of 3, 1947
Title:  PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Overview, #1 of 3, 1947
Description:  WB. Here is an image of the front page of the New York "Daily Mirror," dated Wednesday, 19 February 1947. Photo Caption: "Wreck of the Red Arrow." The photographer is not identified. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  2/19/1947  Upload Date: 8/10/2022 8:23:52 AM
Location:  Gallitzin, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 422(4-6-2) PRR 3771(4-6-2)
Views:  270   Comments: 0
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #6 of 14, 1947
Title:  PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #6 of 14, 1947
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 #422 is about to be pulled up the embankment by four steam-powered derricks. #422 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and scrapped in April of 1947 after 30 years of service. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  3/1/1947  Upload Date: 8/11/2022 12:20:50 PM
Location:  Gallitzin, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 422(4-6-2)
Views:  206   Comments: 0
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #7 of 14, 1947
Title:  PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #7 of 14, 1947
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 #422 is about to be pulled up the embankment by four steam-powered derricks. #422 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and scrapped in April of 1947 after 30 years of service. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  3/1/1947  Upload Date: 8/11/2022 12:21:42 PM
Location:  Gallitzin, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 422(4-6-2)
Views:  199   Comments: 0
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #8 of 14, 1947
Title:  PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #8 of 14, 1947
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 #422 is about to be pulled up the embankment by four steam-powered derricks. #422 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and scrapped in April of 1947. PRR engine #3771 has already been recovered and is visible at the upper right of the photo; it's a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in June of 1920 and scrapped in April of 1947. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  3/1/1947  Upload Date: 8/11/2022 12:22:35 PM
Location:  Gallitzin, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 422(4-6-2) PRR 3771(4-6-2)
Views:  187   Comments: 0
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #9 of 14, 1947
Title:  PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #9 of 14, 1947
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 #422 is being pulled up the embankment by four steam-powered derricks. #422 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and scrapped in April of 1947 after 30 years of service. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  3/1/1947  Upload Date: 8/11/2022 12:23:25 PM
Location:  Gallitzin, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 422(4-6-2)
Views:  241   Comments: 0
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #10 of 14, 1947
Title:  PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #10 of 14, 1947
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 #422 has been pulled up the embankment, almost level with trackside. #422 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and scrapped in April of 1947 after 30 years of service. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  3/1/1947  Upload Date: 8/11/2022 4:56:48 PM
Location:  Gallitzin, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 422(4-6-2)
Views:  187   Comments: 0
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #11 of 14, 1947
Title:  PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #11 of 14, 1947
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 #422 has been pulled up the embankment and the cables are being removed. #422 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and scrapped in April of 1947 after 30 years of service. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  3/1/1947  Upload Date: 8/11/2022 4:57:47 PM
Location:  Gallitzin, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 422(4-6-2)
Views:  218   Comments: 0
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #12 of 14, 1947
Title:  PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #12 of 14, 1947
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 #422 has been set upright and placed upon the rails once again. #422 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and scrapped in April of 1947 after 30 years of faithful service. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  3/1/1947  Upload Date: 8/11/2022 4:58:42 PM
Location:  Gallitzin, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 422(4-6-2)
Views:  191   Comments: 0
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #13 of 14
Title:  PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #13 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 #422 has been set upright and placed upon the rails once again. #422 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and scrapped in April of 1947 after 30 years of faithful service. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  3/1/1947  Upload Date: 8/12/2022 6:21:15 AM
Location:  Gallitzin, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 422(4-6-2)
Views:  215   Comments: 0
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Photo, 1947
Title:  PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Photo, 1947
Description:  Here is the photo from a one-page article entitled "Death By Rail: 22 Die When A Train Jumps Curve." It was published originally in the 3 March 1947 issue of "Life" magazine, page 38. Photo Caption: "Sprawling down a 150-foot embankment, the Pennsylvania Railroad's crack 'Red Arrow' lies shattered at a sharp curve in the Allegheny Mountains." Discernable in the very center of the photo is the wreckage of two PRR K-4S "Pacifics": #422 and #3771. The photographer is not identified.
