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"Broadway Limited," Pages 4-5, 1927
Title:  "Broadway Limited," Pages 4-5, 1927
Description:  Here are pages four and five of a 47-page booklet by Katherine Woods entitled "The Broadway Limited: 1902-1927." It was issued originally by the Pennsylvania Railroad in 1927. Left-Hand Page Photo Caption: "Pennsylvania Station, New York." Right-Hand Page: Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3678, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1918, streamlined in 1941, and retired in 1957 after 39 years of faithful service. Photo taken near Metuchen, New Jersey, c. 1923.
Photo Date:  6/15/1927  Upload Date: 11/1/2022 9:55:02 PM
Location:  New York Penn Sta, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3678(4-6-2)
Views:  152   Comments: 0
PRR 3678, K-4S, 1945
Title:  PRR 3678, K-4S, 1945
Description:  WB. Here is an image of a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3678, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1918, streamlined in 1941, and retired in 1957 after 39 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  11/14/1945  Upload Date: 7/21/2022 10:35:11 PM
Location:  East St. Louis, MO
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3678(4-6-2)
Views:  252   Comments: 0
PRR 3678, K-4S, 1954
Title:  PRR 3678, K-4S, 1954
Description:  Here is a photo via Paul W. Prescott that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, on 15 May 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3678, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1918, streamlined in 1941, and retired in July of 1957 after 39 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  5/15/1954  Upload Date: 9/26/2022 3:29:12 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3678(4-6-2)
Views:  237   Comments: 0
PRR 3678, K-4S, c. 1955
Title:  PRR 3678, K-4S, c. 1955
Description:  Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3678, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1918, streamlined in 1941, and retired in 1957 after 39 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Produced and distributed by FJC Products of Newport, Delaware.
Photo Date:  7/7/1955  Upload Date: 1/6/2019 12:33:50 AM
Location:  Camden, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3678(4-6-2)
Views:  452   Comments: 1
PRR 3678, K-4S, 1956
Title:  PRR 3678, K-4S, 1956
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Newark, New Jersey, on 10 July 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3678, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1918, streamlined in 1941, and retired in July of 1957 after 39 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  7/10/1956  Upload Date: 1/12/2024 12:13:17 AM
Location:  Newark, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3678(4-6-2)
Views:  144   Comments: 0
PRR 3678, K-4S, 1956
Title:  PRR 3678, K-4S, 1956
Description:  Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Kearny, New Jersey, on 31 July 1956. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3678, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1918, streamlined in 1941, and retired in 1957 after 39 years of faithful service. ("LouisFols"; #10 of 15)
Photo Date:  7/31/1956  Upload Date: 4/8/2020 9:23:12 AM
Location:  Kearny, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3678(4-6-2)
Views:  488   Comments: 0
PRR 3678, K-4S, 1956
Title:  PRR 3678, K-4S, 1956
Description:  Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Perth Amboy, New Jersey, on 3 August 1956. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3678, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1918, streamlined in 1941, and retired in 1957 after 39 years of faithful service. ("LouisFols"; #11 of 15)
Photo Date:  8/3/1956  Upload Date: 4/8/2020 9:24:43 AM
Location:  Perth Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3678(4-6-2)
Views:  483   Comments: 0
PRR 3681, K-4S, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 3681, K-4S, c. 1946
Description:  Showalter. Here is a photo showing the front end of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3681, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1918 and retired in October of 1950 after 32 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (5; #1 of 3)
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 3/13/2021 10:07:55 PM
Location:  Winslow, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3681(4-6-2)
Views:  221   Comments: 0
"Story Of A Pacific," Page 45, 1956
Title:  "Story Of A Pacific," Page 45, 1956
Description:  Here is page two 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 45. All of the locomotives pictured here are PRR Class K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" that were built in Juniata. On The Left: #3731 was built in 1920 and retired in August of 1952. Second From Left: #3681 was built in 1918 and retired in October of 1950. Third & Fourth From Left: Both are of #5495, which was built in 1928 and retired in April of 1956. Incidentally, the builder's plate depicted at the top of the page belongs to engine #5495.
