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"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 18, 1976
Title:  "A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 18, 1976
Description:  Here is page 18 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. Both of the locomotives pictured here are Pennsylvania Railroad K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics." Top Photo: #5341 was built in Juniata during May of 1918 and retired in June of 1948. Bottom Photo: #5442 was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1927 and retired in February of 1949.
Photo Date:  9/22/1976  Upload Date: 4/6/2019 1:22:11 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5341(4-6-2) PRR 5442(4-6-2)
Views:  513   Comments: 0
PRR Altoona Shops Inspection Trip, Page 10, 1981
Title:  PRR Altoona Shops Inspection Trip, Page 10, 1981
Description:  Here is page seven of a 17-page version of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 13-page booklet entitled "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip ~ Sunday, May 16, 1937." It appeared in the September 1981 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 10. Partial Caption: "The PRR opened the Test Plant and had K-4s No. 5341 set up for tests...Photos by Dr. Walter Teskey." #5341 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918 and retired in June of 1948 after 40 years of service.
Photo Date:  9/22/1981  Upload Date: 6/7/2018 3:20:32 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5341(4-6-2)
Views:  485   Comments: 0
PRR Altoona Shops Inspection Trip, Page 12, 1981
Title:  PRR Altoona Shops Inspection Trip, Page 12, 1981
Description:  Here is page nine of a 17-page version of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 13-page booklet entitled "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip ~ Sunday, May 16, 1937." It appeared in the September 1981 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 12. Partial Caption: "This series of photos shows the placement of K-4s No. 5341 on the Test Plant." #5341 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918 and retired in June of 1948 after 40 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  9/22/1981  Upload Date: 6/7/2018 3:49:33 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5341(4-6-2)
Views:  577   Comments: 0
PRR Altoona Shops Inspection Trip, Page 13, 1981
Title:  PRR Altoona Shops Inspection Trip, Page 13, 1981
Description:  Here is page ten of a 17-page version of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 13-page booklet entitled "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip ~ Sunday, May 16, 1937." It appeared in the September 1981 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 13. Partial Caption: "Two test engineers are ready to show off K-4s No. 5341. The PRR put on quite a show. Photo by Dr. Walter Teskey." #5341 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918 and retired in June of 1948 after 40 years of service.
Photo Date:  9/22/1981  Upload Date: 6/7/2018 3:51:48 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5341(4-6-2)
Views:  515   Comments: 0
PRR K4s 4-6-2 5343
Title:  PRR K4s 4-6-2 5343
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/22/1929  Upload Date: 8/12/2022 10:25:21 PM
Location:  Saint Louis, MO
Author:  Unknown
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 5343(4-6-2)
Views:  173   Comments: 0
PRR 5343, K-4S, c. 1929
Title:  PRR 5343, K-4S, c. 1929
Description:  Here is a photo from the Cornwall-Martin Collection via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5343, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918 and retired in March of 1948 after 30 years of faithful service. The names of the photographer and the Hostler pictured here, as well as the exact date and the location, are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #23 of 36.
Photo Date:  9/22/1929  Upload Date: 7/2/2022 7:38:30 AM
Location:  St. Louis, MO
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5343(4-6-2)
Views:  168   Comments: 0
PRR 5343
Title:  PRR 5343
Description:  Beautiful example of a 1918 Juniata shops K4s Pacific. Note the fireman sitting on top of the coal in the tender. Between 1917-1928, the Juniata shops built 349 K-4s locomotives. The Pennsylvania Railroad often referred to itself as the "Standard Railroad of the World" and to millions of rail travelers, millions of servicemen during World War II, and railfans for over 80 years, the Class K-4s was, and to many still is, the "Standard Passenger 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 date & location were not given so approximates were used. Unknown photographer
Photo Date:  6/1/1945  Upload Date: 11/5/2015 8:14:08 AM
Location:  Unknown, PA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5343(4-6-2)
Views:  384   Comments: 0
PRR Public & Employe Information, Page 5, 1924
Title:  PRR Public & Employe Information, Page 5, 1924
Description:  Here is page five 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. Bottom Left Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #5344, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918 and retired in October of 1955 after 37 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  9/22/1924  Upload Date: 5/25/2017 10:33:46 PM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5344(4-6-2)
Views:  374   Comments: 0
WB K4s 5344 helps E8s on Train 13
Title:  WB K4s 5344 helps E8s on Train 13
Description:  Note the grade toward Derry behind the train. SW tower is to the right
Photo Date:  4/6/1955  Upload Date: 1/21/2011 2:35:17 PM
Location:  Greensburg, PA
Author:  Lew Schneider
Categories:  Steam,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 5344(4-6-2)
Views:  1545   Comments: 5
PRR 5344, K-4S, c. 1955
Title:  PRR 5344, K-4S, c. 1955
Description:  Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Bay Head Junction, New Jersey, perhaps in 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5344, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918 and retired in October of 1955 after 37 years of faithful service. The exact date is not recorded. Produced and distributed by FJC Products of Newport, Delaware. ("LouisFols"; #7 of 16)
Photo Date:  8/15/1955  Upload Date: 6/5/2019 2:24:43 PM
Location:  Bay Head Junction, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5344(4-6-2)
Views:  455   Comments: 0
"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 9, 1976
Title:  "A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 9, 1976
Description:  Here is page nine 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. All of the locomotives pictured here are Pennsylvania Railroad K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics." Top Photo Caption: "This picture of the 5357 (1924) is from the G.F. Nixon collection." #5357 was built in Juniata during March of 1924 and retired in February of 1949. Right-Hand Photo, Partial Caption: "A study of engine 5344 shows the cylinderical electric headlight has been mounted on the platform which carried the old oil-burning headlamp, placing it in an odd position." #5344 was built in Juniata during March of 1918 and retired in October of 1955.
