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PRR 3768, K-4S, 1953
Title:  PRR 3768, K-4S, 1953
Description:  Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred R. Kern that was taken in Camden, New Jersey, on 23 August 1953. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3768, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1920, streamlined in 1936, and retired in October of 1953 after 33 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  8/23/1953  Upload Date: 2/26/2021 9:04:59 PM
Location:  Camden, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3768(4-6-2)
Views:  691   Comments: 0
"Pennsy Power Parade," Page 23, 1954
Title:  "Pennsy Power Parade," Page 23, 1954
Description:  Here is page 14 of a 15-page cover article by Walter A. Lucas entitled "Pennsy Power Parade." It was published ioriginally n the December 1954 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 23. Top Photo Caption: "Wind-tunnel test shaped silouette of these Altoona-built streamlined passenger steamers. K4s Class still runs on parts of the PRR high iron." Engine #3768 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1920, streamlined in 1936, and retired in October of 1953. Middle Photo Caption: "The latest thing in electric motive power is this beautiful two-unit Westinghouse job, shown leaving Philadelphia for a fast run to Patomac Yard." Engine #4996 is an E-3B built by Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton and Westinghouse during June of 1951 and retired in June of 1965. Bottom Photo Caption: "No. 5786, typical of PRR's diesel fleet, pulls out of Chicago on Eastbound run." Engine #5786 is a BP-20 built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in December of 1948, rated at 2,000 horsepower, regeared and reclassified as a BF-16Z, and retired in September of 1962.
Photo Date:  12/1/1954  Upload Date: 4/16/2017 2:43:13 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3768(4-6-2) PRR 4996(Steeple Cab) PRR 5786(DR6-4-2000)
Views:  1184   Comments: 0
"The Broadway Limited," Pages 30-31, 1962
Title:  "The Broadway Limited," Pages 30-31, 1962
Description:  Here are portions of pages 15 and 16 of an 18-page cover article by Arthur D. Dubin entitled "The Broadway Limited: A Salute To Pennsy's Finest And Its Fabled Predecessors." They were published originally in the February 1962 issue of "Trains" magazine, pages 30-31. Photo Caption: "Loewy-ized K-4 3768 leaves Chicago June 15, 1938, on first eastbound revenue run of streamlined Broadway. PRR photo." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3768, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1920, streamlined in 1936, and retired in October of 1953 after 33 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  2/1/1962  Upload Date: 10/21/2017 2:45:10 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3768(4-6-2)
Views:  1046   Comments: 0
"The Broadway Limited," Page 30, 1962
Title:  "The Broadway Limited," Page 30, 1962
Description:  Here is page 15 of an 18-page cover article by Arthur D. Dubin entitled "The Broadway Limited: A Salute To Pennsy's Finest And Its Fabled Predecessors." It was published originally in the February 1962 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 30. Top Photo Caption: "Loewy-ized K-4 3768 leaves Chicago June 15, 1938, on first eastbound revenue run of streamlined Broadway. PRR photo." Partially visible here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3768, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1920, streamlined in 1936, and retired in October of 1953 after 33 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  2/1/1962  Upload Date: 10/8/2022 7:13:07 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3768(4-6-2)
Views:  315   Comments: 0
"The Broadway Limited," Page 31, 1962
Title:  "The Broadway Limited," Page 31, 1962
Description:  Here is page 16 of an 18-page cover article by Arthur D. Dubin entitled "The Broadway Limited: A Salute To Pennsy's Finest And Its Fabled Predecessors." It was published originally in the February 1962 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 31. Top Left Photo Caption: "Loewy-ized K-4 3768 leaves Chicago June 15, 1938, on first eastbound revenue run of streamlined Broadway. PRR photo." Partially visible here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3768, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1920, streamlined in 1936, and retired in October of 1953 after 33 years of faithful service. Bottom Right Photo Caption: "Dining Car 4420 was built at Altoona in 1910, completely rebuilt there in 1938 for streamlined Broadway."
