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Pictures of PRR 422
Owner:
Pennsylvania Railroad
Model:
Altoona 4-6-2
Built As:
PRR 422 (4-6-2)
Serial Number:
3272
Order No:
Frame Number:
Built:
7/1917
Notes:
PRR Class K-4S, Altoona 07/1917, retired 04/1947
Other locos with this serial:
PRR 422(4-6-2)
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Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Rescue, #1 of 11, 1947
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 18 February 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. By my count, two locomotives, two tenders, and six cars are involved. In the background, an unidentified K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" steam locomotive pulls an eastbound passenger train past the scene. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
2/18/1947
Upload Date:
8/10/2022 8:26:47 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 422(4-6-2)
PRR 3771(4-6-2)
Views:
281
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Rescue, #2 of 11, 1947
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 18 February 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. Pictured here are two steam locomotives, two locomotive tenders, and six passenger cars. LEFT (Top to Bottom): PRR Coach #4289, PRR Railway Post Office #5473, and an unidentified locomotive tender. CENTER (L to R): PRR engine #422, PRR engine #3771, and Pullman "Shraders." RIGHT (Top to Bottom): Pullman "East Alton," PRR Diner #7960, and Pullman "McCarr." William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
2/18/1947
Upload Date:
8/10/2022 12:48:50 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 422(4-6-2)
PRR 3771(4-6-2)
Views:
224
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Overview, #1 of 3, 1947
Description:
WB. Here is an image of the front page of the New York "Daily Mirror," dated Wednesday, 19 February 1947. Photo Caption: "Wreck of the Red Arrow." The photographer is not identified. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
2/19/1947
Upload Date:
8/10/2022 8:23:52 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
RollingStock,Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 422(4-6-2)
PRR 3771(4-6-2)
Views:
261
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #6 of 14, 1947
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, in early March of 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. PRR engine #422 is about to be pulled up the embankment by four steam-powered derricks. #422 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and scrapped in April of 1947 after 30 years of service. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
3/1/1947
Upload Date:
8/11/2022 12:20:50 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 422(4-6-2)
Views:
200
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #7 of 14, 1947
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, in early March of 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. PRR engine #422 is about to be pulled up the embankment by four steam-powered derricks. #422 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and scrapped in April of 1947 after 30 years of service. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
3/1/1947
Upload Date:
8/11/2022 12:21:42 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 422(4-6-2)
Views:
195
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #8 of 14, 1947
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, in early March of 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. PRR engine #422 is about to be pulled up the embankment by four steam-powered derricks. #422 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and scrapped in April of 1947. PRR engine #3771 has already been recovered and is visible at the upper right of the photo; it's a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in June of 1920 and scrapped in April of 1947. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
3/1/1947
Upload Date:
8/11/2022 12:22:35 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 422(4-6-2)
PRR 3771(4-6-2)
Views:
180
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #9 of 14, 1947
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, in early March of 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. PRR engine #422 is being pulled up the embankment by four steam-powered derricks. #422 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and scrapped in April of 1947 after 30 years of service. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
3/1/1947
Upload Date:
8/11/2022 12:23:25 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 422(4-6-2)
Views:
237
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #10 of 14, 1947
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, in early March of 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. PRR engine #422 has been pulled up the embankment, almost level with trackside. #422 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and scrapped in April of 1947 after 30 years of service. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
3/1/1947
Upload Date:
8/11/2022 4:56:48 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 422(4-6-2)
Views:
181
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #11 of 14, 1947
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, in early March of 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. PRR engine #422 has been pulled up the embankment and the cables are being removed. #422 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and scrapped in April of 1947 after 30 years of service. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
3/1/1947
Upload Date:
8/11/2022 4:57:47 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 422(4-6-2)
Views:
207
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #12 of 14, 1947
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, in early March of 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. PRR engine #422 has been set upright and placed upon the rails once again. #422 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and scrapped in April of 1947 after 30 years of faithful service. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
3/1/1947
Upload Date:
8/11/2022 4:58:42 PM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 422(4-6-2)
Views:
188
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #13 of 14
Description:
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, in early March of 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. PRR engine #422 has been set upright and placed upon the rails once again. #422 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and scrapped in April of 1947 after 30 years of faithful service. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
3/1/1947
Upload Date:
8/12/2022 6:21:15 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 422(4-6-2)
Views:
208
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Photo, 1947
Description:
Here is the photo from a one-page article entitled "Death By Rail: 22 Die When A Train Jumps Curve." It was published originally in the 3 March 1947 issue of "Life" magazine, page 38. Photo Caption: "Sprawling down a 150-foot embankment, the Pennsylvania Railroad's crack 'Red Arrow' lies shattered at a sharp curve in the Allegheny Mountains." Discernable in the very center of the photo is the wreckage of two PRR K-4S "Pacifics": #422 and #3771. The photographer is not identified.
Photo Date:
3/3/1947
Upload Date:
1/23/2023 12:46:31 AM
Location:
Gallitzin, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 422(4-6-2)
PRR 3771(4-6-2)
Views:
210
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #14 of 14
Description:
WB. Here is an image of an official photo that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 12 March 1947. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad's engine #422, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and scrapped in April of 1947 after 30 years of faithful service. In this context, it awaits scrapping while parked in the storage yard at the PRR's Erecting & Machine Shop in Juniata. Note the cracked "422" keystone on the smokebox. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:
3/12/1947
Upload Date:
8/12/2022 6:22:55 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Wreck
Locomotives:
PRR 422(4-6-2)
Views:
260
Comments:
1
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