Photo Date:  3/3/1947  Upload Date: 1/23/2023 12:46:31 AM
Location:  Gallitzin, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 422(4-6-2) PRR 3771(4-6-2)
Views:  216   Comments: 0
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Photo, 1947
Title:  PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Photo, 1947
Description:  Here is the photo from a one-page article entitled "Death By Rail: 22 Die When A Train Jumps Curve." It was published originally in the 3 March 1947 issue of "Life" magazine, page 38. Photo Caption: "Sprawling down a 150-foot embankment, the Pennsylvania Railroad's crack 'Red Arrow' lies shattered at a sharp curve in the Allegheny Mountains." Discernable in the very center of the photo is the wreckage of two PRR K-4S "Pacifics": #422 and #3771. The photographer is not identified.
Photo Date:  3/3/1947  Upload Date: 12/24/2024 8:39:54 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Wreck
Locomotives:  PRR 3771(4-6-2) PRR 422(4-6-2)
Views:  3   Comments: 0
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #14 of 14
Title:  PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #14 of 14
Description:  WB. Here is an image of an official photo that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 12 March 1947. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad's engine #422, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and scrapped in April of 1947 after 30 years of faithful service. In this context, it awaits scrapping while parked in the storage yard at the PRR's Erecting & Machine Shop in Juniata. Note the cracked "422" keystone on the smokebox. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  3/12/1947  Upload Date: 8/12/2022 6:22:55 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Wreck
Locomotives:  PRR 422(4-6-2)
Views:  266   Comments: 1
PRR 482, K-2, c. 1910
Title:  PRR 482, K-2, c. 1910
Description:  WB. Here is an image of a photo of (R to L) Pennsylvania Railroad engines #482 and #2062. Both were built in Juniata. #482 is a K-2 constructed as a K-2 during July of 1910, rebuilt as a K-2S in September of 1912, and retired in March of 1932. #2062 is an E-3A (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in 1905 and retired in April of 1931. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1910  Upload Date: 7/23/2022 12:34:54 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 482(4-6-2) PRR 2062(4-4-2)
Views:  223   Comments: 0
PRR 526, K-4S, 1930
Title:  PRR 526, K-4S, 1930
Description:  Here is the Association of American Railroads' stock photo #3367. Photo by Percy L. Mahaffey. Partial Caption On Reverse: "A Pennsylvania Railroad through passenger train takes water on the run from a track tank located between the rails." Prominent here is PRR engine #526, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1918 and retired in October of 1955 after 37 years of faithful service. Note the locomotive's reflection on the trackpan's water. The exact date and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #22 of 44.
Photo Date:  8/15/1930  Upload Date: 6/9/2022 7:06:38 AM
Location:  Elida, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Night,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 526(4-6-2)
Views:  137   Comments: 0
"Trains: Stories And Pictures," Page 20, 1935
Title:  "Trains: Stories And Pictures," Page 20, 1935
Description:  Here is the photo on page 20 of a 40-page book published by Louis T. Henderson entitled "Trains: A Children's Picture Book Of Trains And Stories About Them." It was issued originally in 1935. Photo Caption: "Locomotive scooping up water 'on the run.'" Shown here is Pdnnsylvania Railroad engine #526, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1918 and retired in October of 1955 after 37 years of faithful service. Note the locomotive's reflection on the trackpan's water.
Photo Date:  8/15/1935  Upload Date: 2/19/2022 10:15:24 PM
Location:  Elida, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Night,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 526(4-6-2)
Views:  201   Comments: 0
PRR 526, K-4S, c. 1951
Title:  PRR 526, K-4S, c. 1951
Description:  Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #526, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during 1918 and retired in October of 1955. Photo taken in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, on 31 March 1951. Roy Healey Collection; #25 of 40.
