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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:
949
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 3884, K-4S, 1953
Description:
Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken in Bay Head Junction, New Jersey, on 7 September 1953. The two steam locomotives on the right (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #3884 and #5367. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" built in Juniata. #3884 was built during July of 1923 and retired in May of 1956, while #5367 was built in May of 1924 and retired in October of 1956. The brightly-colored diesel-electric locomotive on the left is Fairbanks-Morse "Trainmaster" demonstrator #TM-1, built in April of 1953, rated at 2,400 horsepower, and auditioning with the Central Railroad of New Jersey. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:
9/7/1953
Upload Date:
3/29/2018 11:16:42 AM
Location:
Bay Head Junction, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 3884(4-6-2)
FM TM-1(H-24-66)
PRR 5367(4-6-2)
Views:
1642
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 3884, K-4S, c. 1954
Description:
Here is a photo by Wayne P. Ellis via Rail Photo Service that was taken near Cliffwood, New Jersey, c. 1954. 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. John S. Fisher Collection; #21 of 36.
Photo Date:
8/15/1954
Upload Date:
7/1/2022 11:13:59 PM
Location:
Cliffwood, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 3884(4-6-2)
Views:
157
Comments:
0
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:
351
Comments:
0
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:
177
Comments:
0
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:
564
Comments:
1
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:
254
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. 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:
263
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 (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:
270
Comments:
0
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:
255
Comments:
1
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:
224
Comments:
0
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:
2193
Comments:
0
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:
601
Comments:
0
Title:
C&NW 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:
519
Comments:
0
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:
326
Comments:
0
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:
822
Comments:
2
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:
709
Comments:
0
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:
397
Comments:
1
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:
3414
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 4-6-2 5038
Description:
Photo Date:
9/4/1944
Upload Date:
12/4/2022 8:39:10 PM
Location:
Valparaiso, IN
Author:
Charles H. Brady
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 5038(4-6-2)
Views:
238
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4-6-2 #5038
Description:
Here is one of the earlier K-4s 4-6-2 Pacifics built by the PRR Juniata Shops in May of 1917 and proved the value of this design. The loco was serial #3254 and had the now familar long steam chest and square shouldered Belpaire firebox. The loco lasted for nearly 37 years before being scrapped in June of 1954. J. R. Quinn photo
Photo Date:
10/11/1947
Upload Date:
6/23/2020 5:52:46 AM
Location:
East St Louis, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5038(4-6-2)
Views:
354
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5041, K-4S, 1936
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in East St. Louis, Illinois, on 21 December 1936. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5041, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and retired in March of 1948 after 31 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
12/21/1936
Upload Date:
7/6/2024 12:11:33 AM
Location:
East St. Louis, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5041(4-6-2)
Views:
60
Comments:
0
Title:
Train 66 is assisted by K4s 5077
Description:
The AP20 needed help. K4s 5077 was on the point from Terre Haute to Columbus
Photo Date:
9/4/1952
Upload Date:
1/21/2011 8:36:57 PM
Location:
Richmond, IN
Author:
Lew Schneider
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 5077(4-6-2)
Views:
1335
Comments:
4
Title:
PRR 5107, K-2S, 1937
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Cincinnati, Ohio, on 23 May 1937. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5107, a K-2S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-2 during February of 1911, rebuilt as a K-2S in December of 1915, and retired in August of 1949 after 38 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
5/23/1937
Upload Date:
9/23/2022 8:57:21 PM
Location:
Cincinnati, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5107(4-6-2)
Views:
213
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5107, K-2S, c. 1938
Description:
Mann. Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5107, a K-2S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-2 during February of 1911, rebuilt as a K-2S in December of 1915, and retired in August of 1949 after 38 years of service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:
8/9/1938
Upload Date:
1/28/2021 2:49:27 PM
Location:
Pittsburgh, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5107(4-6-2)
Views:
438
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5147, K-4S, 1933
Description:
Here is a photo by William E. Grant that was taken in Wilmington, Delaware, on 22 October 1933. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5147, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1917 and retired in October of 1955 after 38 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
10/22/1933
Upload Date:
10/24/2022 2:41:24 PM
Location:
Wilmington, DE
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5147(4-6-2)
Views:
182
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4-6-2 #5147
Description:
This is a 1917 Altoona Shops product, just one example from the largest class of locomotives under one railroad in the world. Truly the standard of the world! Date is approximate.
Photo Date:
6/1/1945
Upload Date:
1/28/2014 9:27:37 AM
Location:
Unknown, PA
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:
PRR 5147(4-6-2)
Views:
401
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 5253, K-4S, 1939
Description:
Flattley. Here is a photo by T. Martin Flattley, Jr., that was taken in Crestline, Ohio, on 5 August 1939. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5253, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and retired in July of 1948 after 31 years of faithful service. ("KDBurkey";"#1 of 1)
Photo Date:
8/5/1939
Upload Date:
11/11/2021 9:33:41 PM
Location:
Crestline, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5253(4-6-2)
Views:
123
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5296, K-4S, c. 1946
Description:
Morgan. Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5296, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1917 and retired in March of 1950 after 33 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
3/13/2022 10:23:35 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5296(4-6-2)
Views:
134
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5337, K-4S, c. 1947
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at the Passenger Station in Englewood, Illinois. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5337 and another locomotive whose number is not recorded. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics." #5337 was built in Juniata during March of 1918 and retired in January of 1949 after 31 years of faithful service. Perhaps the "Second Engine" here is #5352? The photographer's name and the exactdate are not recorded.