Photo Date:  8/1/1956  Upload Date: 6/18/2018 1:25:30 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3731(4-6-2) PRR 3681(4-6-2) PRR 5495(4-6-2)
Views:  678   Comments: 0
PRR 4-6-2 #3726 - Pennsylvania RR
Title:  PRR 4-6-2 #3726 - Pennsylvania RR
Description:  Here is an example of the famous K-4s class Pacifics that pulled the troop trains during WWII and passenger trains after the war. 80" drivers and 205 psi boiler pressure made it a fast moving locomotive. Date is approximate.
Photo Date:  6/1/1946  Upload Date: 8/20/2013 8:59:37 PM
Location:  Canton, OH
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 3726(4-6-2)
Views:  384   Comments: 0
PRR 4-6-2 #3726
Title:  PRR 4-6-2 #3726
Description:  Another Altoona shops built K4s is this good looking brute in an unknown location. The 80" drivers are tucked in neatly behind the rods and pipes, half obscuring them. According to the Altoona records, this K4s class loco was scrapped in April of 1950. Date is approximate.
Photo Date:  6/1/1949  Upload Date: 9/26/2013 9:32:04 AM
Location:  Unknown, PA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 3726(4-6-2)
Views:  338   Comments: 0
PRR 3743, K-4S, c. 1938
Title:  PRR 3743, K-4S, c. 1938
Description:  Here is the Association of American Railroads' stock photo #575. Caption On Reverse: "Group of 'Pennsy' steam locomotives." Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #3743, #3885, #6915, #3727, and #5385. Engine #3743 is a K-4S built in Juniata in March of 1920 and retired in November of 1948. #3885 is a K-4S built in Altoona in September of 1923 and retired in March of 1954. Engine #6915 is an M-1 built by Baldwin in November of 1926 and retired in April of 1956. #3727 is a K-4S built in Juniata in February of 1920 and retired in August of 1956. Engine #5385 is a K-4S built by Baldwin in June of 1924 and retired in June of 1948. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #8 of 44. (#9,000)
Photo Date:  8/9/1938  Upload Date: 6/7/2022 6:42:09 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3743(4-6-2) PRR 3885(4-6-2) PRR 6915(4-8-2) PRR 3727(4-6-2) PRR 5385(4-6-2)
Views:  309   Comments: 0
PRR 3727, K-4S, 1939
Title:  PRR 3727, K-4S, 1939
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Sunbury, Pennsylvania, on 8 July 1939. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3727, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during February of 1920 and retired in August of 1956 after 36 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  7/8/1939  Upload Date: 10/3/2022 8:26:05 AM
Location:  Sunbury, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3727(4-6-2)
Views:  226   Comments: 0
"Trains" Magazine, October 1944
Title:  "Trains" Magazine, October 1944
Description:  Here is a photo taken by Mr. Anthony P. Formanek. It was published originally in the October 1944 issue of "Trains" magazine, pages 22-23. Photo Caption: "A K-4 speeds its train near Rahway, N.J., before electrification of the Pennsy's New York Division." PRR engine #3731 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during February of 1920 and retired in August of 1952 after 32 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  10/1/1944  Upload Date: 9/20/2019 2:30:34 AM
Location:  Rahway, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3731(4-6-2)
Views:  491   Comments: 1
"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 2, 1976
Title:  "A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 2, 1976
Description:  Here is page two 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: "What could be more 'PENNSY' than a K-4 in the famous Broad Street Station in Philadelphia, Pa.? Here we see engine 3731 about ready to depart with a New York Express sometime in the twenties." Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3731 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during February of 1920 and retired in August of 1952 after 32 years of faithful service. Note the white "summer" headgear on the traincrew.
