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PRR 5380, K-4S, c. 1924
Title:  PRR 5380, K-4S, c. 1924
Description:  WB. Here is an image of an official photo that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1924. Shown here in the Pennsylvania Railroad's Erecting & Machine Shop are two partially-completed Class K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" steam locomotives: #5380 and an unidentified companion suspended above it. #5380 was built during June of 1924 and retired in January of 1949 after 25 years of faithful service. (Not Burket Collection.)
Photo Date:  6/21/1924  Upload Date: 8/26/2020 5:49:05 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5380(4-6-2)
Views:  332   Comments: 0
PRR 5385, K-4S, 1924
Title:  PRR 5385, K-4S, 1924
Description:  Here is a builder's photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5385, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1924 and retired in June of 1948 after 24 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  6/21/1924  Upload Date: 6/20/2020 10:36:23 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5385(4-6-2)
Views:  472   Comments: 0
"From Baltimore To Harrisburg," Page 39, 19.Œ
Title:  "From Baltimore To Harrisburg," Page 39, 19.Œ
Description:  ¬rSD¹IL
Photo Date:  8/1/1944  Upload Date: 5/1/2022 6:47:48 AM
Location:  Freeland, MD
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5385(4-6-2)
Views:  183   Comments: 0
"Trains" Centennial Issue, Page 13, 1946
Title:  "Trains" Centennial Issue, Page 13, 1946
Description:  Here is page 13 of the April 1946 issue of "Trains" magazine. It's the fourth page of a four-page camera study entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad: Keystone Vignettes." No author is specified. Pictured Clockwise From Top Left: Bundled-up railroader signaling at an unidentified location; K-4S #5385 heads a passenger train near Freeland, Maryland, in this photo by William Moedinger Jr.; a hostler and his female apprentice servicing a live steam locomotive at an unidentified location; GG-1 #4835 pulls a passenger train through Elizabeth, New Jersey, in this Herbert Weisberger photo; H-6A #2546 heads a triple-headed coal train near Radnor, Pennsylvania, in 1911; and railroad photographer H.W. Pontin (at left) aims his camera from atop Signal Bridge #2418 at the Horseshoe Curve in this 1940 photo by Harry T. Sohlberg.
Photo Date:  4/13/1946  Upload Date: 4/16/2017 5:02:31 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 4835(GG1) PRR 2546(2-8-0) PRR 5385(4-6-2)
Views:  754   Comments: 0
PRR 5387, K-4S, 1941
Title:  PRR 5387, K-4S, 1941
Description:  Harley. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Tom Harley that was taken in Crestline, Ohio, on 2 December 1941. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5387 and another locomotive whose road number is not recorded. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics." #5387 was built in Juniata during June of 1924 and retired in December of 1955 after 31 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  12/2/1941  Upload Date: 6/25/2022 10:43:58 PM
Location:  Crestline, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5387(4-6-2)
Views:  51   Comments: 0
PRR 4-6-2 #5388 - Pennsylvania RR
Title:  PRR 4-6-2 #5388 - Pennsylvania RR
Description:  Here a crew member stands on the running board to give the 1927 PRR Juniata Shops built K-4s Paciifc a check and a wipe. Specifics - serial #3913, K-4s, 80" drivers, 205 psi boiler pressure, 27x28" cylinders, engine weight of 304,500 lb, tractive effort of 44,460 lb. The loco was retired and scrapped in August of 1956. The location and date were not given so approximates were used. Unknown photographer. Thanks to Robert Hess (see comment below) who alerted me that the original loco posting was incorrectly identified. I VERY much appreciate the help! Thanks, Robert!