Photo Date:  2/1/1962  Upload Date: 10/8/2022 8:12:30 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3768(4-6-2)
Views:  351   Comments: 0
"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 28, 1976
Title:  "A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 28, 1976
Description:  Here is page 28 of a 40-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "A Picture Study Of The K-4." First issued in October 1967, revised in September 1976. Section Caption: "Some Modifications." Photo Caption: "The 3768 approaching the Rockville Bridge, near Harrisburg, Pa." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3768, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1920, streamlined in 1936, and retired in October of 1953 after 33 years of faithful service. Partially visible in the background is ROCKVILLE Tower.
Photo Date:  9/22/1976  Upload Date: 4/8/2019 4:12:18 PM
Location:  Rockville, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3768(4-6-2)
Views:  633   Comments: 0
"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 29, 1976
Title:  "A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 29, 1976
Description:  Here is page 29 of a 40-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "A Picture Study Of The K-4." First issued in October 1967, revised in September 1976. Section Caption: "Some Modifications." Main Photo Caption: "At the New York World's Fair in 1939, the 3768 was exhibited with the Baltimore & Ohio's William Mason Engine No. 25 and the 'Best Friend of Charleston.'" Prominent in both of these photos is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3768, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1920, streamlined in 1936, and retired in October of 1953 after 33 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  9/22/1976  Upload Date: 4/8/2019 4:14:21 PM
Location:  Flushing, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3768(4-6-2)
Views:  881   Comments: 0
PRR Altoona Shops Inspection Trip, Page 7, 1981
Title:  PRR Altoona Shops Inspection Trip, Page 7, 1981
Description:  Here is page four of a 17-page version of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 13-page booklet entitled "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip ~ Sunday, May 16, 1937." It appeared in the September 1981 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 7. Photo Caption: "This amazing photograph was taken by Charles B. Chaney from the inspection car at the rear of the train pulled by K-5 No. 5699. Another section of the Inspection Trip is about to pull up and pass Chaney's train. This section was hauled by two K-4s locomotives, with No. 3768 in the lead." #3768 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1920, streamlined in 1936, and retired in October of 1953 after 33 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  9/22/1981  Upload Date: 6/7/2018 2:53:51 AM
Location:  Parkesburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3768(4-6-2)
Views:  731   Comments: 0
PRR Altoona Shops Inspection Trip, Page 9, 1981
Title:  PRR Altoona Shops Inspection Trip, Page 9, 1981
Description:  Here is page six of a 17-page version of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 13-page booklet entitled "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip ~ Sunday, May 16, 1937." It appeared in the September 1981 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 9. Partial Caption: "No. 3768 pulling into Altoona. Photo by Dr. Walter Teskey." #3768 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1920 and retired in October of 1953 after 33 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  9/22/1981  Upload Date: 6/7/2018 3:16:42 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3768(4-6-2)
Views:  849   Comments: 0
PRR 3769, K-4S, c. 1929
Title:  PRR 3769, K-4S, c. 1929
Description:  Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3769, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1920 and retired in October of 1949 after 29 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #18 of 36.
Photo Date:  12/21/1929  Upload Date: 7/1/2022 1:08:49 PM
Location:  Canton, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3769(4-6-2)
Views:  195   Comments: 0
Iron City Express
Title:  Iron City Express
Description:  Taken in the early 1930s
Photo Date:  1/1/1933  Upload Date: 8/19/2022 10:18:17 PM
Location:  Unknown, OH
Author:  Harry H. Schodde
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 3769(4-6-2)
Views:  185   Comments: 0
"From Baltimore To Harrisburg," Page 41, 1944
Title:  "From Baltimore To Harrisburg," Page 41, 1944
Description:  Here is page four of a four-page article by William Moedinger Jr., entitled "From Baltimore To Harrisburg On The PRR." It was published originally in the August 1944 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 41. Top Photo Caption: "The winding train above is almost at the summit, which is exactly under the overhead highway bridge on which the photographer is standing." In the lead is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3771, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1920 and retired in April of 1947 after 27 years of faithful service. Notable here is a map by Linn H. Westcott delineating the PRR's route between Baltimore and Harrisburg.