Photo Date:  9/22/1976  Upload Date: 4/3/2019 8:14:17 PM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3731(4-6-2)
Views:  458   Comments: 0
"Horseshoe Curve," Page 33, 1941
Title:  "Horseshoe Curve," Page 33, 1941
Description:  Here is page six of an eight-page article by Harry T. Sohlberg entitled "Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in the March 1941 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 33. Top Photo: Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #3733 and #1339. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" built in Juniata. #3733 was built during February of 1920 and retired in April of 1956. #1339 was built during April of 1918 and retired in February of 1956. They are pulling an eastbound passenger train around the Horseshoe Curve and down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona, Harrisburg, and Philadelphia. Note the illustration of an inclined plane and a two-sectioned boat on the Allegheny Portage Railroad (1834-1854).
Photo Date:  3/1/1941  Upload Date: 7/16/2016 12:51:01 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3733(4-6-2)
Views:  634   Comments: 0
"Horseshoe Curve," Page 26, 1941
Title:  "Horseshoe Curve," Page 26, 1941
Description:  Here is page seven of a seven-page article by Harry T. Sohlberg entitled "Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in the November 1941 issue of "Mutual Magazine," page 26. (This is actually a reprint of an article published in the March 1941 issue of "Trains" magazine, pages 28-35.) Partial Caption: "No. 24 slips downgrade on one of the inside tracks. No. 24 is an afternoon maid-of-all-work passenger train from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia." Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #3733 and #1339. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" built in Juniata. #3733 was built during February of 1920 and retired in April of 1956, while #1339 was built during April of 1918 and retired in February of 1956.
Photo Date:  11/3/1941  Upload Date: 1/26/2019 11:01:37 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3733(4-6-2)
Views:  401   Comments: 0
PRR 4-6-2 #3733
Title:  PRR 4-6-2 #3733
Description:  Here is a 1920 Altoona Shops built Pacific doing what it did best - heading up a long string of cars - this time freight. F. R. Kern Jr photo. With help from Dave Korhammer (comment below), the location is Frankford Jct. coming off the Delair Bridge route from South Jersey. Date is approximate.
Photo Date:  6/1/1945  Upload Date: 1/28/2014 9:26:41 AM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 3733(4-6-2)
Views:  714   Comments: 6
"Railroads Of Wilmington," Page 19, 1949
Title:  "Railroads Of Wilmington," Page 19, 1949
Description:  Here is page two of a four-page camera study by R.H. Braun & W.P. Fisher entitled "Railroads Of Wilmington." It was published originally in the September 1949 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 19. Top Photo, Partial Caption: "A proud PRR K-4 Pacific accelerates the Norfolk-bound 'Del-Mar-Va Express' out of Wilmington for the Old Dominion State." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3733, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during February of 1920 and retired in April of 1956. Bottom Photo, Partial Caption: "A wide-firebox Consolidation [#1673] brings the Reading's local freight to the Sixth Avenue Yard limit."
Photo Date:  9/1/1949  Upload Date: 4/25/2022 7:48:32 AM
Location:  Wilmington, DE
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3733(4-6-2) RDG 1673(2-8-0)
Views:  208   Comments: 0
PRR 5466, K-4S, c. 1954
Title:  PRR 5466, K-4S, c. 1954
Description:  Mann. Here is a photo by Wm. J. Pontin. Prominent here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5466 and #3733. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" steam locomotives. #5466 was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1927 and retired in August of 1956, while #3733 was constructed in Juniata in February of 1920 and retired in April of 1956. Note the three unidentified Mechanics, hard at work on #3733! The exact date and the location are not recorded. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  11/14/1954  Upload Date: 4/13/2021 8:01:45 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5466(4-6-2) PRR 3733(4-6-2)
Views:  529   Comments: 0
PRR 3733, K-4S, 1955
Title:  PRR 3733, K-4S, 1955
Description:  SPM. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide (converted to B&W) of a photo by Charles L. Ballard that was taken in Allenhurst, New Jersey, on 6 August 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3733, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during February of 1920 and retired in April of 1956 after 36 years of faithful service. Published and distributed by Audio-Visual Designs; OGS-23.