Photo Date:  3/31/1951  Upload Date: 3/9/2018 3:54:09 AM
Location:  Sunbury, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 526(4-6-2)
Views:  515   Comments: 0
PRR Locomotive Roster, Page 50, JUL 1941
Title:  PRR Locomotive Roster, Page 50, JUL 1941
Description:  Here is page one of a 34-page article (in five installments) entitled "Locomotives Of the Pennsylvania." It was published originally in the July 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 50. Pictured in the immediate foreground (L to R) are PRR engines #1647, #3367, #612, and #5700. #1647 is an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during 1914 and retired in October of 1949. #3367 is a K-2S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-2 during 1911, rebuilt as a K-2S in September of 1913, and retired in September of 1932. #612 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during 1917 and retired in April of 1958. #5700 is a G-5S (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheeler" built in Juniata during 1924, renumbered "1812" in April of 1952, and retired in 1955.
Photo Date:  11/1/1941  Upload Date: 2/14/2018 7:36:06 AM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Roster,Bridge,Yard,Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1647(4-4-2) PRR 3367(4-6-2) PRR 612(4-6-2) PRR 5700(4-6-0)
Views:  780   Comments: 0
"Pennsy Power Parade," Page 11, 1954
Title:  "Pennsy Power Parade," Page 11, 1954
Description:  Here is page two of a 15-page cover article by Walter A. Lucas entitled "Pennsy Power Parade." It was published in the December 1954 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 11. Photo Caption: "Before the catenary came to Philadelphia in 1932, Nos. 1647 (E6), 3367 (K2), 612 (K4), and 5700 (G5) awaited transfer near site of new 30th Street Station. Viaduct at rear carried freight trains over the city." Engine #1647 is an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during April of 1914 and retired in October of 1949. Engine #3367 is a K-2S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-2 during March of 1911, rebuilt as a K-2S in September of 1913, and retired in September of 1932. Engine #612 is a K-4SA (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-4S during April of 1917, rebuilt as a K-4SA, and retired in April of 1958. Engine #5700 is a G-5S (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheeler" built in Juniata during August of 1924, renumbered "1812" in April of 1952, and retired in 1955.
Photo Date:  12/1/1954  Upload Date: 4/16/2017 12:56:23 AM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1647(4-4-2) PRR 3367(4-6-2) PRR 612(4-6-2) PRR 5700(4-6-0)
Views:  668   Comments: 0
PRR 612, K-4SA, #1 of 2, 1956
Title:  PRR 612, K-4SA, #1 of 2, 1956
Description:  Here is the first of two successive images of photos by Edward Kaspriske that were taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, in 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #612, a K-4SA (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-4S during April of 1917, later equipped with a front-end throttle and reclassified as a K-4SA, and retired in April of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1956  Upload Date: 6/1/2023 8:20:23 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Night,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 612(4-6-2)
Views:  184   Comments: 0
PRR 612, K-4SA, #2 of 2, 1956
Title:  PRR 612, K-4SA, #2 of 2, 1956
Description:  Here is the second of two successive images of photos by Edward Kaspriske that were taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, in 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #612, a K-4SA (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-4S during April of 1917, later equipped with a front-end throttle and reclassified as a K-4SA, and retired in April of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1956  Upload Date: 6/1/2023 8:21:04 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Night,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 612(4-6-2)
Views:  181   Comments: 1
PRR 612, K-4SA, 1956
Title:  PRR 612, K-4SA, 1956
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken near Rahway, New Jersey, in 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #612, a K-4SA (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-4S during April of 1917, later equipped with a front-end throttle and reclassified as a K-4SA, and retired in April of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  9/22/1956  Upload Date: 6/1/2023 8:22:00 AM
Location:  Rahway, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 612(4-6-2)
Views:  197   Comments: 0
PRR 830, K-4S, 1956
Title:  PRR 830, K-4S, 1956
