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"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:  662   Comments: 0
"Broad Street's 1923 Fire," Page 28, 1943
Title:  "Broad Street's 1923 Fire," Page 28, 1943
Description:  Here is page three of a four-page article entitled "Broad Street's 1923 Fire." It was published originally in the November 1943 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 28. Prominent in the lower photo is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #16, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1918 and retired in December of 1954.
Photo Date:  11/1/1943  Upload Date: 4/11/2022 3:05:36 PM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 16(4-6-2)
Views:  207   Comments: 0
PRR 16, K-4S, 1947
Title:  PRR 16, K-4S, 1947
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the 46th Street Enginehouse in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 12 July 1947. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #16, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1918 and retired in December of 1954 after 36 years of faithful service. Henry C. Westenberger Collection; #19 of 29.
Photo Date:  7/12/1947  Upload Date: 8/3/2018 3:26:36 AM
Location:  West Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 16(4-6-2)
Views:  739   Comments: 0
PRR 16, K-4S, #1 of 3, c. 1951
Title:  PRR 16, K-4S, #1 of 3, c. 1951
Description:  Here is the first of three original photos that were taken in Manasquan, New Jersey. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #16, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1918 and retired in December of 1954 after 36 years of faithful service. In this context, it's stopped at the Manasquan Station with a six-car passenger train. The photographer's name and the date are not recorded. ("Erail888" A; #1 of 3)
Photo Date:  8/15/1951  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 8:45:56 AM
Location:  Manasquan, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 16(4-6-2)
Views:  734   Comments: 0
PRR 16, K-4S, #2 of 3, c. 1951
Title:  PRR 16, K-4S, #2 of 3, c. 1951
Description:  Here is the second of three original photos that were taken in Manasquan, New Jersey. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #16, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1918 and retired in December of 1954 after 36 years' service. The photographer's name and the date are not recorded. ("Erail888" A; #2 of 3)
Photo Date:  8/15/1951  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 8:46:47 AM
Location:  Manasquan, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 16(4-6-2)
Views:  508   Comments: 0
PRR 16, K-4S, #3 of 3, c. 1951
Title:  PRR 16, K-4S, #3 of 3, c. 1951
Description:  Here is the third of three original photos that were taken in Manasquan, New Jersey. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #16, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1918 and retired in December of 1954 after 36 years of faithful service. Note the "air conditioned" coach! The photographer's name and the date are not recorded. ("Erail888" A; #3 of 3)
Photo Date:  8/15/1951  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 8:47:42 AM
Location:  Manasquan, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 16(4-6-2)
Views:  510   Comments: 0
"Pennsy Pacifics," Page 21, 1965
Title:  "Pennsy Pacifics," Page 21, 1965
Description:  Here is page one of an eight-page article by Fred Westing entitled "The Great Days of Steam and the Glory of Pennsy Pacifics." It was published originally in the March 1965 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 21. Top Photo: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #16, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1918 and retired in December of 1954. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #3750, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1920 and is presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania.
Photo Date:  3/1/1965  Upload Date: 7/17/2016 10:32:47 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 16(4-6-2) PRR 3750(4-6-2)
Views:  618   Comments: 0
PRR 23, K-2S, c. 1938
Title:  PRR 23, K-2S, c. 1938
Description:  Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via F.R. Kern. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #23, a K-2S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-2 during July of 1910, later rebuilt as a K-2S, and retired in November of 1947 after 37 years of faithful service. The exact date and the location are not recorded. (#21 of 43)
Photo Date:  8/9/1938  Upload Date: 3/28/2021 8:07:18 PM
Location:  Pittsburgh, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 23(4-6-2)
Views:  342   Comments: 0
"Steam From Altoona," Page 26, 1963
Title:  "Steam From Altoona," Page 26, 1963
Description:  Here is page three of an eight-page article by William D. Gorman entitled "Steam From Altoona." It was published originally in the December 1963 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 26. Bottom Photo, Partial Caption: "Pennsy Pacific No. 43 . . . wheeled fast passenger trains between Camden and Atlantic City." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #43, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1917 and retired in August of 1952 after 35 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  12/1/1963  Upload Date: 10/27/2017 4:03:35 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 43(4-6-2)
Views:  608   Comments: 0
PRR 122, K-4S, c. 1953
Title:  PRR 122, K-4S, c. 1953
Description:  Harvey. Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #122 and unidentified diesel-electric locomotives. #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. They're rounding a curve with a passenger train and heading up the Allegheny Mountains to the summit at Gallitzin, where the "Pacific" will be uncoupled and returned to Altoona for another assignment. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded.
Photo Date:  9/22/1953  Upload Date: 8/27/2024 11:05:07 PM
Location:  Gallitzin, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 122(4-6-2)
Views:  50   Comments: 0
"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:  2534   Comments: 0
PRR 150, K-2S, c. 1929
Title:  PRR 150, K-2S, c. 1929
Description:  iLocomotives. Here is an image of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #150, a K-2S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-2 during February of 1910, rebuilt as a K-2S in April of 1914, and retired in November of 1948 after 38 years of faithful service. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. According to Mr. Ted Andrews, this photo depicts a "Pennsylvania passenger train north of Logansport, Indiana, headed to South Bend after a fresh covering of snow."
Photo Date:  1/23/1929  Upload Date: 8/17/2020 7:25:58 AM
Location:  Logansport, IN
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 150(4-6-2)
Views:  582   Comments: 1
PRR 150, K-2S, c. 1934
Title:  PRR 150, K-2S, c. 1934
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Winton Place Station near Cincinnati, Ohio, c. 1934. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #150 and #5427. Both are "K" Class (4-6-2) "Pacific" steam locomotives. #150 is a K-2S built in Juniata as a K-2 during February of 1910, rebuilt as a K-2S in April of 1914, and retired in November of 1948. #5427 is a K-4S built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in February of 1927 and retired in April of 1956. You better watch out for the oncoming train at the far left ... Safety First! Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1934  Upload Date: 9/9/2022 10:26:11 PM
Location:  Cincinnati, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 150(4-6-2) PRR 5427(4-6-2)
Views:  331   Comments: 0
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:  157   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:  573   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:  341   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:  219   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:  399   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:  207   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:  284   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:  227   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:  267   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:  203   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:  198   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:  182   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:  239   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:  186   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:  213   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:  210   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:  212   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:  262   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:  219   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:  133   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:  196   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:  510   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:  774   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:  663   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:  182   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:  193   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:  201   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:  241   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:  171   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:  227   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:  203   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:  146   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 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:  195   Comments: 0

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