Photo Date:  8/6/1955  Upload Date: 12/19/2018 12:25:14 PM
Location:  Allenhurst, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3733(4-6-2)
Views:  444   Comments: 1
PRR 4-6-2 #3735
Title:  PRR 4-6-2 #3735
Description:  This is an example of a 1923 Altoona Shops Pacific, still bearing the typical attributes of all of the PRR Pacifics. Date is approximate.
Photo Date:  6/1/1945  Upload Date: 1/28/2014 9:27:06 AM
Location:  Unknown, PA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 3735(4-6-2)
Views:  373   Comments: 0
PRR 4-6-2 #3735
Title:  PRR 4-6-2 #3735
Description:  This is another example of a 1920 PRR Juniata Shops built Pacific. Specifics - K4s class, tall 80" drivers, 205 psi boiler pressure, 27x28" cylinders, engine weight of 304,500 lb, tractive effort of 44,460 lb. No photographer listed.
Photo Date:  3/1/1956  Upload Date: 1/17/2015 3:59:46 PM
Location:  Modena, PA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 3735(4-6-2)
Views:  401   Comments: 0
PRR 4-6-2 #3737
Title:  PRR 4-6-2 #3737
Description:  As one of the "Standard of Passenger Service" PRR K-4s 4-6-2 Pacifics, this loco was built by the PRR Juniata shops in March of 1920 (serial #3689) and lasted until it was scrapped in September of 1948. J.R. Quinn photo
Photo Date:  10/30/1944  Upload Date: 6/23/2020 5:52:25 AM
Location:  East St Louis, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3737(4-6-2)
Views:  163   Comments: 0
PRR 3738, K-4S, c. 1939
Title:  PRR 3738, K-4S, c. 1939
Description:  Here is a photo by Charles E. Winters that was taken near Chicago, Illinois, on 3 May 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3738, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1920 and retired in April of 1950 after 30 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  5/3/1946  Upload Date: 11/24/2022 8:18:37 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3738(4-6-2)
Views:  124   Comments: 0
PRR 3739, K-4S, c. 1935
Title:  PRR 3739, K-4S, c. 1935
Description:  Weingetz. Here is an original photo by Frederick W. Weingetz, Jr. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3739, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1920 and retired in June of 1953 after 33 years of faithful service. The exact date and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:  8/14/1935  Upload Date: 9/29/2021 9:25:45 PM
Location:  Jersey City, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3739(4-6-2)
Views:  190   Comments: 0
PRR 3740, K-4S, 1938
Title:  PRR 3740, K-4S, 1938
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near South Amboy, New Jersey, in March of 1938. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3740, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1920 and retired in February of 1956 after 36 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  3/21/1938  Upload Date: 9/18/2022 5:28:37 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3740(4-6-2)
Views:  322   Comments: 0
PRR 3744, K-4S, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 3744, K-4S, c. 1946
Description:  Morgan. Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3744, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1920 and retired in November of 1956 after 36 years of faithful service. The names of the photographer and of the Hostler pictured here, as well as the exact date and the location, are not recorded.
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 3/13/2022 10:22:22 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3744(4-6-2)
Views:  161   Comments: 0
PRR 3744, K-4S, 1948
Title:  PRR 3744, K-4S, 1948
Description:  Horseshoe Curve-1948. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, in April of 1948. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3744 and another locomotive whose number is not recorded. #3744 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1920 and retired in November of 1956 after 36 years of faithful service. They are pulling the "Saint Louisian" from the Gateway City to Gotham City. This photo comes from a color slide set entitled "Pennsy Steam Locomotives" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (109-1).