Photo Date:  8/1/1944  Upload Date: 5/1/2022 6:51:48 AM
Location:  New Freedom, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3771(4-6-2)
Views:  214   Comments: 0
PRR 3771, K-4S, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 3771, K-4S, c. 1946
Description:  Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3771, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1920 and retired in April of 1947 after 27 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #13 of 26.
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 6/3/2022 12:01:24 PM
Location:  Alton, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3771(4-6-2)
Views:  214   Comments: 0
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Rescue, #8 of 11, 1947
Title:  PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Rescue, #8 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 (L to R) are Pullman "Shraders," PRR engine #3771, and PRR Coach #4289. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  2/18/1947  Upload Date: 8/10/2022 4:34:04 PM
Location:  Gallitzin, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3771(4-6-2)
Views:  213   Comments: 0
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #5 of 14
Title:  PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #5 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 #3771 has been recovered and placed upon the rails once again. #3771 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1920 and scrapped in April of 1947 after 27 years of faithful service. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  3/1/1947  Upload Date: 8/12/2022 6:23:54 AM
Location:  Gallitzin, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Wreck
Locomotives:  PRR 3771(4-6-2)
Views:  413   Comments: 0
PRR 3800, K-4S, c. 1936
Title:  PRR 3800, K-4S, c. 1936
Description:  Portraits 4. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via F.R. Kern. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3800, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during February of 1923 and retired in March of 1948 after 25 years of faithful service. It's poised to pull "The Union." The photographer's name, the number of the locomotive partially visible at the right, as well as the exact date and the location, are not recorded. (#31 of 40)
Photo Date:  10/2/1936  Upload Date: 3/1/2021 10:33:29 PM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3800(4-6-2)
Views:  282   Comments: 1
PRR 3806, K-4S, c. 1950
Title:  PRR 3806, K-4S, c. 1950
Description:  Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Long Branch, New Jersey, c. 1950. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3806, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during 1923 and retired in October of 1956 after 33 years of faithful service. Many thanks to Mr. Robert Hess for identifying this location correctly. Roy Healey Collection; #28 of 40.
Photo Date:  8/15/1950  Upload Date: 3/9/2018 4:23:09 AM
Location:  Long Branch, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3806(4-6-2)
Views:  411   Comments: 1
PRR 3807, K-4S, 1954
Title:  PRR 3807, K-4S, 1954
Description:  Here is a photo by Mayer Pearlman that was taken in Red Bank, New Jersey, on 4 April 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3807, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1923 and retired in August of 1957 after 34 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  4/4/1954  Upload Date: 3/6/2023 10:16:35 AM
Location:  Red Bank, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3807(4-6-2)
Views:  198   Comments: 0
PRR 3807, K-4S, 1954
Title:  PRR 3807, K-4S, 1954
Description:  Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Bay Head Junction, New Jersey, in July of 1954. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3807 and three more locomotives whose road numbers are not recorded. All are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics." #3807 was built in Juniata during March of 1923 and retired in August of 1957 after 34 years of service. In this context, these locomotives are being examined by railfans during one of the PRR's famous "Off The Beaten Path" excursions.
Photo Date:  7/11/1954  Upload Date: 4/19/2021 5:23:37 PM
Location:  Bay Head Junction, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3807(4-6-2)
Views:  200   Comments: 0
PRR 3807, K-4S, 1954
Title:  PRR 3807, K-4S, 1954
Description:  Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Bay Head Junction, New Jersey, during a railfan excursion on 11 July 1954. Four Pennsylvania Railroad "Pacific" locomotives are visible here. On the far right is PRR engine #3807, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during 1923 and retired in August of 1957. Roy Healey Collection; #11 of 12.