Photo Date:  9/22/1976  Upload Date: 4/4/2019 12:53:31 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5357(4-6-2) PRR 5344(4-6-2)
Views:  512   Comments: 0
PRR 5347, K-4S, 1950
Title:  PRR 5347, K-4S, 1950
Description:  FM. Here is an image of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 21 October 1950. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5347 and two more locomotives whose road numbers are not recorded. All are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics." #5347 was built in Juniata during May of 1918 and retired in December of 1955 after 37 years of faithful service. In this context, these locomotives are rockin' 'n' rollin' up the Allegheny Mountains and will soon pass through one of the Gallitzin Tunnels, whereupon the lead two engines will be uncoupled and returned to Altoona for further helper runs up "The Mountain." This image comes from a B&W slide set entitled "Horseshoe Curve, Pennsylvania Railroad" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  10/21/1950  Upload Date: 7/6/2022 3:51:30 PM
Location:  Gallitzin, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5347(4-6-2)
Views:  200   Comments: 0
PRR 5347, K-4S, 1954
Title:  PRR 5347, K-4S, 1954
Description:  SPM. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken near Morgan, New Jersey, on 18 August 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5347, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918 and retired in December of 1955 after 37 years of faithful service. In this context, it's pulling a nine-car passenger train on the New York & Long Branch line. (4,500)
Photo Date:  8/18/1954  Upload Date: 12/27/2018 2:31:07 PM
Location:  Morgan, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5347(4-6-2)
Views:  291   Comments: 1
PRR 4-6-2 #5348
Title:  PRR 4-6-2 #5348
Description:  Here is one of the earlier K-4s 4-6-2 Pacifics built by the PRR Juniata Shops in June of 1918 and one that outlasted many later K-4s Pacifics. This loco (serial #3490) put in nearly 38 years of mostly passenger service on the Pennsy before retirement and scrapping in October of 1956 near the end of steam on the PRR. J.R. Quinn photo
Photo Date:  10/25/1948  Upload Date: 6/23/2020 5:52:49 AM
Location:  East St Louis, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5348(4-6-2)
Views:  223   Comments: 1
PRR 5348, K-4S, c. 1954
Title:  PRR 5348, K-4S, c. 1954
Description:  Aziz. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, c. 1954. The photographer is not identified. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5348, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918 and retired in October of 1956. Partially visible at the left is PRR engine #4741, a P-5A (2-C-2) electric built by Baldwin-General Electric in March of 1933, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in October of 1964.
Photo Date:  5/5/1954  Upload Date: 3/24/2022 10:51:10 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 4741(Boxcab) PRR 5348(4-6-2)
Views:  255   Comments: 0
PRR 5348, K-4S, c. 1955
Title:  PRR 5348, K-4S, c. 1955
Description:  Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, c. 1955. Pictured in the center is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5348, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918 and retired in October of 1956 after 38 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the numbers of the other locomotives are not recorded.
Photo Date:  5/5/1955  Upload Date: 3/28/2019 11:26:16 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5348(4-6-2)
Views:  501   Comments: 0
PRR 5349, K-4S, 1947
Title:  PRR 5349, K-4S, 1947
Description:  Here is a photo by William E. Grant that was taken at the Passenger Station in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, on 12 June 1947. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5349, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918 and retired in October of 1955 after 37 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  6/12/1947  Upload Date: 7/6/2024 7:49:37 AM
Location:  Sunbury, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5349(4-6-2)
Views:  119   Comments: 0
"Railfans' Saturday Night," Page 37, 1946
Title:  "Railfans' Saturday Night," Page 37, 1946
Description:  Here is page seven of a seven-page article by D.W. Yungmeyer entitled "Railfans' Saturday Night." It was published originally in the February 1946 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 37. Top Photo, Partial Caption: "The Pennsylvania's pride, the 'Broadway,' is shown making the stop [at Englewood Union Station]." Pictured here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5351, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1924 and retired in April of 1958 after 34 years of faithful service. It also pulled the PRR's last regularly-scheduled steam passenger run ~ namely, from Pemberton to Camden, New Jersey ~ on Tuesday, 12 November 1957!