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske taken in Bay Head Junction, New Jersey, in 1956. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #830 and #612. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" steam locomotives built in Juniata. #830 was built in July of 1917 and retired in April of 1958. #612 was built in April of 1917, later equipped with a front-end throttle and reclassified as a K-4SA, and retired in April of 1958. Note the Hostler at the left, inspecting #830. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  9/22/1956  Upload Date: 6/16/2023 11:37:46 AM
Location:  Bay Head Junction, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 830(4-6-2) PRR 612(4-6-2)
Views:  204   Comments: 0
PRR "Pennsylvania 612," K-4SA, 1957
Title:  PRR "Pennsylvania 612," K-4SA, 1957
Description:  Here is a postal card entitled "Pennsylvania 612." No Postmark. Caption On Reverse: "Pennsylvania Railroad, New York & Long Branch. One of the road's famed K-4 Pacifics is shown here awaiting train assignment at Bay Head Jct., New Jersey, in September of 1957. This photo was taken during the last days of steam when a valiant little band of K-4's made a last ditch stand against invading herds of diesels. Photo by Douglas Wornom." #612 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1917, later equipped with a front-end throttle and reclassified as a K-4SA, and retired in April of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  9/22/1957  Upload Date: 5/10/2021 9:29:02 PM
Location:  Bay Head Junction, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 612(4-6-2)
Views:  247   Comments: 0
PRR 612, K-4SA, 1957
Title:  PRR 612, K-4SA, 1957
Description:  Mann. Here is a color photo by Raymond J. Muller that was taken near Jamesburg, New Jersey, on 20 October 1957. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #612, K-4SA (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-4S during April of 1917, later equipped with a front-end throttle and reclassified as a K-4SA, and retired in April of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service. According to Mr. Robert Hess, "This photo was taken on October 20, 1957, during a steam excursion sponsored by the Branford Electric Railway Association. No. 612 replaced a GG1 which handled the train from Penn Station, NY to South Amboy, NJ. The train then proceeded over the New York & Long Branch RR to Sea Girt, then the Freehold branch to Jamesburg, and finally the Amboy branch returning to South Amboy, where a GG1 took over again" for the return journey to New York's Penn Station. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  10/20/1957  Upload Date: 7/4/2021 4:10:28 AM
Location:  Jamesburg, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 612(4-6-2)
Views:  382   Comments: 0
PRR 612, K-4SA, 1957
Title:  PRR 612, K-4SA, 1957
Description:  Here is an image of a photo of a youthful Ed Kaspriske at the throttle of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #612 in 1957. #612 is a K-4SA (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-4S during April of 1917, later equipped with a front-end throttle and reclassified as a K-4SA, and retired in April of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  10/20/1957  Upload Date: 6/3/2023 8:38:55 AM
Location:  Asbury Park, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 612(4-6-2)
Views:  174   Comments: 0
PRR 612, K-4SA, #1 of 2, 1957
Title:  PRR 612, K-4SA, #1 of 2, 1957
Description:  Here is the first of two photos by Arnold Haas that were taken near Englishtown, New Jersey, on 20 October 1957. Caption On Reverse: "Railfan trip on PRR 10/20/57. Fire Dept. of Englishtown, N.J., supplying water for K-4sa #612." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #612, a K-4SA (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-4S during April of 1917, later rebuilt as a K-4SA, and retired in April of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service. John S. Fisher Collection; #2 of 12.
Photo Date:  10/20/1957  Upload Date: 5/12/2022 8:14:39 AM
Location:  Englishtown, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 612(4-6-2)
Views:  230   Comments: 0
PRR 612, K-4SA, #2 of 2, 1957
Title:  PRR 612, K-4SA, #2 of 2, 1957
Description:  Here is the second of two photos by Arnold Haas that were taken near Englishtown, New Jersey, on 20 October 1957. Caption On Reverse: "Railfan trip on PRR 10/20/57. Fire Dept. of Englishtown, N.J., supplying water for K-4sa #612." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #612, a K-4SA (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-4S during April of 1917, later rebuilt as a K-4SA, and retired in April of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service. John S. Fisher Collection; #3 of 12.