Photo Date:  4/16/1948  Upload Date: 8/17/2016 1:32:06 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3744(4-6-2)
Views:  444   Comments: 1
PRR Public & Employe Information, Page 1, 1924
Title:  PRR Public & Employe Information, Page 1, 1924
Description:  Here is page one of a 16-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "Information for the Public and Employes." It was issued originally during September of 1924. Shown here is PRR engine #3745, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1920 and retired in March of 1950 after 30 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  9/22/1924  Upload Date: 5/25/2017 10:13:05 PM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3745(4-6-2)
Views:  264   Comments: 0
PRR 4-6-2 #3745 and #5473 - Pennsylvania RR
Title:  PRR 4-6-2 #3745 and #5473 - Pennsylvania RR
Description:  Not much info on the back of this photo besides date and numbers. Original photo taken by D. W. Yungmeyer. PRR 3745 is new to this site.
Photo Date:  3/1/1937  Upload Date: 12/18/2012 11:51:50 AM
Location:  Fort Wayne, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3745(4-6-2) PRR 5473(4-6-2)
Views:  835   Comments: 0
PRR 4-6-2 #3745
Title:  PRR 4-6-2 #3745
Description:  Built by PRR Juniata Shops in March of 1920, this K-4s class 4-6-2 Pacific was just one of over 400 that served the Pennsy with distinction and reliability. The loco lasted until the scrapper's torch ended its career in March of 1950. J.R. Quinn photo
Photo Date:  3/24/1947  Upload Date: 6/23/2020 5:52:28 AM
Location:  East St Louis, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3745(4-6-2)
Views:  165   Comments: 0
PRR 3747, K-4S, 1953
Title:  PRR 3747, K-4S, 1953
Description:  Mann. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Bay Head Junction, New Jersey, on 6 March 1953. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #3747, #5406, and another engine whose road number is not recorded. All are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics." #3747 was constructed in Juniata in March of 1920 and retired in November of 1957, while #5406 was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in February of 1927 and retired in February of 1955. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:  3/6/1953  Upload Date: 11/7/2021 7:59:08 AM
Location:  Bay Head Junction, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3747(4-6-2) PRR 5406(4-6-2)
Views:  381   Comments: 0
PRR 3747, K-4S, 1955
Title:  PRR 3747, K-4S, 1955
Description:  Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Sea Girt, New Jersey, in July of 1955. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3747, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1920 and retired in November of 1957 after 37 years of faithful service. Note the trainman stationed between the second and third coaches, waiting for the last passengers to embark/disembark.
Photo Date:  7/7/1955  Upload Date: 9/12/2018 3:15:59 AM
Location:  Sea Girt, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3747(4-6-2)
Views:  688   Comments: 0
PRR 3747, K-4S, c. 1955
Title:  PRR 3747, K-4S, c. 1955
Description:  Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, perhaps in 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3747, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1920 and retired in November of 1957. Partially visible on the left is PRR electric #4714, a P-5A (2-C-2) built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during October of 1932, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in June of 1962. The exact date is not recorded. Produced and distributed by FJC Products of Newport, Delaware. ("LouisFols"; #6 of 16)
Photo Date:  8/30/1955  Upload Date: 1/4/2019 12:47:38 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3747(4-6-2) PRR 4714(4-6-4)
Views:  742   Comments: 2
PRR 3747, K-4S, c. 1956
Title:  PRR 3747, K-4S, c. 1956
Description:  Coal Power. Here is an original photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3747, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1920 and retired in November of 1957 after 37 years of faithful service. Looks to me like the Fireman is takin' five! The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:  8/15/1956  Upload Date: 6/27/2018 2:02:20 AM
Location:  Bay Head Junction, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3747(4-6-2)
Views:  405   Comments: 0
PRR 3747, K-4S, c. 1957
Title:  PRR 3747, K-4S, c. 1957
Description:  Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, c. 1957. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #3747 and #5753. #3747 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1920 and retired in November of 1957. #5753 is an AFP-20 built by the American Locomotive Company in October of 1947, rated at 2,000 horsepower, and retired in September of 1962. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded.