Photo Date:  6/1/1935  Upload Date: 11/5/2015 8:14:35 AM
Location:  Unknown, PA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5388(4-6-2)
Views:  296   Comments: 3
PRR 5388, K-4S, 1946
Title:  PRR 5388, K-4S, 1946
Description:  Portraits 4. Here is a steam locomotive portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Hagerstown, Maryland, on 6 September 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5388, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1924 and retired in August of 1956 after 32 years of service. (#34 of 40)
Photo Date:  9/6/1946  Upload Date: 3/2/2021 8:36:20 AM
Location:  Hagerstown, MD
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5388(4-6-2)
Views:  271   Comments: 0
"Horseshoe Curve Pictorial," Page 36, 2004
Title:  "Horseshoe Curve Pictorial," Page 36, 2004
Description:  Here is page eight of a 12-page camera study entitled "Horseshoe Curve Pictorial." It was published originally in the Winter 2004 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 36. Top Photo Caption: "J-1 #6437 drifts downgrade, circa 1950." PRR engine #6437 is a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during October of 1943 and retired in February of 1960. Middle Photo Caption: "I-1sa #4271 with a caboose hop, westbound, circa 1950." Photo by Bruce D. Fales. PRR engine #4271 is an I-1SA built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S in July of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in October of 1944, and retired in January of 1960. Bottom Photo Caption: "Double-headed K-4's (led by #5389), eastbound, with the fireman enjoying a respite, circa 1948." Photo by Bruce D. Fales. PRR engine #5389 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in July of 1924 and retired in November of 1955.
Photo Date:  12/21/2004  Upload Date: 1/6/2018 11:47:56 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 6437(2-10-4) PRR 4271(2-10-0) PRR 5389(4-6-2)
Views:  567   Comments: 0
PRR 5390, K-4S, 1949
Title:  PRR 5390, K-4S, 1949
Description:  Lorenz. Here is a photo via Bob Lorenz that was taken near Baltimore, Maryland, in 1949. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5390, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1924 and retired in August of 1956 after 32 years of faithful service. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  8/15/1949  Upload Date: 7/5/2021 10:08:00 AM
Location:  Baltimore, MD
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5390(4-6-2)
Views:  312   Comments: 0
PRR 4-6-2 #5390
Title:  PRR 4-6-2 #5390
Description:  Putting on a showy display as it heads up an afternoon passenger train, #5390 gives us an iconic view of passenger railroading in 1950. This K4s, built in 7/1924 by the Altoona shops, eventually was scrapped in 8/1956. R.G. Nugent photo credit. One of my favorite PRR Pacific action shots!
Photo Date:  4/16/1950  Upload Date: 9/26/2013 9:32:09 AM
Location:  Keating Summit, PA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 5390(4-6-2)
Views:  491   Comments: 2
PRR 5391, K-4S, c. 1955
Title:  PRR 5391, K-4S, c. 1955
Description:  Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's 30th Street Station in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c. 1955. Shown here is PRR engine #5391, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in July of 1924 and retired in April of 1956 after 32 years of service.
Photo Date:  4/23/1955  Upload Date: 3/31/2024 6:46:46 AM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5391(4-6-2)
Views:  74   Comments: 0
PRR 4-6-2 #5393
Title:  PRR 4-6-2 #5393
Description:  Beautiful example of a K-4s 4-6-2 Pacific built by the PRR Juniata Shops in July of 1924. The long steam chest design on this 4-6-2 was shared with 2-8-2's built by Juniata. The loco (serial #3918) lasted until it was retired and scrapped in September of 1956, one of the last K-4's to go. J.R. Quinn photo
Photo Date:  10/31/1944  Upload Date: 6/23/2020 5:52:57 AM
Location:  East St Louis, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5393(4-6-2)
Views:  178   Comments: 0
PRR 5394, K-4S, c. 1929
Title:  PRR 5394, K-4S, c. 1929
Description:  Here is a photo by Joseph Burt via Rail Photo Service that was taken near Mineola, New York, c. 1929. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5394, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1924 and retired in December of 1954 after 30 years of faithful service. Note the electrified third rail installed at this location. John S. Fisher Collection; #25 of 36.