Photo Date:  7/11/1954  Upload Date: 3/9/2018 4:25:41 AM
Location:  Bay Head Junction, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3807(4-6-2)
Views:  479   Comments: 0
PRR 3807, K-4S, 1955
Title:  PRR 3807, K-4S, 1955
Description:  Here is a photo by Mayer Pearlman that was taken in Red Bank, New Jersey, on 21 August 1955. Partially visible here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3807, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1923 and retired in August of 1957 after 34 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  8/21/1955  Upload Date: 3/6/2023 3:05:46 PM
Location:  Red Bank, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3807(4-6-2)
Views:  223   Comments: 0
PRR 3843, K-4S, 1946
Title:  PRR 3843, K-4S, 1946
Description:  Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3843, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1923 and retired in October of 1955 after 32 years of faithful service. This three-car local passenger train consists of a railway post office car, a combination car, and a P-70 passenger coach. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #19 of 36.
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 7/1/2022 5:11:48 PM
Location:  Morgan, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3843(4-6-2)
Views:  190   Comments: 1
PRR 3843, K-4S, 1953
Title:  PRR 3843, K-4S, 1953
Description:  Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones taken in conjunction with an "Inaugural Special" in Washington, DC, on 20 January 1953. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3843, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1923 and retired in October of 1955 after 32 years of faithful service. #3 of 5.
Photo Date:  1/20/1953  Upload Date: 4/14/2018 2:57:39 AM
Location:  Washington, DC
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3843(4-6-2)
Views:  379   Comments: 0
PRR 3843, K-4S, 1953
Title:  PRR 3843, K-4S, 1953
Description:  Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones taken in conjunction with an "Inaugural Special" in Washington, DC, on 20 January 1953. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3843, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1923 and retired in October of 1955 after 32 years of faithful service. #2 of 5.
Photo Date:  1/20/1953  Upload Date: 4/14/2018 3:02:10 AM
Location:  Washington, DC
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3843(4-6-2)
Views:  325   Comments: 0
PRR 3843, K-4S, 1953
Title:  PRR 3843, K-4S, 1953
Description:  Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones taken in conjunction with an "Inaugural Special" in Washington, DC, on 20 January 1953. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3843, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1923 and retired in October of 1955 after 32 years of faithful service. Partially visible on the right is the heavyweight Pullman car named "Tolstoi." #1 of 5.
Photo Date:  1/20/1953  Upload Date: 4/14/2018 3:03:42 AM
Location:  Washington, DC
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3843(4-6-2)
Views:  337   Comments: 0
PRR 3885, K-4S, 1953
Title:  PRR 3885, K-4S, 1953
Description:  Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones that was taken in Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, on 4 October 1953. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #3885 and #3843. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" built in Juniata during 1923; #3885 was retired in March of 1954, but #3843 was retired in October of 1955. They're pulling the excursion train across the PRR's Cumberland Valley Railroad Bridge on their way back to Washington. Note the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad rolling stock. #8 of 14.
Photo Date:  10/4/1953  Upload Date: 5/5/2018 3:23:25 AM
Location:  Lemoyne, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3885(4-6-2) PRR 3843(4-6-2)
Views:  478   Comments: 0
PRR 3885, K-4S, 1953
Title:  PRR 3885, K-4S, 1953
Description:  Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones that was taken on 4 October 1953. Shown here (R to L) are PRR engines #3885 and #3843. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" built in Juniata during 1923; #3885 was retired in March of 1954, but #3843 was retired in October of 1955. The location is an approximation. #13 of 14.
Photo Date:  10/4/1953  Upload Date: 5/5/2018 3:35:31 AM
Location:  Newville, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3885(4-6-2) PRR 3843(4-6-2)
Views:  402   Comments: 0
PRR 3885, K-4S, 1953
Title:  PRR 3885, K-4S, 1953
Description:  Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones that was taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Passenger Station in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on 4 October 1953. Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #3885 and #3843. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" built in Juniata during 1923; #3885 was retired in March of 1954, but #3843 was retired in October of 1955. #1 of 14.
