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Viewing Album:  PRR: Albrecht ~> "Picture Study Of The K-4"
 
By:Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:9/22/1976 - 9/22/1976
Album Info:Here are both covers and the complete contents of a 40-page booklet published by Mr. Harry P. Albrecht entitled "A Picture Study Of The K-4: Including Specifications, Text, Tender Data, Drawings, Roster, and other Information about the Famous Locomotive." It was issued originally during October 1967 and revised in September 1976. "The first Pacific 4-6-2 wheel arrangement locomotive built for the Pennsylvania was completed in 1907 and from that date to 1913, a total of 273 Pacific type locomotives of five different designs were built. In 1914, the first Pacific type locomotive of a new design ~ classified as the K-4s ~ was built at Altoona. This locomotive combined the best features of the previous designs with the addition of what was then new thinking in the art of locomotive building.... In all, 425 K-4s locomotives were built which is the largest number of steam passenger engines of one class to be built by any railroad in this country." (Page 3)
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"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Front Cover, 1976
Title:  "A Picture Study Of The K-4," Front Cover, 1976
Description:  Here is the front cover 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. Photo Caption: "Rolling down the Alleghenies, Train 44 with engine 122 on the headend was bound for New York when Charles B. Chaney took this picture sometime in 1922." Pennsylvania Railroad engine #122 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1917 and retired in November of 1955 after 38 years of faithful service. Wave to the Engineman!
Photo Date:  9/22/1976  Upload Date: 4/3/2019 8:09:43 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 122(4-6-2)
Views:  2536   Comments: 0
"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Flyleaf, 1976
Title:  "A Picture Study Of The K-4," Flyleaf, 1976
Description:  Here is the flyleaf 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. The text provides a complete list of the "Locomotives Shown" in the booklet ~ including their road numbers, places and dates of manufacture, and construction numbers.
Photo Date:  9/22/1976  Upload Date: 4/3/2019 8:11:00 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives: 
Views:  287   Comments: 0
"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 1, 1976
Title:  "A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 1, 1976
Description:  Here is page one 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. The text provides a list of credits.
Photo Date:  9/22/1976  Upload Date: 4/3/2019 8:12:39 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  258   Comments: 0
"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 2, 1976
Title:  "A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 2, 1976
Description:  Here is page two 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. Photo Caption: "What could be more 'PENNSY' than a K-4 in the famous Broad Street Station in Philadelphia, Pa.? Here we see engine 3731 about ready to depart with a New York Express sometime in the twenties." Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3731 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during February of 1920 and retired in August of 1952 after 32 years of faithful service. Note the white "summer" headgear on the traincrew.
Photo Date:  9/22/1976  Upload Date: 4/3/2019 8:14:17 PM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3731(4-6-2)
Views:  446   Comments: 0
"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 3, 1976
Title:  "A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 3, 1976
Description:  Here is page three 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. The text provides a brief history of the Pennsylvania Railroad's K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" locomotives, as seen by the "PRR Motive Power Department."
Photo Date:  9/22/1976  Upload Date: 4/3/2019 8:15:29 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives: 
Views:  247   Comments: 0
"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 4, 1976
Title:  "A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 4, 1976
Description:  Here is page four 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: "No. 1737 ~ First K-4, May 1914." Shown here are three photos of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1737, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1914 and retired in February of 1960 after 46 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  9/22/1976  Upload Date: 4/4/2019 6:43:28 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1737(4-6-2)
Views:  620   Comments: 1
"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 5, 1976
Title:  "A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 5, 1976
Description:  Here is page five 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 locomotives pictured here are Pennsylvania Railroad K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" built in Juniata. Top Photo Caption: "The northbound Congressional Limited about 45 MPH with engine 1433 passing Loudon Park in Baltimore, Md., on May 30, 1919." #1433 was built during May of 1918 and retired in April of 1948. Bottom Photo Caption: "Not far from the same location, Train 146 passes Halethrop, Md. Engine 3801, April 19, 1931." #3801 was built during February of 1923 and retired in April of 1948.
Photo Date:  9/22/1976  Upload Date: 4/4/2019 6:45:11 AM
Location:  Halethorpe, MD
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1433(4-6-2) PRR 3801(4-6-2)
Views:  778   Comments: 0
"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 6, 1976
Title:  "A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 6, 1976
Description:  Here is page six 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. Photo Caption: "Here is an excellent study of the 1330 at Jersey City, N.J. September 1, 1923, from the G.F. Nixon Collection." Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1330 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1918.