Photo Date:  9/22/1929  Upload Date: 7/2/2022 7:49:23 AM
Location:  Mineola, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5394(4-6-2)
Views:  138   Comments: 0
PRR 4-6-2 #5394
Title:  PRR 4-6-2 #5394
Description:  Built by the PRR Juniata Shops in July of 1924 and just one of the hundreds of PRR Pacifics, this loco served 30 years before retirement in December of 1954. A note on the back states "PRR K-4 no. 5394, from 40th st. bridge over Main Line, near the 46th st. yard." Anthony H. Perles photo
Photo Date:  8/23/1953  Upload Date: 11/8/2019 12:41:55 PM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5394(4-6-2)
Views:  270   Comments: 0
PRR 5396, K-4S, 1955
Title:  PRR 5396, K-4S, 1955
Description:  Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Camden, New Jersey, on 3 September 1955. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5396, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1924 and retired in December of 1955 after 31 years of faithful service. ("LouisFols"; #12 of 15)
Photo Date:  9/3/1955  Upload Date: 4/8/2020 8:34:22 PM
Location:  Camden, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5396(4-6-2)
Views:  337   Comments: 0
PRR 5399, K-4S, 1935
Title:  PRR 5399, K-4S, 1935
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, on 15 July 1935. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5399, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during August of 1924, rebuilt with Poppet Valves and a front-end throttle in 1939, and retired in November of 1953 after 29 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  7/15/1935  Upload Date: 3/19/2023 1:52:44 PM
Location:  Huntingdon, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5399(4-6-2)
Views:  247   Comments: 0
PRR Locomotive Roster, Page 64, OCT 1941
Title:  PRR Locomotive Roster, Page 64, OCT 1941
Description:  Here is page 30 of a 34-page article (in five installments) entitled "Locomotives Of the Pennsylvania." It was published originally in the October 1941 isske of "Railroad" magazine, page 64. Shown here is the PRR's poppet-valve equipped engine #5399, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during August of 1924 and retired in November of 1953 after 29 years of service.
Photo Date:  10/1/1941  Upload Date: 2/15/2018 6:07:21 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5399(4-6-2)
Views:  691   Comments: 0
PRR 5399, K-4S, 1941
Title:  PRR 5399, K-4S, 1941
Description:  Here is a photo from an article entitled "Locomotives Of the Pennsylvania." It was published originally in the October 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 64. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's poppet-valve equipped engine #5399, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during August of 1924 and retired in November of 1953 after 29 years of faithful service. (#3,200)
Photo Date:  10/1/1941  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 3:55:39 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5399(4-6-2)
Views:  566   Comments: 0
"Poppet-Valve Pacific," Page 65, 1941
Title:  "Poppet-Valve Pacific," Page 65, 1941
Description:  Here is page one of a four-page article entitled "Poppet-Valve Pacific." It was published originally in the October 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 65. This article concerns the installation and testing of poppet valves on Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5399, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during August of 1924 and retired in November of 1953 after 29 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  10/1/1941  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 3:46:50 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5399(4-6-2)
Views:  518   Comments: 0
"Poppet-Valve Pacific," Page 66, 1941
Title:  "Poppet-Valve Pacific," Page 66, 1941
Description:  Here is page two of a four-page article entitled "Poppet-Valve Pacific." It was published originally in the October 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 66. This article concerns the installation and testing of poppet valves on Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5399, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during August of 1924 and retired in November of 1953 after 29 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  10/1/1941  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 3:49:26 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5399(4-6-2)
Views:  546   Comments: 0
"Poppet-Valve Pacific," Page 67, 1941
Title:  "Poppet-Valve Pacific," Page 67, 1941
Description:  Here is page three of a four-page article entitled "Poppet-Valve Pacific." It was published originally in the October 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 67. This article concerns the installation and testing of poppet valves on Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5399, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during August of 1924 and retired in November of 1953 after 29 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  10/1/1941  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 3:51:32 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5399(4-6-2)
Views:  550   Comments: 0
"Poppet-Valve Pacific," Page 68, 1941
Title:  "Poppet-Valve Pacific," Page 68, 1941
Description:  Here is page four of a four-page article entitled "Poppet-Valve Pacific." It was published originally in the October 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 68. This article concerns the installation and testing of poppet valves on Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5399, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during August of 1924 and retired in November of 1953 after 29 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  10/1/1941  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 3:53:44 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5399(4-6-2) SOU 1380(4-6-2)
Views:  610   Comments: 0
PRR 5399, K-4S, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 5399, K-4S, c. 1946
Description:  Portraits 1. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5399, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during August of 1924, rebuilt with Poppet Valves and a front-end throttle in 1939, and retired in November of 1953 after 29 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. (#3 of 10)
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 4/13/2018 1:42:26 AM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5399(4-6-2)
Views:  763   Comments: 1
PRR 5475, K-4S, 1949
Title:  PRR 5475, K-4S, 1949
Description:  Here is a photo by Howard Davis that was taken in Cincinnati, Ohio, on 14 May 1949. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5475, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during September of 1927 and retired in April of 1958 after 31 years of faithful service. The names of the two Railroaders pictured here are not recorded. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  5/14/1949  Upload Date: 9/26/2022 3:30:12 PM
Location:  Cincinnati, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5475(4-6-2)
Views:  338   Comments: 0
PRR 4-6-2 #5476 - Pennsylvania RR
Title:  PRR 4-6-2 #5476 - Pennsylvania RR
Description:  PRR #5476 was another 1927 Baldwin built Pacific with 80" drivers and 205 psi boiler pressure. Note the parallel switch rods along side the track.
