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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:
145
Comments:
0
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:
193
Comments:
0
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:
150
Comments:
0
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
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:
165
Comments:
1
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:
577
Comments:
1
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:
162
Comments:
0
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:
192
Comments:
0
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:
389
Comments:
0
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:
1031
Comments:
0
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:
234
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 646, K-4S, #2 of 4, c. 1953
Description:
Here is the second of four original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken at the 24th Street Turntable in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Shown here is the firebox backhead of 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 service.
Photo Date:
2/2/1953
Upload Date:
6/13/2021 1:42:06 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
InCab,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 646(4-6-2)
Views:
194
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 646, K-4S, #3 of 4, c. 1953
Description:
Here is the third of four original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken at the 24th Street Turntable in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Shown here is the engineman's view from 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. Visible in the middle distance are the Westbound Locomotive Ready Tracks, where #646 will be moved to await its next passenger helper assignment up "The Mountain." The twin smokestacks at the right mark the location of the PRR's 12th Street Car Shops.
Photo Date:
2/2/1953
Upload Date:
6/13/2021 1:43:31 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,InCab,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
PRR 646(4-6-2)
Views:
189
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 646, K-4S, #4 of 4, c. 1953
Description:
Here is the fourth of four original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken at the 24th Street Turntable in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. 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 service. It's parked in the Westbound Locomotive Ready Tracks, awaiting its next passenger helper assignment up "The Mountain." Visible in the left background are several homes situated on Tenth Avenue.
Photo Date:
2/2/1953
Upload Date:
6/13/2021 1:40:20 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 646(4-6-2)
Views:
203
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 646 sits in the yard
Description:
Photo Date:
7/1/1955
Upload Date:
11/20/2012 6:26:21 PM
Location:
Camden, NJ
Author:
Joseph Petaccio Jr.
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 646(4-6-2)
Views:
1263
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 646, K-4S, c. 1956
Description:
Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Bay Head Junction, New Jersey, c. 1956. Prominent 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. Partially visible at the left is PRR engine #5880, an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in April of 1949 and rated at 2,000 horsepower.
Photo Date:
3/10/1956
Upload Date:
9/17/2023 10:59:37 PM
Location:
Bay Head Junction, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 646(4-6-2)
PRR 5880(E7A)
Views:
172
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3752, 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: "Pair of Pennsylvania K-4's at South Amboy, N.J." Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #3752 and #646. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" built in Juniata. #3752 was built during April of 1920 and retired in April of 1958, while #646 was built during March of 1918 and retired in November of 1957. This photo comes from a color slide set entitled "Railroads Around New York" that's produced by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (254-17).
Photo Date:
3/21/1956
Upload Date:
8/28/2018 1:44:11 AM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3752(4-6-2)
PRR 646(4-6-2)
Views:
603
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 646
Description:
Photo Date:
9/20/1959
Upload Date:
3/28/2009 9:35:57 PM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Unknown
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 646(4-6-2)
Views:
1446
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 820
Description:
Photo Date:
9/20/1959
Upload Date:
3/28/2009 9:35:13 PM
Location:
Pittsburgh, PA
Author:
Unknown
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 820(4-6-2)
Views:
1384
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 830, K-4S, 1954
Description:
Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken during a railfan excursion in Bay Head Junction, New Jersey, on 11 July 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #830, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during 1917 and retired in April of 1958. Also visible on the right (L to R) are portions of PRR diesel-electric engines #5883 and #5882; both are EP-20's built by GM-EMD in 1949 and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. The date is an approximation. Roy Healey Collection; #10 of 12.