Photo Date:  10/4/1953  Upload Date: 4/13/2018 1:06:06 PM
Location:  Harrisburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3885(4-6-2) PRR 3843(4-6-2)
Views:  413   Comments: 0
PRR 3885, K-4S, 1953
Title:  PRR 3885, K-4S, 1953
Description:  Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones that was taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Passenger Station in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on 4 October 1953. Shown here (F to R) are PRR engines #3885 and #3843. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" built in Juniata during 1923; #3885 was retired in March of 1954, but #3843 was retired in October of 1955. It's worth noting that this image was the cover photo of the March 1978 issue of "The Keystone" magazine. #4 of 14.
Photo Date:  10/4/1953  Upload Date: 4/13/2018 1:07:25 PM
Location:  Harrisburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3885(4-6-2) PRR 3843(4-6-2)
Views:  391   Comments: 0
PRR Harrisburg Passenger Station, #2 of 3, 1953
Title:  PRR Harrisburg Passenger Station, #2 of 3, 1953
Description:  Here is the second of three original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Passenger Station in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on 4 October 1953. Partially visible here is #3843, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in March of 1923 and retired in October of 1955 after 32 years of service.
Photo Date:  10/4/1953  Upload Date: 3/24/2025 2:52:23 AM
Location:  Harrisburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3843(4-6-2) PRR 3885(4-6-2)
Views:  8   Comments: 0
PRR Harrisburg Passenger Station, #1 of 3, 1953
Title:  PRR Harrisburg Passenger Station, #1 of 3, 1953
Description:  Here is the first of three original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Passenger Station in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on 4 October 1953. Partially visible here is #3843, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in March of 1923 and retired in October of 1955 after 32 years of service.
Photo Date:  10/4/1953  Upload Date: 3/24/2025 2:51:57 AM
Location:  Harrisburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Station,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3843(4-6-2)
Views:  11   Comments: 0
PRR Harrisburg Passenger Station, #3 of 3, 1953
Title:  PRR Harrisburg Passenger Station, #3 of 3, 1953
Description:  Here is the third of three original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Passenger Station in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on 4 October 1953. Partially visible here is #3843, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in March of 1923 and retired in October of 1955 after 32 years of service.
Photo Date:  10/4/1953  Upload Date: 7/28/2021 8:22:10 AM
Location:  Harrisburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3843(4-6-2)
Views:  209   Comments: 0
Altoona RR Pictorial History, Page 97, 1996
Title:  Altoona RR Pictorial History, Page 97, 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 97. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3844, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in March of 1923 and retired in December of 1949 after 26 years of service. It's pulling a passenger train past the Kittanning Point Station on its way down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona and points East. Note the semaphores on the signal bridge.
Photo Date:  1/1/1996  Upload Date: 11/24/2017 2:07:23 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3844(4-6-2)
Views:  349   Comments: 0
PRR 3847, K-4S, 1946
Title:  PRR 3847, K-4S, 1946
Description:  Portraits 3. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via Charles E. Winters that was taken at the Passenger Station in Englewood, Illinois, on 13 October 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3847, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1923, rebuilt by Lima with rotary cam poppet valves in 1939, and retired in November of 1953 after 30 years of faithful service. (#29 of 33)
Photo Date:  10/13/1946  Upload Date: 2/1/2021 9:10:31 PM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3847(4-6-2)
Views:  413   Comments: 0
PRR 3847, K-4S, 1948
Title:  PRR 3847, K-4S, 1948
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Chicago, Illinois, in September of 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3847, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1923, rebuilt by Lima with rotary cam poppet valves in 1939, and retired in November of 1953 after 30 years of faithful service. The name of the Hostler pictured here is not recorded. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  9/22/1948  Upload Date: 12/10/2022 11:07:01 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3847(4-6-2)