Photo Date:  10/20/1957  Upload Date: 5/12/2022 8:17:40 AM
Location:  Englishtown, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 612(4-6-2)
Views:  207   Comments: 0
PRR 612, K-4SA, 1957
Title:  PRR 612, K-4SA, 1957
Description:  Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by C.G. Parsons that was taken near Englishtown, New Jersey, on 20 October 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #612, a K-4SA (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-4S during April of 1917, later equipped with a front-end throttle and reclassified as a K-4SA, and retired in April of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  10/20/1957  Upload Date: 7/9/2023 4:25:20 PM
Location:  Englishtown, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 612(4-6-2)
Views:  147   Comments: 0
PRR 612, K-4SA, 1957
Title:  PRR 612, K-4SA, 1957
Description:  Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service that was taken during a railfan excursion on Sunday, 20 October 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #612, a K-4SA (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-4S during April of 1917, later equipped with a front-end throttle and reclassified as a K-4SA, and retired in April of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service. The photographer's name and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #8 of 26.
Photo Date:  10/20/1957  Upload Date: 6/2/2022 11:55:38 AM
Location:  Englishtown, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 612(4-6-2)
Views:  201   Comments: 0
PRR 612, K-4SA, 1957
Title:  PRR 612, K-4SA, 1957
Description:  Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Asbury Park, New Jersey, on 20 October 1957. The photographer is not identified. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #612, a K-4SA (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-4S during April of 1917, later equipped with a front-end throttle and reclassified as a K-4SA, and retired in April of 1958 after 41 years of service. It's powering a steam excursion sponsored by the Branford Electric Railway Association.
Photo Date:  10/20/1957  Upload Date: 12/4/2023 12:21:34 AM
Location:  Asbury Park, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 612(4-6-2)
Views:  171   Comments: 0
PRR 612, K-4SA, 1957
Title:  PRR 612, K-4SA, 1957
Description:  Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service that was taken during a railfan excursion on Sunday, 20 October 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #612, a K-4SA (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-4S in April of 1917, later equipped with a front-end throttle and reclassified as a K-4SA, and retired in April of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service. The photographer's name and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #12 of 06.
Photo Date:  10/20/1957  Upload Date: 6/30/2022 10:56:30 PM
Location:  Englishtown, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 612(4-6-2)
Views:  201   Comments: 0
PRR 612, K-4SA, 1957
Title:  PRR 612, K-4SA, 1957
Description:  Here is a photo by William S. Young tjat was taken near Morgan, New Jersey, on 20 October 1957. Shown/here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #612, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-4S during April of 1917, later equipped with a front-end throttle and reclassified as a K-4SA, and retired in Aqril of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  10/20/1957  Upload Date: 4/4/2023 10:40:03 PM
Location:  Morgan, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 612(4-6-2)
Views:  147   Comments: 0
PRR 612, K-4SA, 1957
Title:  PRR 612, K-4SA, 1957
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken near Asbury Park, New Jersey, on 20 October 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #612, a K-4SA (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-4S during April of 1917, later equipped with a front-end throttle and reclassified as a K-4SA, and retired in April of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service. In this context, it's powering a Rail Fan Special. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  10/20/1957  Upload Date: 6/4/2023 3:05:37 PM
Location:  Asbury Park, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 612(4-6-2)
Views:  196   Comments: 0
PRR 612, K-4SA, 1957
Title:  PRR 612, K-4SA, 1957
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken near Asbury Park, New Jersey, on 20 October 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #612, a K-4SA (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-4S during April of 1917, later equipped with a front-end throttle and reclassified as a K-4SA, and retired in April of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service. In this context, it's powering a Rail Fan Special. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  10/20/1957  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 6:07:33 AM
Location:  Asbury Park, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 612(4-6-2)
Views:  152   Comments: 0
PRR 612, K-4SA, 1957
Title:  PRR 612, K-4SA, 1957
