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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:
723
Comments:
1
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:
292
Comments:
0
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:
497
Comments:
1
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:
711
Comments:
1
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:
222
Comments:
0
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:
108
Comments:
0
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:
374
Comments:
0
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:
150
Comments:
0
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:
406
Comments:
0
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:
108
Comments:
0
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:
217
Comments:
0
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:
182
Comments:
0
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:
76
Comments:
0
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:
299
Comments:
0
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:
396
Comments:
0
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:
317
Comments:
1
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:
142
Comments:
0
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:
173
Comments:
0
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:
491
Comments:
0
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:
55
Comments:
0
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:
477
Comments:
1
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:
841
Comments:
1
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:
350
Comments:
0
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:
190
Comments:
1
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:
269
Comments:
0
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:
550
Comments:
1
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:
363
Comments:
0
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:
240
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5492, K-4S, 1946
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Passenger Station in Converse, Indiana, on 7 May 1946. 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 service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
5/7/1946
Upload Date:
9/12/2022 8:07:27 AM
Location:
Converse, IN
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5492(4-6-2)
Views:
252
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5492, K-4S, c. 1946
Description:
Portraits 10. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of 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. In this context, it's rockin' 'n' rollin' with "The Spirit of St. Louis." The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#40 of 72)
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
1/2/2023 7:02:45 PM
Location:
Converse, IN
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5492(4-6-2)
Views:
166
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5493, K-4S, c. 1946
Description:
Portraits 10. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5493, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during February of 1928 and retired in 1955 after 27 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#41 of 72)
Photo Date:
8/15/1946
Upload Date:
1/2/2023 7:05:26 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5493(4-6-2)
Views:
320
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4-6-2 #5493
Description:
Solid looking example of a PRR Juniata Shops produced 4-6-2 Pacific steam locomotive. A note on the back states "PRR 5493, class K-4s, the world's most successful locomotive. At PRSL A.C. terminal." Anthony Perles photo
Photo Date:
8/28/1953
Upload Date:
11/8/2019 12:42:11 PM
Location:
Atlantic City, NJ
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5493(4-6-2)
Views:
272
Comments:
0
Title:
"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 17, 1976
Description:
Here is page 17 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: "Long Distance Tenders." Photo Caption: "This is the Liberty Limited (Chicago-Washington) in Chicago, Ill., with locomotive 5493. Tender class 250-P-75. Taken by M. Flattley, Jr." Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5493 was built in Juniata during February of 1928 and retired in 1955 after 27 years of faithful service. Also included is a list of PRR "Pacifics" equipped with long distance tenders.
Photo Date:
9/22/1976
Upload Date:
4/6/2019 1:20:26 AM
Location:
Englewood, IL
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5493(4-6-2)
Views:
412
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5495, K-4S, 1928
Description:
Here is a builder's photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5495, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during February of 1928 and retired in April of 1956 after 28 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
2/2/1928
Upload Date:
6/20/2020 10:37:46 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5495(4-6-2)
Views:
433
Comments:
0
Title:
Teller, "Giant Conquerors Of Space And Time," 1931
Description:
Here is the sixth of 32 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is Grif Teller's painting entitled "Giant Conquerors Of Space And Time." It was published originally in 1931. Depicted here is PRR engine #5495, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during February of 1928 and retired in April of 1956 after 28 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
8/15/1931
Upload Date:
1/25/2022 8:07:22 AM
Location:
Columbus, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5495(4-6-2)
Views:
336
Comments:
0
Title:
Teller, "Giant Conquerors Of Space And Time," 1931
Description:
Here is the sixth of 33 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is Grif Teller's painting entitled "Giant Conquerors Of Space And Time." It was published originally in 1931. Depicted here is PRR engine #5495, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during February of 1928 and retired in April of 1956 after 28 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
8/15/1931
Upload Date:
12/26/2024 9:19:24 AM
Location:
Columbus, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5495(4-6-2)
Views:
40
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Locomotive Roster, Page 56, JUL 1941
Description:
Here is page seven of a 34-page article (in five installments) entitled "Locomotives Of the Pennsylvania." It was published originally in the July 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 56. Top Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #5495, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during February of 1928 and retired in April of 1956. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #952, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during January of 1918 and retired in June of 1957.
Photo Date:
11/1/1941
Upload Date:
2/14/2018 7:25:37 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5495(4-6-2)
PRR 952(2-8-2)
Views:
697
Comments:
0
Title:
"Trains" Centennial Issue, Page 10, 1946
Description:
Here is page ten of the April 1946 issue of "Trains" magazine. It's the first page of a four-page camera study entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad: Keystone Vignettes." No author is specified. Pictured in the center is K-4S #5495. Pictured Clockwise From Top Left: K-4S #5442 heads a passenger train near Freeland, Maryland, in this photo by William Moedinger Jr.; GG-1 #4800 pulls a passenger train at an unidentified station; wartime crowds surge at New York's Penn Station; E-6S #198 rides the turntable in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in this photo by Harold M. Lambert; towerman's view from inside "K" Interlocking in Washington, DC; an M-1A enters the New Portage Tunnel in Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, with an eastbound freight in this photo by H.W. Pontin; and an interior view of New York's Penn Station.
Photo Date:
4/13/1946
Upload Date:
4/16/2017 4:51:23 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Tunnel,Winter,Yard,Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5495(4-6-2)
PRR 5442(4-6-2)
PRR 4800(GG1)
PRR 198(4-4-2)
Views:
1185
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5495, K-4S, 1953
Description:
Wallin. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Richard R. Wallin that was taken on 5 September 1953. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5495, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during February of 1928 and retired in April of 1956 after 28 years of faithful service. In this context, it's scooping water while pulling a 12-car passenger train. The exact location is not recorded.