Views:  314   Comments: 0
PRR 3847, K-4S, 1949
Title:  PRR 3847, K-4S, 1949
Description:  Portraits 3. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via Charles E. Winters that was taken at the Passenger Station in Cincinnati, Ohio, on 9 April 1949. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #3847 and another locomotive whose number is not recorded. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" locomotives. #3847 was built in Juniata during April of 1923, rebuilt by Lima with rotary cam poppet valves in 1939, and retired in November of 1953 after 30 years of faithful service. (#30 of 33)
Photo Date:  4/9/1949  Upload Date: 2/1/2021 9:11:59 PM
Location:  Cincinnati, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3847(4-6-2)
Views:  520   Comments: 0
"The Lima Story: 2," Page 23, 1952
Title:  "The Lima Story: 2," Page 23, 1952
Description:  Here is page six of a six-page article by David P. Morgan entitled "The Lima Story:2 ~ Blueprint Locomotives." It was published originally in the March 1952 issue of "Trains & Travel" magazine, page 23. Partial Caption: "When the Lima Locomotive Works held a postwar open-house day for railfans, display power included (from front to rear of shop): PRR K-4 No. 3847 equipped with rotary cam poppet valves; [and] PRR J-1 class 2-10-4." Engine #3847 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1923 and retired in November of 1953 after 30 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  3/1/1952  Upload Date: 2/21/2020 10:24:59 AM
Location:  Lima, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3847(4-6-2)
Views:  563   Comments: 0
PRR "Story Of A Pacific," Page 55, 1956
Title:  PRR "Story Of A Pacific," Page 55, 1956
Description:  Here is page 12 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 55. Both of the locomotives in the top two photos are PRR Class K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" that were built in Juniata. Top Photo: #5399 was built in August of 1924, rebuilt with oscillating cams by Lima Locomotive Works in 1939, and retired in November of 1953. Middle Photo: #3847 was built in April of 1923, rebuilt with rotary cam poppet valves, and retired in November of 1953. (See separate article entitled "Poppet-Valve Pacific" which was published originally in the October 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, pages 65-68.)
Photo Date:  8/1/1956  Upload Date: 6/18/2018 1:57:58 AM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3847(4-6-2) PRR 5399(4-6-2)
Views:  901   Comments: 0
"Locomotives Of The Pennsylvania Railroad," Page 52, 1959
Title:  "Locomotives Of The Pennsylvania Railroad," Page 52, 1959
Description:  Here is a photo that was included in Paul T. Warner's book entitled "Locomotives Of The Pennsylvania Railroad: 1834-1924," page 52. Photo Caption: "'The Admiral' leaving Englewood Station on July 11, 1948, with poppet valve K-4s and ten cars." Photo by Harold Stirton. Shown here is PRR engine #3847, a K-4S (4-6-2, "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1923 and retired in November of 1953 after 30 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  5/5/1959  Upload Date: 12/3/2017 4:42:24 AM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3847(4-6-2)
Views:  1916   Comments: 0
"Power To Burn," Page 8, 1976
Title:  "Power To Burn," Page 8, 1976
Description:  Here is page eight of a 96-page monograph entitled "Power To Burn: Smoke, Steam, & Cinders" that was edited by James M. Shafer and published during 1976. Top Photo Caption: "PRR Class E-6X, an experimental passenger engine, was built in Juniata in 1910." Bottom Photo, Revised Caption: "PRR No. 3847 tried experimental [rotary cam poppet] valves on its K-4S engine at Juniata."
Photo Date:  8/29/1976  Upload Date: 2/20/2019 11:56:09 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1067(4-4-2) PRR 3847(4-6-2)
Views:  812   Comments: 0
"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 34, 1976
Title:  "A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 34, 1976
Description:  Here is page 34 of a 40-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "A Picture Study Of The K-4." First issued in October 1967, revised in September 1976. Section Caption: "Some Modifications." Both of the locomotives pictured here are Pennsylvania Railroad K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" built in Juniata. Top Photo: #3847 was built during April of 1923 and retired in November of 1953. Bottom Photo: #5399 was built during August of 1924 and retired in November of 1953.