Photo Date:  9/22/1976  Upload Date: 4/4/2019 6:47:23 AM
Location:  Jersey City, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1330(4-6-2)
Views:  377   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:  400   Comments: 1
"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 8, 1976
Title:  "A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 8, 1976
Description:  Here is page eight 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: "Lowest number K-4." Both of these photos show Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918 and retired in September of 1948 after 30 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  9/22/1976  Upload Date: 4/4/2019 12:50:56 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 8(4-6-2)
Views:  664   Comments: 0
"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 9, 1976
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)
Views:  374   Comments: 0
"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 10, 1976
Title:  "A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 10, 1976
Description:  Here is page ten 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. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5496, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during February of 1928 and retired in October of 1956 after 28 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:  9/22/1976  Upload Date: 4/4/2019 12:55:53 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5496(4-6-2)
Views:  371   Comments: 2
"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 15, 1976
Title:  "A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 15, 1976
Description:  Here is page 15 of a 40-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "A Picture Study Of The K-4." First issued in October 1967, revised in September 1976. Section Caption: "Tenders." Both of the locomotive tenders pictured here were built in the Tank Shop, part of the 12th Street Car Shop complex in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Also included is a classification table of PRR "Pacific" tenders.
Photo Date:  9/22/1976  Upload Date: 4/6/2019 1:17:24 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives: 
Views:  233   Comments: 0
"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 16, 1976
Title:  "A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 16, 1976
Description:  Here is page 16 of a 40-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "A Picture Study Of The K-4." First issued in October 1967, revised in September 1976. Section Caption: "Tenders." All of the locomotive tenders pictured here were built in the Tank Shop, part of the 12th Street Car Shop complex in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Photo Date:  9/22/1976  Upload Date: 4/6/2019 1:18:57 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives: 
Views:  259   Comments: 0
"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 17, 1976
Title:  "A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 17, 1976
Description:  Here is page 17 of a 40-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "A Picture Study Of The K-4." First issued in October 1967, revised in September 1976. Section Caption: "Long Distance Tenders." Photo Caption: "This is the Liberty Limited (Chicago-Washington) in Chicago, Ill., with locomotive 5493. Tender class 250-P-75. Taken by M. Flattley, Jr." Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5493 was built in Juniata during February of 1928 and retired in 1955 after 27 years of faithful service. Also included is a list of PRR "Pacifics" equipped with long distance tenders.
Photo Date:  9/22/1976  Upload Date: 4/6/2019 1:20:26 AM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5493(4-6-2)
Views:  383   Comments: 0
"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 18, 1976
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:  428   Comments: 0
"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 28, 1976
Title:  "A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 28, 1976
Description:  Here is page 28 of a 40-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "A Picture Study Of The K-4." First issued in October 1967, revised in September 1976. Section Caption: "Some Modifications." Photo Caption: "The 3768 approaching the Rockville Bridge, near Harrisburg, Pa." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3768, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1920, streamlined in 1936, and retired in October of 1953 after 33 years of faithful service. Partially visible in the background is ROCKVILLE Tower.
Photo Date:  9/22/1976  Upload Date: 4/8/2019 4:12:18 PM
Location:  Rockville, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3768(4-6-2)
Views:  437   Comments: 0
"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 29, 1976
Title:  "A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 29, 1976
Description:  Here is page 29 of a 40-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "A Picture Study Of The K-4." First issued in October 1967, revised in September 1976. Section Caption: "Some Modifications." Main Photo Caption: "At the New York World's Fair in 1939, the 3768 was exhibited with the Baltimore & Ohio's William Mason Engine No. 25 and the 'Best Friend of Charleston.'" Prominent in both of these photos is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3768, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1920, streamlined in 1936, and retired in October of 1953 after 33 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  9/22/1976  Upload Date: 4/8/2019 4:14:21 PM
Location:  Flushing, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3768(4-6-2)
Views:  717   Comments: 0
"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 33, 1976
Title:  "A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 33, 1976
Description:  Here is page 33 of a 40-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "A Picture Study Of The K-4." First issued in October 1967, revised in September 1976. Section Caption: "Some Modifications." Both of these photos show Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5436, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1927 and retired in November of 1955 after 28 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  9/22/1976  Upload Date: 4/10/2019 1:21:48 AM
Location:  Baltimore, MD
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5436(4-6-2)
Views:  311   Comments: 0
"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 34, 1976
Title:  "A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 34, 1976
Description:  Here is page 34 of a 40-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "A Picture Study Of The K-4." First issued in October 1967, revised in September 1976. Section Caption: "Some Modifications." Both of the locomotives pictured here are Pennsylvania Railroad K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" built in Juniata. Top Photo: #3847 was built during April of 1923 and retired in November of 1953. Bottom Photo: #5399 was built during August of 1924 and retired in November of 1953.