Photo Date:
7/11/1954
Upload Date:
3/9/2018 3:57:48 AM
Location:
Bay Head Junction, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 830(4-6-2)
PRR 5883(E7A)
PRR 5882(E7A)
Views:
824
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 830, K-4S, 1954
Description:
Wood. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide (converted to B&W) of a photo by Don Wood that was taken in Morgan, New Jersey, in September of 1954. Shown here (F to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #830 and #1983. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" built in Juniata. #830 was built in July of 1917 and retired in April of 1958, while #1983 was built in March of 1918 and retired in December of 1955. Mr. Woods' Caption: "Engines 830 and 1983 have just crossed Cheesequake Creek bridge at Morgan Station on the last leg of the journey from Bay Head to South Amboy. Train is No. 782." Produced and distributed by Audio-Visual Designs; 47825C. (SPM)
Photo Date:
9/22/1954
Upload Date:
1/30/2019 2:27:06 AM
Location:
Morgan, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 830(4-6-2)
PRR 1983(4-6-2)
Views:
579
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 830, K-4S, 1955
Description:
Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, in July of 1955. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #830, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and retired in April of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
7/7/1955
Upload Date:
1/6/2019 12:42:53 AM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 830(4-6-2)
Views:
682
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 830, K-4S, c. 1956
Description:
Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #830, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 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.
Photo Date:
5/20/1956
Upload Date:
11/2/2023 7:15:49 AM
Location:
Bay Head Junction, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 830(4-6-2)
Views:
123
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 830, K-4S, 1956
Description:
Coal Power. Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Bay Head Junction, New Jersey, on 20 May 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #830, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during 1917 and retired in April of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
5/20/1956
Upload Date:
8/28/2018 1:38:17 AM
Location:
Bay Head Junction, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 830(4-6-2)
Views:
390
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 830, K-4S, c. 1956
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide showing Pennsylvania Railroad engine #830 and another locomotive whose number is not recorded. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics." #830 was built in Juniata during July of 1917 and retired in April of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. ("Tchowee"; #1 of 13)
Photo Date:
8/15/1956
Upload Date:
5/1/2020 4:12:41 PM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 830(4-6-2)
Views:
521
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 830, K-4S, #3 of 3, c. 1957
Description:
Here is the third of three original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken at the Coaling Tipple in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #830, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and retired in April of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
2/2/1957
Upload Date:
7/26/2021 4:10:54 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 830(4-6-2)
Views:
188
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 830, K-4S, #2 of 3, c. 1957
Description:
Here is the second of three original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken at the Coaling Tipple in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #830, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and retired in April of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
2/2/1957
Upload Date:
7/26/2021 4:09:41 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 830(4-6-2)
Views:
247
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 830, K-4S, #1 of 3, c. 1957
Description:
Here is the first of three original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken at the Coaling Tipple in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1957. Shown here is the front end of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #830, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and retired in April of 1958. Partially visible at the right is engine #6831, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1926 and retired in August of 1955.
Photo Date:
2/2/1957
Upload Date:
7/26/2021 11:50:42 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 830(4-6-2)
PRR 6831(4-8-2)
Views:
281
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 830, K-4S, #1 of 3, 1957
Description:
Meadows. Here is the first of three successive duplicate 35mm color slides via Al Chione that were taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Engine House at Meadows Yard near Kearny, New Jersey, on 19 September 1953. Shown here is PRR engine #830, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and retired in April of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service. The names of the photographer and the railroader at the left are not recorded. ("Stoneborobranch"; #20 of 32)
Photo Date:
2/12/1957
Upload Date:
9/23/2020 7:07:10 AM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 830(4-6-2)
Views:
301
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 830, K-4S, #2 of 3, 1957
Description:
Meadows. Here is the second of three successive duplicate 35mm color slides via Al Chione that were taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Engine House at Meadows Yard near Kearny, New Jersey, on 19 September 1953. Shown here is PRR engine #830, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and retired in April of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service. The names of the photographer and the railroader at the left are not recorded. ("Stoneborobranch"; #21 of 32)
Photo Date:
2/12/1957
Upload Date:
9/23/2020 7:08:19 AM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 830(4-6-2)
Views:
361
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 830, K-4S, #3 of 3, 1957
Description:
Meadows. Here is the third of three successive duplicate 35mm color slides via Al Chione that were taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Engine Service Tracks at Meadows Yard near Kearny, New Jersey, on 19 September 1953. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is PRR engine #830, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and retired in April of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service. ("Stoneborobranch"; #22 of 32)
Photo Date:
2/12/1957
Upload Date:
9/23/2020 7:09:23 AM
Location:
Kearny, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 830(4-6-2)
Views:
296
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 830, K-4S, 1957
Description:
Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Belmar, New Jersey, on 4 July 1957. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #830 and another "Pacific" whose number is not recorded. #830 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and retired in April of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
7/4/1957
Upload Date:
9/1/2018 10:02:34 AM
Location:
Belmar, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 830(4-6-2)
Views:
514
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 830, K-4S, 1957
Description:
Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, on 27 August 1957. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #830, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and retired in April of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service. Partially visible in the background is PRR engine #5643, an AS-10 switcher built by the American Locomotive Company in March of 1950 , rated at 1,000 horsepower, and retired in May of 1965 after just 15 years of service.
