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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:
1059
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:
253
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:
220
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:
206
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:
224
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:
1291
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:
206
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:
629
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:
1471
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:
1400
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:
860
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:
607
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:
699
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:
136
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:
414
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:
537
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:
213
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:
273
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:
312
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:
318
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:
376
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:
321
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:
528
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:
691
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:
185
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:
429
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:
185
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:
560
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:
608
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:
260
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:
185
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:
364
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:
816
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:
272
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:
402
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Interview With Clair Clugh," Page 22, 1996
Description:
Here is page nine of a 29-page article by Eric Hirsimaki entitled "Interview With Clair I. Clugh: Manager, Altoona Works (Retired)." It was published originally in the Summer 1996 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 22. Top Photo Caption: "Once streamlined (in 1940) K-4S #1120 at Bay Head Junction, N.J., summer, 1954. This Juniata Shops product was built in July 1917 and would be sold for scrap in December of 1954." Photo by Don Wood. Third Photo Down Caption: "I-1SA #4344 and merchandise consist on (westbound freight) Track #3, passing Slope Tower." Photo from Frederic V. Schaefer. Shown here is PRR engine #4344, an I-1SA built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S during December of 1922, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in December of 1941, and retired in March of 1952. Fourth Photo Down Caption: "J-1 #6441 and consist, nearing 7th St. bridge, westbound." Photo from Frederic V. Shaefer. Shown here is PRR engine #6441, a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during November of 1943 and retired in April of 1958.
Photo Date:
6/21/1996
Upload Date:
12/6/2017 3:36:01 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Bridge,Yard,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4344(2-10-0)
PRR 1120(4-6-2)
PRR 6441(2-10-4)
Views:
833
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:
3210
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:
779
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:
885
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:
511
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:
83
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:
395
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1350, K-2SA, 1938
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the 46th Street Enginehouse in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 24 April 1938. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1350, a K-2SA (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1913 and retired in November of 1938 after 25 years of faithful service. Henry C. Westenberger Collection; #17 of 29.
Photo Date:
4/24/1938
Upload Date:
8/6/2018 11:59:56 AM
Location:
West Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1350(4-6-2)
Views:
557
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1361, K-4S, 1946
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Whiting, Indiana, during November of 1946. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1361, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918, retired in September of 1956, enshrined at the Horseshoe Curve on 08 June 1957, restored for excursion service during 1987-1988, withdrawn from service and disassembled because of safety concerns, and still not reassembled/restored/resurrected. ("LouisFols"; #10 of 21)
Photo Date:
11/14/1946
Upload Date:
5/28/2020 2:02:48 PM
Location:
Whiting, IN
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:
1207
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1361, K-4S, 1954
Description:
#1361. Here is a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, in 1954. It was published originally on the back cover of Mike Schaffer & Brian Solomon's (1997) book entitled "Pennsylvania Railroad." Partial Caption: "Two symbols of the Pennsylvania Railroad stand side by side at South Amboy, N.J., in 1954." Partially visible here (L to R) are PRR engines #1361 and #4881. #1361 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918, retired in September of 1956, enshrined at the Horseshoe Curve on 08 June 1957, restored for excursion service during 1987-1988, then withdrawn from service and disassembled due to safety concerns, and still not reassembled to wholeness. Engine #4881 is a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) built in Juniata during February of 1939 and rated at 4,620 horsepower.
Photo Date:
1/23/1954
Upload Date:
11/12/2021 6:13:16 PM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1361(4-6-2)
PRR 4881(GG1)
Views:
662
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1361, K-4S, c. 1954
Description:
#1361. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at Bay Head Junction, New Jersey, perhaps in 1954. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1361, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918, retired in September of 1956, enshrined at the Horseshoe Curve on 8 June 1957, and restored for excursion service in April of 1987.
Photo Date:
2/14/1954
Upload Date:
2/13/2019 1:00:50 AM
Location:
Bay Head Junction, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:
1324
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1361, K-4S, 1954
Description:
#1361. Here is a postal card entitled "Pennsylvania 1361." No Postmark. Caption On Reverse: "Famous K-4 locomotive, the Pacific that was on display at Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pa., is shown at Monmouth Park Race Track near Oceanport, N.J., July 6, 1954 during its final days on the New York & Long Branch. 1361 is now owned, in the mid 1980's, by the Railroaders Memorial Museum in Altoona, and has been restored to operating condition for special events. Photo by Robert F. Collins."
Photo Date:
7/6/1954
Upload Date:
8/31/2018 4:15:48 AM
Location:
Oceanport, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:
1286
Comments:
2
Title:
PRR 1361, K-4S, 1954
Description:
Here is a postal card via Peter Outerbridge entitled "Pennsylvania 1361." Caption On Reverse: "Pennsylvania 1361. Pacific K-4s No. 1361 on the waiting track at South Amboy, N.J., ready for a train to the Jersey Shore, August 4, 1954. After being retired from service, No. 1361 was placed on display along the mainline at Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pa. Photo by Jim Fritts." Shown here is PRR engine #1361, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918, retired in September of 1956 after amassing over 2,469,000 revenue miles, enshrined at the Horseshoe Curve on 8 June 1957, restored for excursion service during 1987-1988, withdrawn from service and disassembled because of safety concerns, and is now being restored again for further excursion service.
Photo Date:
8/4/1954
Upload Date:
1/21/2023 5:31:20 AM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:
349
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1361, K-4S, c. 1954
Description:
Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1361 and another locomotive whose road number is not recorded. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics." #1361 was constructed in Juniata during May of 1918, retired in September of 1956, enshrined at the Horseshoe Curve on 8 June 1957, restored for excursion service during 1987-1988, withdrawn from service and disassembled because of safety concerns, and still not reassembled. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #5 of 12.
Photo Date:
8/15/1954
Upload Date:
5/12/2022 10:37:07 PM
Location:
Morgan, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:
424
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 1361, K-4S, 1954
Description:
#1361. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken near Morgan, New Jersey, on 18 August 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1361, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918, retired in September of 1956, enshrined at the Horseshoe Curve on 08 June 1957, restored for excursion service during 1987-1988, then withdrawn from service and disassembled due to safety concerns. In this context, it's pulling Train #737 from South Amboy to Bay Head Junction. A tiny portion of Raritan Bay is visible at the far right. (SPM)
Photo Date:
8/18/1954
Upload Date:
12/23/2019 8:01:01 PM
Location:
Morgan, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1361(4-6-2)
Views:
739
Comments:
0
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