Photo Date:
9/5/1953
Upload Date:
7/23/2019 12:20:41 PM
Location:
Alton, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5495(4-6-2)
Views:
457
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 5495, K-4S, c. 1955
Description:
Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5495, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during February of 1928 and retired in April of 1956 after 28 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
5/5/1955
Upload Date:
1/6/2025 8:01:41 PM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5495(4-6-2)
Views:
40
Comments:
0
Title:
"Story Of A Pacific," Front Cover, 1956
Description:
Here is the front cover 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 on the August 1956 issue of "Trains" magazine. Cover Caption: "K-4s. Courtesy of Pennsylvania Railroad." Shown here is PRR engine #5495, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during February of 1928 and retired in April of 1956 after 28 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
8/1/1956
Upload Date:
10/9/2022 5:40:19 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5495(4-6-2)
Views:
172
Comments:
0
Title:
"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 10, 1976
Description:
Here is page ten 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. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5496, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during February of 1928 and retired in October of 1956 after 28 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:
9/22/1976
Upload Date:
4/4/2019 12:55:53 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5496(4-6-2)
Views:
395
Comments:
2
Title:
PRR 5497, K-4S, 1956
Description:
Here is a photo by John Locke that was taken at the Enginehouse in South Amboy, New Jersey, on 25 March 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5497, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during February of 1928 and retired in April of 1958 after 30 years of faithful service. ("KaseyJones999" B; #2 of 3)
Photo Date:
3/25/1956
Upload Date:
7/8/2023 11:10:07 PM
Location:
South Amboy, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5497(4-6-2)
Views:
103
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5497, K-4S, 1957
Description:
Camden. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken inside of the PRSL Engine House in Camden, New Jersey, on 24 June 1957. The photographer is not identified. Partially visible here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5497 and another locomotive whose number is not recorded. #5497 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during February of 1928 and retired in April of 1958 after 30 years of faithful service. ("Stoneborobranch"; #57 of 69)
Photo Date:
6/24/1957
Upload Date:
11/10/2020 9:31:01 PM
Location:
Camden, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5497(4-6-2)
Views:
190
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5698, K-5, 1929
Description:
Here is a builder's photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5698, a K-5 (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1929 and retired in October of 1952 after 23 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
4/16/1929
Upload Date:
6/20/2020 10:39:05 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5698(4-6-2)
Views:
583
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5698, K-5, c. 1937
Description:
WB. Here is an image of an official photo that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in May of 1937. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5698, a K-5 (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1929 and retired in October of 1952. In this context, perhaps the two Railroaders pictured here are preparing it for the "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip." William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
5/5/1937
Upload Date:
7/27/2022 9:55:55 PM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5698(4-6-2)
Views:
381
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5698, K-5, 1937
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 16 May 1937. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5698, a K-5 (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1929 and retired in October of 1952. Partially visible at the right is PRR engine #436, a B-8A (0-6-0T) tank switcher built in Juniata as a Class B during 1912, rebuilt as a B-8A in June of 1924, and retired in October of 1956. In this context, they're on display during the "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip." [See separate albums using the RRPA "Search" function: Altoona Shops Inspection Trip] William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
5/16/1937
Upload Date:
7/23/2022 10:41:04 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
PRR 5698(4-6-2)
PRR 436(0-6-0)
Views:
357
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR Locomotive Roster, Page 52, AUG 1941
Description:
Here is page 12 of a 30-page article (in five installments) entitled "Locomotives Of the Pennsylvania." It was published originally in the August 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 52. P`rtial Caption: "Experimental locomotives which were not sufficiently successful to warrant duplication are the two K5 Pacifics built in 1929. This is Number 5698, as she appeared immediately after leaving the Juniata Erecting Shop." #5698 is a K-5 (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1929 and retired in October of 1952 after 23 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
8/1/1941
Upload Date:
2/14/2018 9:41:07 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5698(4-6-2)
Views:
567
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 4-6-2 #5698
Description:
This was one of 2 experimental Pacifics built for the Pennsylvania to test various components. #5698 was the product of the PRR's own Juniata Shops in April of 1929. Specs - K-5 class, piston valves, Walschaert valve gear and a one piece, cast steel frame, 80" drivers, 250 psi boiler pressure, 27x30" cylinders, eingine weight of 327,560 lb, tractive effort of 54,675 lb.#5698 was dropped from the roster in October, 1952. No location, date or photographer was listed for this photo.
Photo Date:
6/1/1948
Upload Date:
11/8/2019 12:42:14 PM
Location:
Unknown, PA
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5698(4-6-2)
Views:
613
Comments:
0
Title:
"PRR Ventures In Locomotives," Page 16, 1949
Description:
Here is page three of a six-page article entitled "PRR Ventures In Locomotives." It was published originally in the October 1949 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 16. Data For Top Two Photos: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #a K-5 (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in April of 1929 and retired in October of 1952. Third Photo Down: Shown here is PRR engine #7641, a B-28S (0-6-0) switcher built by the American Locomotive Company in November of 1918 and retired in August of 1948. Fourth Photo Down: Shown here is PRR engine #6100, the S-1 (6-4-4-6) built in Juniata in January of 1939 and retired in January of 1949.
Photo Date:
10/1/1949
Upload Date:
1/19/2025 10:05:18 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5698(4-6-2)
PRR 7641(0-6-0)
PRR 6100(UNKNOWN)
Views:
9
Comments:
0
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