Photo Date:
8/27/1957
Upload Date:
1/1/2019 10:17:12 PM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 830(4-6-2)
PRR 5643(S2)
Views:
665
Comments:
1
Title:
"Second Engine 28," Page 50, 1975
Description:
Here is page nine of a ten-page cover article by John R. Crosby entitled "Second Engine 28: Three Fingers Down On The Rump Meant 3 Minutes Late." It was published originally in the March 1975 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 50. Shown here is an in-cab view of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #830, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and retired in April of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service. Photo taken in by Don Wood in South Amboy, New Jersey.
Photo Date:
3/1/1975
Upload Date:
9/30/2022 8:01:09 AM
Location:
Warsaw, IN
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
InCab,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 830(4-6-2)
Views:
165
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 920, K-4S, c. 1938
Description:
Mann. Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #920, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and retired in 1959 after 42 years of faithful 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:
4/21/2021 7:50:38 AM
Location:
Bay Head Junction, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 920(4-6-2)
Views:
407
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 920, K-4S, c. 1955
Description:
Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Rahway, New Jersey, c. 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #920, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and retired in 1959 after 42 years of faithful service. In this context, it's pulling a passenger train bound for South Amboy. The road number of the Baldwin-built diesel-electric switcher pictured at the far left is not recorded. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:
8/15/1955
Upload Date:
6/16/2023 11:38:34 AM
Location:
Rahway, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 920(4-6-2)
Views:
159
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 920, K-4S, c. 1956
Description:
Wood. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Don Wood that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, perhaps in 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #920, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Kuniata during July of 1917 and retired in 1959 after 42 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
4/15/1956
Upload Date:
9/29/2018 12:37:07 AM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 920(4-6-2)
Views:
534
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 2897, H-9S, 1957
Description:
Blackhawk. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by William K. Viekman that was taken in Camden, New Jersey, in 1957. Photo Caption: "Pennsylvania K-4's Nos. 920 and 3747 and H-9s No. 2897, at Camden, N.J., 1957." #920 and #3747 are both K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" built in Juniata: #920 was built in during July of 1917 and retired in 1959, while #3747 was built during March of 1920 and retired in November of 1957. #2897 is an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an H-8SB during November of 1910, rebuilt in Juniata as an H-9S in August of 1923, and retired in October of 1957. This photo comes from a color slide set entitled "Steam Power ~ East and West" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (816-13).
Photo Date:
1/23/1957
Upload Date:
1/28/2019 11:07:18 AM
Location:
Camden, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Winter,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 920(4-6-2)
PRR 3747(4-6-2)
PRR 2897(2-8-0)
Views:
578
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 920, K-4S, Front, 1957
Description:
Here is the front side of a "Vanishing Vistas" portrait that was published by Lyman E. Cox in 1975. Photo courtesy of the Mac Owen Collection. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #920, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and retired in 1959 after 42 years of faithful service. In this context, it awaits its next assignment adjacent to the PRR's Engine House in South Amboy, New Jersey, in March of 1957.
Photo Date:
3/21/1957
Upload Date:
1/5/2021 5:26:41 PM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 920(4-6-2)
Views:
237
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 920, K-4S, Back, 1957
Description:
Here is the back side of a "Vanishing Vistas" portrait that was published by Lyman E. Cox in 1975. The text by Mac Owen sketches the history and development of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "K" Class (4-6-2) "Pacific" steam locomotives.
