PRR 3853, K-4S, c. 1957         
Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones that was taken at the Turntable located just East of the Coaling Tipple in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1957. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3853, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1923 and retired in August of 1955 after 32 years of faithful service. One end of the Turntable is visible in the left foreground. Partially visible in the background is the Westbound Receiving Yard.
Date: 2/2/1957 Location: Altoona(Juniata), PA Views: 180 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 3853(4-6-2)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
PRR 3853, K-4S, c. 1957
Picture Categories: Winter,Yard,Steam This picture is part of album:  PRR: D.C. Jones ~> Altoona Adventures - Tipple
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