Photo Date:  9/22/1976  Upload Date: 4/10/2019 1:23:28 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3847(4-6-2) PRR 5399(4-6-2)
Views:  761   Comments: 0
PRR 3850, K-4S, c. 1940
Title:  PRR 3850, K-4S, c. 1940
Description:  Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3850, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1923 and retired in June of 1948 after 25 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. ("Leftystoys"; #2 of 7)
Photo Date:  7/10/1940  Upload Date: 4/2/2019 8:34:27 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3850(4-6-2)
Views:  553   Comments: 0
PRR 3851, K-4S, c. 1938
Title:  PRR 3851, K-4S, c. 1938
Description:  Portraits 2. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3851, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1923 and retired in September of 1955 after 32 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#34 of 36)
Photo Date:  8/9/1938  Upload Date: 1/17/2021 1:05:55 AM
Location:  Elida, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3851(4-6-2)
Views:  254   Comments: 0
PRR 4-6-2 #3851
Title:  PRR 4-6-2 #3851
Description:  Solid and reliable was this Pennsy K-4s class 4-6-2 Pacific built by their Juniata Shops in April of 1923 (serial #3751). The loco lasted until being sent to the scrappers in August of 1953. J.R. Quinn photo
Photo Date:  11/6/1947  Upload Date: 6/23/2020 5:52:36 AM
Location:  East St Louis, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3851(4-6-2)
Views:  203   Comments: 0
PRR 3853, K-4S, 1945
Title:  PRR 3853, K-4S, 1945
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the 46th Street Enginehouse in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 5 December 1945. Shown 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. Raymond C. Laws Collection.
Photo Date:  12/5/1945  Upload Date: 3/18/2019 5:14:00 PM
Location:  West Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3853(4-6-2)
Views:  408   Comments: 0
PRR 3853, K-4S, c. 1957
Title:  PRR 3853, K-4S, c. 1957
Description:  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.
Photo Date:  2/2/1957  Upload Date: 7/17/2021 8:47:53 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3853(4-6-2)
Views:  247   Comments: 0
PRR 3855, K-4S, 1939
Title:  PRR 3855, K-4S, 1939
Description:  SPM. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by a Mr. Weber that was taken in Englewood, Illinois, on 9 August 1939. Shown here are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #3855 and another locomotive whose number is not recorded. Both are K-4's (4-6-2) "Pacifics." #3855 was built in Juniata during April of 1923. They are pulling a 13-car streamliner on the first leg of its journey from the Windy City to Gotham City.
Photo Date:  8/9/1939  Upload Date: 12/21/2018 6:32:39 PM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3855(4-6-2)
Views:  362   Comments: 1
PRR 3857, K-4S, 1937
Title:  PRR 3857, K-4S, 1937
Description:  Here is a photo via Paul W. Prescott that was taken in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on 17 May 1937. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3857, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1923 and retired in August of 1955 after 32 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  5/17/1937  Upload Date: 10/4/2022 8:35:14 AM
Location:  Atlantic City, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3857(4-6-2)
Views:  212   Comments: 0
PRR 3858, K-4S, 1951
Title:  PRR 3858, K-4S, 1951
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Passenger Station in Mount Union, Pennsylvania, in October of 1951. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3858, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1923 and retired in April of 1958 after 35 years of faithful service. Note the trainphone apparatus on the tender's deck. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  10/10/1951  Upload Date: 8/3/2024 11:23:43 AM
Location:  Mount Union, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3858(4-6-2)
Views:  110   Comments: 0
PRR 3858, K-4S, 1955
Title:  PRR 3858, K-4S, 1955
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken at the Enginehouse in South Amboy, New Jersey, in 1955. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3858, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1923 and retired in April of 1958. Partially visible at the left is PRR engine #5471, another K-4S that was constructed by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in March of 1927 and retired in August of 1956. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1955  Upload Date: 6/22/2023 2:01:56 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3858(4-6-2) PRR 5471(4-6-2)
Views:  279   Comments: 0

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