Photo Date:  6/28/1938  Upload Date: 8/25/2013 8:17:58 AM
Location:  Plain City, OH
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 5476(4-6-2)
Views:  520   Comments: 1
PRR 5476, K-4S, c. 1950
Title:  PRR 5476, K-4S, c. 1950
Description:  Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5476, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during September of 1927 and retired in May of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. Published and distributed by FJC Products of Newport, Delaware.
Photo Date:  8/15/1950  Upload Date: 12/17/2018 9:57:18 AM
Location:  Camden, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5476(4-6-2)
Views:  758   Comments: 1
PRR 5477
Title:  PRR 5477
Description:  Nice example of a 1927 PRR Juniata shops built K-4s Pacific. Specifics - K-4s, 80" drivers, 205 psi boiler pressure, 27x28" cylinders, engine weight of 304,500 lb, tractive effort of 44,460 lb. The date & location were not given so approximates were used. Unknown photographer
Photo Date:  6/1/1945  Upload Date: 11/5/2015 8:14:27 AM
Location:  Unknown, PA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5477(4-6-2)
Views:  249   Comments: 0
PRR 5477, K-4S, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 5477, K-4S, c. 1946
Description:  Portraits 10. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5477, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during September of 1927 and retired in October of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#37 of 72)
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 1/2/2023 3:15:46 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5477(4-6-2)
Views:  137   Comments: 0
PRR 4-6-2 #5479 - Pennsylvania RR
Title:  PRR 4-6-2 #5479 - Pennsylvania RR
Description:  According to the information on the back of this contrasty b&w photo, this is PRR K4s 4-6-2 #5479 in East St Louis, IL, on Oct 29, 1936. New locomotive to this site.
Photo Date:  10/29/1936  Upload Date: 12/18/2012 9:13:33 AM
Location:  East Saint Louis, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 5479(4-6-2)
Views:  397   Comments: 0
PRR 5480, K-4S, 1936
Title:  PRR 5480, K-4S, 1936
Description:  Here is a photo via J.G. Connelly that was taken in East Saint Louis, Illinois, on 15 July 1936. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5480, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during October of 1927 and retired in October of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service. Perhaps the unidentified Hostler pictured here is checkin' his Tweets! Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  7/15/1936  Upload Date: 10/13/2022 10:32:16 PM
Location:  East St. Louis, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5480(4-6-2)
Views:  182   Comments: 0
PRR 5480
Title:  PRR 5480
Description:  Another fine example of the 1927 PRR Juniata Shops built K-4s Pacific, the "Standard of the World" locomotive. Specifics - K-4s, 80" drivers, 205 psi boiler pressure, 27x28" cylinders, engine weight of 304,500 lb, tractive effort of 44,460 lb. The location and date were not given so approximates were used. Unknown photographer
Photo Date:  6/1/1945  Upload Date: 11/5/2015 8:14:31 AM
Location:  Unknown, PA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5480(4-6-2)
Views:  434   Comments: 0
PRR 5480, K-4S, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 5480, K-4S, c. 1946
Description:  Portraits 10. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5480, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during October of 1927 and retired in October of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#38 of 72)
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 1/2/2023 3:19:57 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5480(4-6-2)
Views:  135   Comments: 0
PRR 5481, K-4S, 1937
Title:  PRR 5481, K-4S, 1937
Description:  Here is the Association of American Railroads' stock photo #722. Caption On Reverse: "Pennsylvania Railroad refugee train ready to leave Jeffersonville, Ind., for Indianapolis with hundreds of refugees. The cars were backed down to the water's edge, where the refugees boarded the trains from the rescue boats." The flood proper took place in the last days of January, 1937. Prominent here is PRR engine #5481, a K-4S built in Juniata during October of 1927, later rebuilt as a K-4SA, and retired in November of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #9 of 44.