Photo Date:  1/23/1957  Upload Date: 3/13/2019 2:35:35 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3747(4-6-2) PRR 5753(PA1)
Views:  726   Comments: 0
PRR 3747
Title:  PRR 3747
Description:  Two K4s ready to leave Bay Head. Photo contributed with permission of Ebay seller Superfast454.
Photo Date:  8/1/1957  Upload Date: 7/10/2007 2:26:03 PM
Location:  Bay Head, NJ
Author: 
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3747(4-6-2)
Views:  1577   Comments: 2
PRR 1777, H-9S, 1957
Title:  PRR 1777, H-9S, 1957
Description:  Coal Power. Here is an original 35mm color slide (converted to B&W) by D.R. McCulloch that was taken in Camden, New Jersey, on 3 September 1957. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #1777, #784, #5379, #3747, and #6391. #1777 is an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an H-8B during January of 1911, rebuilt in Juniata as an H-9S in August of 1916, and retired in October of 1958. #784 is an H-9S (2-8-0) "Condoslidated" built in Juniata as an H-8B and numbered "304" during May of 1911, rebuilt in Juniata as an H-9S and renumbered "5372" in 1918, renumbered "784" in 1921, and retired in October of 1958. #5379 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1924 and retired in April of 1958. Barely visible just to the right of center is #3747, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1920 and retired in November of 1957. And #6391 is a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during December of 1926 and retired in April of 1958.
Photo Date:  9/3/1957  Upload Date: 11/28/2018 2:11:18 AM
Location:  Camden, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1777(2-8-0) PRR 784(2-8-0) PRR 5379(4-6-2) PRR 3747(4-6-2) PRR 6391(0-6-0)
Views:  661   Comments: 0
"Steam From Altoona," Page 31, 1963
Title:  "Steam From Altoona," Page 31, 1963
Description:  Here is page eight of an eight-page article by William D. Gorman entitled "Steam From Altoona." It was published originally in the December 1963 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 31. Partial Caption: "No. 3747, class K-4s, rolling over the New York & Long Branch on a Sunday afternoon in August '57." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3747, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1920 and retired in November of 1957 after 37 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  12/1/1963  Upload Date: 10/27/2017 4:33:51 AM
Location:  Elberon, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3747(4-6-2)
Views:  420   Comments: 0
PRR 5439, K-4S, c. 1956
Title:  PRR 5439, K-4S, c. 1956
Description:  Wood. Here is an image of a photo by Don Wood that was taken near Bay Head Junction, New Jersey, c. 1956. Wood's Caption: "Bay Head Jct. afforded many opportunities for shooting the unusual. Case in point: K-4's 5439 and 3750 flank passenger 'Shark' 5783." #5439 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1927 and retired in April of 1958. #3750 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" constructed in Juniata as number "3750" in March of 1920, renumbered "1737" in 1956, and presently on display as number "3750" at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. And #5783 is a BP-20 built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in November of 1948, rated at 2,000 horsepower, and retired in November of 1964. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  2/2/1956  Upload Date: 7/21/2022 10:41:30 PM
Location:  Bay Head Junction, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5439(4-6-2) PRR 3750(4-6-2) PRR 5783(DR6-4-2000)
Views:  392   Comments: 0
PRR 3750, K-4S, 1956
Title:  PRR 3750, K-4S, 1956
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken at the Enginehouse in South Amboy, New Jersey, in 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3750, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as number "3750" during March of 1920, renumbered "1737" in 1956, and presently on display as number "3750" at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  4/16/1956  Upload Date: 6/16/2023 2:09:19 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3750(4-6-2)
Views:  213   Comments: 0
PRR 3750, K-4S, 1956
Title:  PRR 3750, K-4S, 1956
Description:  Here is a photo by Charles E. Winters that was taken in Camden, New Jersey, on 17 May 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3750, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as number "3750" during March of 1920, renumbered "1737" in 1956, and presently on display as number "3750" at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  5/17/1956  Upload Date: 9/18/2022 5:30:03 PM