Photo Date:
1/23/1947
Upload Date:
10/9/2019 7:14:00 AM
Location:
Englewood, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5337(4-6-2)
PRR 5352(4-6-2)
Views:
388
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR Locomotive Roster, Page 51, AUG 1941
Description:
Here is page 12 of a 34-page article (in five installments) entitled "Locomotives Of the Pennsylvania." It was published originally in the August 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 51. Shown here pulling "The Jeffersonian" is PRR engine #5338, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1918, streamlined in 1941, and retired in October of 1955 after 37 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
8/1/1941
Upload Date:
2/14/2018 9:39:01 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Roster,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5338(4-6-2)
Views:
453
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5338, K-4S, c. 1946
Description:
Portraits 4. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via F.R. Kern that was taken at Union Station in Englewood, Illinois. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5338, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1918, streamlined in 1941, and retired in October of 1955 after 37 years of faithful service. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. (#33 of 40)
Photo Date:
9/6/1946
Upload Date:
3/2/2021 8:35:20 AM
Location:
Englewood, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5338(4-6-2)
Views:
451
Comments:
0
Title:
"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 18, 1976
Description:
Here is page 18 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. Both of the locomotives pictured here are Pennsylvania Railroad K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics." Top Photo: #5341 was built in Juniata during May of 1918 and retired in June of 1948. Bottom Photo: #5442 was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1927 and retired in February of 1949.
Photo Date:
9/22/1976
Upload Date:
4/6/2019 1:22:11 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5341(4-6-2)
PRR 5442(4-6-2)
Views:
449
Comments:
0
Title:
Altoona Shops Inspection Trip, Page 10, 1981
Description:
Here is page seven 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 10. Partial Caption: "The PRR opened the Test Plant and had K-4s No. 5341 set up for tests...Photos by Dr. Walter Teskey." #5341 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during 1918 and retired in June of 1948 after 40 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
9/22/1981
Upload Date:
6/7/2018 3:20:32 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5341(4-6-2)
Views:
436
Comments:
0
Title:
Altoona Shops Inspection Trip, Page 12, 1981
Description:
Here is page nine 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 12. Partial Caption: "This series of photos shows the placement of K-4s No. 5341 on the Test Plant." #5341 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during 1918 and retired in June of 1948 after 40 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
9/22/1981
Upload Date:
6/7/2018 3:49:33 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5341(4-6-2)
Views:
532
Comments:
0
Title:
Altoona Shops Inspection Trip, Page 13, 1981
Description:
Here is page ten 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 13. Partial Caption: "Two test engineers are ready to show off K-4s No. 5341. The PRR put on quite a show. Photo by Dr. Walter Teskey." #5341 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during 1918 and retired in June of 1948 after 40 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
9/22/1981
Upload Date:
6/7/2018 3:51:48 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5341(4-6-2)
Views:
457
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR K4s 4-6-2 5343
Description:
Photo Date:
9/22/1929
Upload Date:
8/12/2022 10:25:21 PM
Location:
Saint Louis, MO
Author:
Unknown
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 5343(4-6-2)
Views:
134
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5343, K-4S, c. 1929
Description:
Here is a photo from the Cornwall-Martin Collection via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5343, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918 and retired in March of 1948 after 30 years of faithful service. The names of the photographer and the Hostler pictured here, as well as the exact date and the location, are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #23 of 36.