Photo Date:  9/22/1976  Upload Date: 4/10/2019 1:23:28 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3847(4-6-2) PRR 5399(4-6-2)
Views:  619   Comments: 0
"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 35, 1976
Title:  "A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 35, 1976
Description:  Here is page 35 of a 40-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "A Picture Study Of The K-4." First issued in October 1967, revised in September 1976. Section Caption: "Some Modifications." Both of the locomotives pictured here are Pennsylvania Railroad 4-6-2 "Pacifics" built in Juniata. Top Photo: #5484 was built as a K-4S during October of 1927, rebuilt as a K-4SA, and retired in November of 1956. Bottom Photo: #1188 is a K-4S built during July of 1917 and retired in September of 1955.
Photo Date:  9/22/1976  Upload Date: 4/10/2019 1:25:05 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5484(4-6-2) PRR 1188(4-6-2)
Views:  486   Comments: 0
"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 36, 1976
Title:  "A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 36, 1976
Description:  Here is page 36 of a 40-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "A Picture Study Of The K-4." First issued in October 1967, revised in September 1976. Section Caption: "Some Modifications." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3676, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1918 and retired in September of 1956 after 38 years of faithful service. Photo Date: "10-3-41"
Photo Date:  9/22/1976  Upload Date: 4/11/2019 8:53:25 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives: 
Views:  277   Comments: 0
"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 37, 1976
Title:  "A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 37, 1976
Description:  Here is page 37 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: "This rare newspaper picure shows the first GG-1 electric locomotive No. 4800 beside K-4 No. 5426 near the Zoo Tower in Philadelphia, Pa." Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4800 is a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built by General Electric as number "4899" during August of 1934, rated at 4,620 horsepower, renumbered "4800" in November of 1934, and presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. PRR engine #5426 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in August of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  9/22/1976  Upload Date: 4/11/2019 8:55:48 AM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 4800(GG1) PRR 5426(4-6-2)
Views:  508   Comments: 0
"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 38, 1976
Title:  "A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 38, 1976
Description:  Here is page 38 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. Here is a table of data comparing a standard K-4S with a K-4SA, engine #5399, and engine #3847.
Photo Date:  9/22/1976  Upload Date: 4/11/2019 8:57:15 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives: 
Views:  181   Comments: 0
"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 39, 1976
Title:  "A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 39, 1976
Description:  Here is page 39 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. Here is a complete road-number roster of Pennsylvania Railroad K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" locomotives, as of January 1939. "In main line service, these locomotives make an average of 6,900 miles per month and a maximum of approximately 13,000."
Photo Date:  9/22/1976  Upload Date: 4/11/2019 1:19:59 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives: 
Views:  127   Comments: 0
"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 40, 1976
Title:  "A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 40, 1976
Description:  Here is page 40 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" built in Juniata. At Left: #5238 was built during June of 1917 and retired in May of 1957. Center: #3764 was built during May of 1920 and retired in October of 1950. At Right: #5358 was built during March of 1924 and retired in August of 1956.
Photo Date:  9/22/1976  Upload Date: 4/11/2019 1:21:50 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5358(4-6-2)
Views:  332   Comments: 0
"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Back Cover, 1976
Title:  "A Picture Study Of The K-4," Back Cover, 1976
Description:  Here is the back cover 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. Here is a pen-and-ink drawing of a speeding Pennsylvania Railroad K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific," composed by H.J. Palmer in 1929.
Photo Date:  9/22/1976  Upload Date: 4/11/2019 1:24:19 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  154   Comments: 0

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