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken near Asbury Park, New Jersey, on 20 October 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #612, a K-4SA (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-4S during April of 1917, later equipped with a front-end throttle and reclassified as a K-4SA, and retired in April of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service. In this context, it's powering a Rail Fan Special. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  10/20/1957  Upload Date: 6/4/2023 3:06:05 PM
Location:  Asbury Park, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 612(4-6-2)
Views:  148   Comments: 0
PRR 612, K-4SA, 1957
Title:  PRR 612, K-4SA, 1957
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken near Matawan, New Jersey, on 20 October 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #612, a K-4SA (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-4S during April of 1917, later equipped with a front-end throttle and reclassified as a K-4SA, and retired in April of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service. "Can't you hear the whistle blowing, Rise up so early in the morn...." Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  10/20/1957  Upload Date: 6/3/2023 8:39:51 AM
Location:  Englishtown, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 612(4-6-2)
Views:  169   Comments: 1
PRR "Pennsylvania 612," K-4SA, 1957
Title:  PRR "Pennsylvania 612," K-4SA, 1957
Description:  Here is a postal card entitled "Pennsylvania 612." No Postmark. Caption On Reverse: "A photo run during a rail excursion pleases the fans as Pacific K-4 No. 612 blasts through Englishtown, N.J., October 20, 1957." Photo by Mr. Marvin H. Cohen. #612 is a K-4SA (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-4S during April of 1917, later equipped with a front-end throttle and reclassified as a K-4SA, and retired in April of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  10/20/1957  Upload Date: 9/23/2018 1:29:27 AM
Location:  Englishtown, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 612(4-6-2)
Views:  578   Comments: 1
"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 61, 1973
Title:  "World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 61, 1973
Description:  Here is page 61 of a 64-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "World Famous Horseshoe Curve, Altoona, Pennsylvania Railroad." It was first issued in September of 1973. Photo Caption: "More activity near the Juniata Shops. On the far track an H-10 passing two M-1a engines and in the foreground K-4 No. 612." Pennsylvania Railroad engine #612 is a K-4SA (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-4S during April of 1917, later equipped with a front-end throttle and reclassified as a K-4SA, and retired in April of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service. (To identify this location, refer to page 40.)
Photo Date:  9/22/1973  Upload Date: 11/1/2022 7:19:52 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 612(4-6-2)
Views:  164   Comments: 0
Edward Kaspriske, 2005
Title:  Edward Kaspriske, 2005
Description:  Here is an image of a photo of a mature Ed Kaspriske holding the keystone number plate from Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotive #612 on 4 May 2005. The photographer's name and the location are not recorded. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  5/4/2005  Upload Date: 6/4/2023 3:06:58 PM
Location:  Wilkes-Barre, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 612(4-6-2)
Views:  194   Comments: 0
Altoona RR Pictorial History, Page 9, 1996
Title:  Altoona RR Pictorial History, Page 9, 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 9. Photo Caption: "K-4 engine No. 623 takes on sand at the East Altoona Coal Wharf in this photo taken in the 1940s. Coal and water also were replinished at the facility, which was razed in 1968." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #623, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and retired in May of 1948 after 31 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  1/1/1996  Upload Date: 11/23/2017 7:31:40 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 623(4-6-2)
Views:  390   Comments: 0
PRR "Broadway Limited," c. 1929
Title:  PRR "Broadway Limited," c. 1929
Description:  Here is a postal card entitled "Broadway Limited ~ Pennsylvania Railroad System." No Postmark. Caption On Reverse: "The Broadway Limited is America's foremost train. It makes the daily run over the Pennsylvania Railroad System between New York and Chicago in 20 hours; Philadelphia and Chicago in 18-1/4 hours." Depicted here pulling an eight-car consist is PRR engine #646, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1918 and retired in November of 1957 after 39 years of faithful service. The artist's name and the date are not recorded.
Photo Date:  9/22/1929  Upload Date: 9/9/2017 2:34:05 AM
Location:  Lewistown, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 646(4-6-2)
Views:  1036   Comments: 0
PRR 646, K-4S, c. 1938
Title:  PRR 646, K-4S, c. 1938
Description:  Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #646, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1918 and retired in November of 1957 after 39 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #4 of 12.
Photo Date:  8/9/1938  Upload Date: 5/12/2022 8:21:44 AM
Location:  Fort Wayne, IN
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 646(4-6-2)
Views:  237   Comments: 0

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