Photo Date:
9/22/1929
Upload Date:
7/2/2022 7:38:30 AM
Location:
St. Louis, MO
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5343(4-6-2)
Views:
128
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5343
Description:
Beautiful example of a 1918 Juniata shops K4s Pacific. Note the fireman sitting on top of the coal in the tender. Between 1917-1928, the Juniata shops built 349 K-4s locomotives. The Pennsylvania Railroad often referred to itself as the "Standard Railroad of the World" and to millions of rail travelers, millions of servicemen during World War II, and railfans for over 80 years, the Class K-4s was, and to many still is, the "Standard Passenger Locomotive". Specifics - K-4s, 80" drivers, 205 psi boiler pressure, 27x28" cylinders, engine weight of 304,500 lb, tractive effort of 44,460 lb. The date & location were not given so approximates were used. Unknown photographer
Photo Date:
6/1/1945
Upload Date:
11/5/2015 8:14:08 AM
Location:
Unknown, PA
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5343(4-6-2)
Views:
345
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Public & Employe Information, Page 5, 1924
Description:
Here is page five of a 16-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "Information for the Public and Employes." It was issued originally during September of 1924. Bottom Left Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #5344, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918 and retired in October of 1955 after 37 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
9/22/1924
Upload Date:
5/25/2017 10:33:46 PM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5344(4-6-2)
Views:
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Title:
WB K4s 5344 helps E8s on Train 13
Description:
Note the grade toward Derry behind the train. SW tower is to the right
Photo Date:
4/6/1955
Upload Date:
1/21/2011 2:35:17 PM
Location:
Greensburg, PA
Author:
Lew Schneider
Categories:
Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 5344(4-6-2)
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1459
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5
Title:
PRR 5344, K-4S, c. 1955
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Bay Head Junction, New Jersey, perhaps in 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5344, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918 and retired in October of 1955 after 37 years of faithful service. The exact date is not recorded. Produced and distributed by FJC Products of Newport, Delaware. ("LouisFols"; #7 of 16)
Photo Date:
8/15/1955
Upload Date:
6/5/2019 2:24:43 PM
Location:
Bay Head Junction, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5344(4-6-2)
Views:
372
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0
Title:
"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 9, 1976
Description:
Here is page nine 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. All of the locomotives pictured here are Pennsylvania Railroad K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics." Top Photo Caption: "This picture of the 5357 (1924) is from the G.F. Nixon collection." #5357 was built in Juniata during March of 1924 and retired in February of 1949. Right-Hand Photo, Partial Caption: "A study of engine 5344 shows the cylinderical electric headlight has been mounted on the platform which carried the old oil-burning headlamp, placing it in an odd position." #5344 was built in Juniata during March of 1918 and retired in October of 1955.
Photo Date:
9/22/1976
Upload Date:
4/4/2019 12:53:31 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5357(4-6-2)
PRR 5344(4-6-2)
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404
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0
Title:
PRR 5347, K-4S, 1950
Description:
FM. Here is an image of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 21 October 1950. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5347 and two more locomotives whose road numbers are not recorded. All are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics." #5347 was built in Juniata during May of 1918 and retired in December of 1955 after 37 years of faithful service. In this context, these locomotives are rockin' 'n' rollin' up the Allegheny Mountains and will soon pass through one of the Gallitzin Tunnels, whereupon the lead two engines will be uncoupled and returned to Altoona for further helper runs up "The Mountain." This image comes from a B&W slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
10/21/1950
Upload Date:
7/6/2022 3:51:30 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5347(4-6-2)
Views:
167
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5347, K-4S, 1954
Description:
SPM. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken near Morgan, New Jersey, on 18 August 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5347, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918 and retired in December of 1955 after 37 years of faithful service. In this context, it's pulling a nine-car passenger train on the New York & Long Branch line. (4,500)
Photo Date:
8/18/1954
Upload Date:
12/27/2018 2:31:07 PM
Location:
Morgan, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5347(4-6-2)
Views:
261
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 4-6-2 #5348
Description:
Here is one of the earlier K-4s 4-6-2 Pacifics built by the PRR Juniata Shops in June of 1918 and one that outlasted many later K-4s Pacifics. This loco (serial #3490) put in nearly 38 years of mostly passenger service on the Pennsy before retirement and scrapping in October of 1956 near the end of steam on the PRR. J.R. Quinn photo
Photo Date:
10/25/1948
Upload Date:
6/23/2020 5:52:49 AM
Location:
East St Louis, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5348(4-6-2)
Views:
178
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 5348, K-4S, c. 1954
Description:
Aziz. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, c. 1954. The photographer is not identified. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5348, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918 and retired in October of 1956. Partially visible at the left is PRR engine #4741, a P-5A (2-C-2) electric built by Baldwin-General Electric in March of 1933, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in October of 1964.
Photo Date:
5/5/1954
Upload Date:
3/24/2022 10:51:10 AM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 4741(Boxcab)
PRR 5348(4-6-2)
Views:
208
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5348, K-4S, c. 1955
Description:
Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, c. 1955. Pictured in the center is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5348, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918 and retired in October of 1956 after 38 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the numbers of the other locomotives are not recorded.
Photo Date:
5/5/1955
Upload Date:
3/28/2019 11:26:16 AM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5348(4-6-2)
Views:
451
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5349, K-4S, 1947
Description:
Here is a photo by William E. Grant that was taken at the Passenger Station in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, on 12 June 1947. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5349, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918 and retired in October of 1955 after 37 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
6/12/1947
Upload Date:
7/6/2024 7:49:37 AM
Location:
Sunbury, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5349(4-6-2)
Views:
77
Comments:
0
Title:
"Railfans' Saturday Night," Page 37, 1946
Description:
Here is page seven of a seven-page article by D.W. Yungmeyer entitled "Railfans' Saturday Night." It was published originally in the February 1946 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 37. Top Photo, Partial Caption: "The Pennsylvania's pride, the 'Broadway,' is shown making the stop [at Englewood Union Station]." Pictured here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5351, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1924 and retired in April of 1958 after 34 years of faithful service. It pulled the PRR's last regularly-scheduled steam passenger run ~ namely, from Pemberton to Camden, New Jersey ~ on Tuesday, 12 November 1957.
Photo Date:
2/1/1946
Upload Date:
12/22/2020 7:30:12 AM
Location:
Englewood, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5351(4-6-2)
Views:
207
Comments:
0
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