Photo Date:  2/2/1937  Upload Date: 6/7/2022 10:45:16 AM
Location:  Jeffersonville, IN
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Night,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5481(4-6-2)
Views:  247   Comments: 0
PRR 5481, K-4S, 1938
Title:  PRR 5481, K-4S, 1938
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Rose Lake, Illinois, on 11 November 1938. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5481, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during October of 1927, later rebuilt as a K-4SA, and retired in November of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service. The names of the two Railroaders pictured here are not recorded. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  11/11/1938  Upload Date: 10/13/2022 10:33:25 PM
Location:  Rose Lake, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5481(4-6-2)
Views:  208   Comments: 0
PRR 5481, K-4SA, 1951
Title:  PRR 5481, K-4SA, 1951
Description:  East Altoona. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, in 1951. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5481, a K-4SA (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-4S during October of 1927, later rebuilt as a K-4SA, and retired in November of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service. Note the front-end throttle.
Photo Date:  8/15/1951  Upload Date: 7/15/2024 2:49:15 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5481(4-6-2)
Views:  100   Comments: 0
"Story Of A Pacific," Page 58, 1956
Title:  "Story Of A Pacific," Page 58, 1956
Description:  Here is page 15 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 58. Photo Caption: "Today's version of a proud Pacific finds K-4 front end with relocated generator and headlight, front-end throttle, drop-coupler solid pilot." Shown here is PRR engine #5481, a K-4SA built in Juniata as a K-4S in 1927, rebuilt as a K-4SA, and retired in November of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  8/1/1956  Upload Date: 6/18/2018 2:08:30 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5481(4-6-2)
Views:  334   Comments: 0
PRR 4-6-2 #5482 - Pennsylvania RR
Title:  PRR 4-6-2 #5482 - Pennsylvania RR
Description:  According to the information on the back of the photo, this K4s was in East St Louis, IL on July of 1938. New locomotive to this site.
Photo Date:  7/1/1938  Upload Date: 12/18/2012 9:13:38 AM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 5482(4-6-2)
Views:  424   Comments: 0
PRR 4-6-2 #5482
Title:  PRR 4-6-2 #5482
Description:  Near the end of the construction period, this 1927 Altoona Shops built Pacific still retained the 80" drivers and generated 205 psi boiler pressure for its 27"x28" cylinders. Here it rests in the Rose Lake yard near East St Louis, IL, circa 1940's. Bob Lorenz photo credit.
Photo Date:  6/1/1945  Upload Date: 1/28/2014 9:29:00 AM
Location:  East Saint Louis, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 5482(4-6-2)
Views:  345   Comments: 1
PRR 5482, K-4S, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 5482, K-4S, c. 1946
Description:  Portraits 10. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5482 and another locomotive whose road number is not recorded. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics." #5482 was constructed in Juniata during October of 1927 and retired in October of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service. In this context, they're rockin' 'n' rollin' with "The Golden Arrow." The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#38 of 72)
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 1/2/2023 7:00:30 PM
Location:  Alton, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5482(4-6-2)
Views:  164   Comments: 0
PRR 5482, K-4S, 1947
Title:  PRR 5482, K-4S, 1947
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Passenger Station in Englewood, Illinois, on 26 April 1947. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5482, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in October of 1927 and retired in October of 1956 after 29 years of service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  4/26/1947  Upload Date: 10/13/2022 10:34:32 PM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5482(4-6-2)
Views:  199   Comments: 0
PRR 4-6-2 #5483 - Pennsylvania RR
Title:  PRR 4-6-2 #5483 - Pennsylvania RR
Description:  According to the information on the back of the photo, this K4s photo was taken in St. Louis, MO, in Sept, 1937. New locomotive to this site.