Location:  Camden, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3750(4-6-2)
Views:  378   Comments: 0
PRR 3750, K-4S, 1956
Title:  PRR 3750, K-4S, 1956
Description:  Here is a photo via Paul W. Prescott that was taken in Camden, New Jersey, on 10 June 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3750, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as number "3750" during March of 1920, renumbered "1737" in 1956, and presently on display as number "3750" at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  6/10/1956  Upload Date: 10/3/2022 3:13:07 PM
Location:  Camden, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3750(4-6-2)
Views:  318   Comments: 0
PRR 3750, K-4S, 1956
Title:  PRR 3750, K-4S, 1956
Description:  Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Frankford Junction, Pennsylvnia, on 7 July 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3750, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as number "3750" during March of 1920, renumbered "1737" in 1956, and presently on display as number "3750" at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. In this context, it's pulling a Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines commuter train. From the R.R. Wallin Collection. ("LouisFols"; #13 of 15)
Photo Date:  7/7/1956  Upload Date: 4/8/2020 4:52:44 PM
Location:  Frankford Junction, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3750(4-6-2)
Views:  711   Comments: 0
PRR 3750 into 1737, K-4S, c. 1957
Title:  PRR 3750 into 1737, K-4S, c. 1957
Description:  Here is duplicate 35mm color slide that was taken in Northumberland, Pennsylvania. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1737, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built as number "3750" during March of 1920, renumbered "1737" in 1956, and presently on display as number "3750" at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. The photographer's name and the date are not recorded.
Photo Date:  4/16/1957  Upload Date: 7/16/2020 6:48:54 PM
Location:  Northumberland, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3750(4-6-2)
Views:  584   Comments: 0
PRR 1737 into 3750, K-4S, 1972
Title:  PRR 1737 into 3750, K-4S, 1972
Description:  Here is an original 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg, Pennsylvania, on 26 May 1972. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotive numbered "1737." However, its original number is "3750," as indicated on the keystone number plate on the smokebox. It is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1920. Partially visible on the right is PRR engine #460, an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during August of 1914; it's the "Lindbergh Locomotive."
Photo Date:  5/26/1972  Upload Date: 2/15/2020 9:16:44 AM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3750(4-6-2) PRR 460(4-4-2)
Views:  1374   Comments: 0
PRR 1737 into 3750, K-4S, 1973
Title:  PRR 1737 into 3750, K-4S, 1973
Description:  Here is an original photo that I took at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg, Pennsylvania, on 30 June 1973. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotive numbered "1737." However, its original number is "3750," as indicated on the keystone number plate on the smokebox. It is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1920.
Photo Date:  6/30/1973  Upload Date: 10/31/2016 4:21:03 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3750(4-6-2)
Views:  825   Comments: 0
PRR 3750, 4-6-2, 1973
Title:  PRR 3750, 4-6-2, 1973
Description:  RRMP. Here is an original photo that I took at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg, Pennsylvania, on 30 June 1973. Shown here is a view of the engineer's controls in Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotive #3750, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1920.
Photo Date:  6/30/1973  Upload Date: 10/31/2016 4:23:15 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  InCab,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3750(4-6-2)
Views:  514   Comments: 0
PRR 3750 K4s
Title:  PRR 3750 K4s
Description:  In 1923, PRR 3750 pulled US President Warren Harding's funeral train. PRR 3750 is one of two surviving K4s steam locomotives, both of which were designated "The Official Steam Locomotives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania" in 1987.
Photo Date:  8/2/1990  Upload Date: 7/29/2010 10:34:54 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Jim Appleman
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3750(4-6-2)
Views:  5601   Comments: 0


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