Photo Date:
3/21/1957
Upload Date:
1/5/2021 5:27:31 PM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 920(4-6-2)
Views:
163
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 3752, K-4S, 1957
Description:
Camden. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken inside of the PRSL Engine House in Camden, New Jersey, on 24 June 1957. The photographer is not identified. Partially visible here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #3752 and #920. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" built in Juniata. #3752 was constructed during April of 1920 and retired in February of 1958, while #920 was built in July of 1917 and retired in 1959. ("Stoneborobranch"; #51 of 69)
Photo Date:
6/24/1957
Upload Date:
11/10/2020 7:29:59 AM
Location:
Camden, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 3752(4-6-2)
PRR 920(4-6-2)
Views:
339
Comments:
0
Title:
"Railroad" Magazine, August 1957
Description:
Wood. Here is a photo taken by Don Wood. It was published originally in the August 1957 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 76. Partial Caption: "The Pennsylvania still uses some steam power, including No. 6738, shown wheeling a long string of freight out of Enola, Pa." Shown here is PRR engine #6738, an M-1B (4-8-2) "Mountain" built as an M-1A by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during June of 1930, rebuilt in Juniata as an M-1B in October of 1948, and retired in September of 1959. Also visible to the right is PRR engine #920, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in July of 1917 and retired in 1959.
Photo Date:
8/1/1957
Upload Date:
10/21/2017 1:48:25 AM
Location:
Duncannon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 6738(4-8-2)
PRR 920(4-6-2)
Views:
792
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 920, K-4S, 1957
Description:
Here is a photo by J.S. Rice that was taken in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during December of 1957. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #920 and several others whose road numbers are not recorded. #920 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and retired in 1959 after 42 years of faithful service. Note that their main rods have been removed, so they've been prepared for movement to the recycling center. ("JpsPcc6992" A; #3 of 6)
Photo Date:
12/21/1957
Upload Date:
3/5/2021 7:53:32 AM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 920(4-6-2)
Views:
252
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 949, K-4S, 1949
Description:
FM. Here is a duplicate 35mm B&W slide of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania. Photo Caption: "Two K-4's and a T-1 on a 28-car express. (T-1 is hidden by smoke and shadow.) November 8, 1949." In the lead is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #949, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918 and retired in November of 1951 after 33 years of faithful service. This photo comes from a slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (22-50).
Photo Date:
11/8/1949
Upload Date:
10/18/2019 3:26:38 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 949(4-6-2)
Views:
389
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1139
Description:
Photo Date:
8/1/1955
Upload Date:
3/27/2008 8:44:51 AM
Location:
Camden, NJ
Author:
EDWARD J. OZOG
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRR 1139(4-6-2)
Views:
3198
Comments:
0
Title:
"Story Of A Pacific," Page 54, 1956
Description:
Here is page 11 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 54. All of the locomotives pictured here are PRR Class K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics." Top Left-Hand Photo: #5473 was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1927, reconditioned in 1944, and retired in February of 1956. Top Right-Hand Photo: #3876 was built in Juniata during 1923 and retired in April of 1950. Bottom Left-Hand Photo: #5385 was built in Juniata during 1924 and retired in June of 1948. Bottom Right-Hand Photo: #1139 was built in Juniata during 1917 and retired in 1956 after 39 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
8/1/1956
Upload Date:
6/18/2018 1:54:47 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5473(4-6-2)
PRR 3876(4-6-2)
PRR 5385(4-6-2)
PRR 1139(4-6-2)
Views:
754
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1188, K-4S, 1952
Description:
Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Scott that was taken in Louisville, Kentucky, in May of 1952. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1188, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and retired in September of 1955 after 38 years of faithful service. Note the experimental streamlined smoke deflector.
Photo Date:
5/5/1952
Upload Date:
3/13/2019 8:25:56 PM
Location:
Louisville, KY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1188(4-6-2)
Views:
866
Comments:
1
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:
483
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1330, K-4S, 1937
Description:
Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1937. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1330, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1918. ("Heisler19" B; #1 of 2)
Photo Date:
3/7/1937
Upload Date:
6/1/2024 11:14:23 PM
Location:
Cincinnati, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1330(4-6-2)
Views:
76
Comments:
0
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:
376
Comments:
0
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