Photo Date:  9/1/1937  Upload Date: 12/18/2012 9:13:43 AM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 5483(4-6-2)
Views:  525   Comments: 0
PRR 5485, K-4S, c. 1953
Title:  PRR 5485, K-4S, c. 1953
Description:  Harvey. Here is a photo by John R. Crosby via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5485, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during October of 1927 and retired in May of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service. Caption On Reverse: "'Pennsylvanian,' #79. 15 cars at 85 m.p.h. K-4s replacing disabled diesel and making up part of two hours lost." The exact date and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:  9/22/1953  Upload Date: 8/22/2024 8:40:21 AM
Location:  Smithville, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5485(4-6-2)
Views:  77   Comments: 0
PRR 4-6-2 #5485 - Pennsylvania RR
Title:  PRR 4-6-2 #5485 - Pennsylvania RR
Description:  PRR #5485 was a 1927 PRR Altoona shops built Pacific with 80" drivers and 205 psi boiler pressure. Bob Lorenz photo.
Photo Date:  5/16/1954  Upload Date: 8/25/2013 8:18:16 AM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 5485(4-6-2)
Views:  492   Comments: 1
The PRR leaves as we await departure on B&O Train 2
Title:  The PRR leaves as we await departure on B&O Train 2
Description:  We are on B&O Number 2 The National Limited
Photo Date:  4/6/1952  Upload Date: 1/22/2011 12:04:40 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Lew Schneider
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 5486(4-6-2)
Views:  872   Comments: 1
Details
Title:  Details
Description:  A Block diagram of a Stem Locomotive and a model of the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) 5486
Photo Date:  5/12/2011  Upload Date: 5/16/2011 11:02:58 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  James Hopkins
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5486(4-6-2)
Views:  372   Comments: 0
PRR 5487, K-4S, 1937
Title:  PRR 5487, K-4S, 1937
Description:  Here is a photo by Arthur B. Johnson that was taken in East Saint Louis, Illinois, on 9 September 1937. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5487, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during November of 1927 and retired in October of 1956. Partially visible at the right is PRR engine #6777, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works in March of 1930 and retired in January of 1957. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  9/9/1937  Upload Date: 10/4/2022 7:17:11 PM
Location:  East St. Louis, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5487(4-6-2) PRR 6777(4-8-2)
Views:  214   Comments: 1
PRR 5488, K-4S, c. 1937
Title:  PRR 5488, K-4S, c. 1937
Description:  Portraits 1. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5488, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during November of 1927 and retired in May of 1948 after 21 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. (#4 of 10)
Photo Date:  5/16/1937  Upload Date: 4/13/2018 1:43:30 AM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5488(4-6-2)
Views:  289   Comments: 0
PRR 5489, K-4S, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 5489, K-4S, c. 1946
Description:  Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm B&W slide of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5489, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during December of 1927 and retired in July of 1948 after 21 years of faithful service. The sign on the smokebox indicates that it's the "Spirit of St. Louis." The photograhper's name, the date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 3/17/2020 3:49:31 PM
Location:  Terre Haute, IN
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5489(4-6-2)
Views:  591   Comments: 1
PRR 4-6-2 #5491
Title:  PRR 4-6-2 #5491
Description:  Good looking photo by an unknown photographer captures this Altoona built K4s in the afternoon sun. Sadly, it went to the scrap line in April of 1949. Bet it headed up some fast moving passenger trains in its time though! Date and location are approximate.
Photo Date:  6/1/1946  Upload Date: 9/26/2013 9:32:21 AM
Location:  Unknown, PA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 5491(4-6-2)
Views:  384   Comments: 0
PRR 5492, K-4S, 1938
Title:  PRR 5492, K-4S, 1938
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in East Saint Louis, Illinois, on 17 July 1938. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5492, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during January of 1928 and retired in August of 1956 after 28 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  7/17/1938  Upload Date: 9/12/2022 8:06:35 AM
Location:  East St. Louis, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5492(4-6-2)
Views:  275   Comments: 0

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