Photo Date:  2/1/1946  Upload Date: 12/22/2020 7:30:12 AM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5351(4-6-2)
Views:  252   Comments: 0
PRR 5351, K-4S, 1956
Title:  PRR 5351, K-4S, 1956
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Camden, New Jersey, on 20 May 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5351, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1924 and retired in April of 1958 after 34 years of faithful service. It's the last PRR steam locomotive to pull a regularly-scheduled passenger run: Pemberton to Camden on Tuesday, 12 November 1957. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  5/20/1956  Upload Date: 8/9/2024 10:19:13 AM
Location:  Camden, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5351(4-6-2)
Views:  106   Comments: 0
PRR 5351, K-4S, 1956
Title:  PRR 5351, K-4S, 1956
Description:  Coal Power. Here is an original 35mm color slide via Messrs. Don & Dan Dover. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5351, a K-4S built in Juniata during March of 1924 and retired in April of 1958 after 34 years of faithful service. It was the last PRR steam locomotive to pull a regularly-scheduled passenger run: Pemberton to Camden on Tuesday, 12 November 1957.
Photo Date:  8/15/1956  Upload Date: 2/16/2018 9:59:46 AM
Location:  Camden, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5351(4-6-2)
Views:  710   Comments: 0
PRR 5351, K-4S, 1957
Title:  PRR 5351, K-4S, 1957
Description:  Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Camden, New Jersey, perhaps in 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5351, a K-4S built in Juniata during March of 1924 and retired in April of 1958 after 34 years of service. It was the last PRR steam locomotive to pull a regularly-scheduled passenger run: Pemberton to Camden on Tuesday, 12 November 1957. Slide produced and distributed by Americana Slides of Cupertino, CA.
Photo Date:  1/23/1957  Upload Date: 12/29/2019 10:11:26 AM
Location:  Camden, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5351(4-6-2)
Views:  315   Comments: 0
PRR 5351, K-4S, 1957
Title:  PRR 5351, K-4S, 1957
Description:  Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at the Passenger Station in Pemberton, New Jersey, on 24 June 1957. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5351, a K-4S built in Juniata during March of 1924 and retired in April of 1958 after 34 years of faithful service. It was the last PRR steam locomotive to pull a regularly-scheduled passenger run: Pemberton to Camden on Tuesday, 12 November 1957. ("Stoneborobranch"; #24 of 28)
Photo Date:  6/24/1957  Upload Date: 10/18/2020 7:54:38 AM
Location:  Pemberton, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5351(4-6-2)
Views:  569   Comments: 1
PRR 5351, K-4S, 1957
Title:  PRR 5351, K-4S, 1957
Description:  Camden. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Camden, New Jersey, on 24 June 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5351, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1924 and retired in April of 1958 after 34 years of faithful service. It was the last PRR steam locomotive to pull a regularly-scheduled passenger run: Pemberton to Camden on Tuesday, 12 November 1957. The names of the photographer and the two railroaders at the left are not recorded. ("Stoneborobranch"; #55 of 69)
Photo Date:  6/24/1957  Upload Date: 11/21/2020 1:47:13 PM
Location:  Camden, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5351(4-6-2)
Views:  237   Comments: 0
PRR "Death Of A Locomotive," Page 16, 1958
Title:  PRR "Death Of A Locomotive," Page 16, 1958
Description:  Here is page one of a two-page article entitled "Death Of A Locomotive: Steam Power Ends Its Passenger Service." It was published originally in the January-February 1958 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 16. Top Photo Caption: "The PRR's last scheduled passenger steamer makes its final run, still fast and rugged. Engine is K-4, once pride of the fleet." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5351, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1924 and retired in April of 1958 after 34 years of faithful service. The "last run" in question was a morning commuter run from Pemberton to Camden on Tuesday, 12 November 1957.
Photo Date:  1/1/1958  Upload Date: 11/17/2016 8:06:47 PM
Location:  Pemberton, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5351(4-6-2)
Views:  1004   Comments: 1
PRR "Death Of A Locomotive," Page 17, 1958
Title:  PRR "Death Of A Locomotive," Page 17, 1958
Description:  Here is page two of a two-page article entitled "Death Of A Locomotive: Steam Power Ends Its Passenger Service." It was published originally in the January-February 1958 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 17. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5351, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1924 and retired in April of 1958 after 34 years of service. The number of the Baldwin BP-20 diesel-electric locomotive depicted in the lower left-hand corner of the photo is not recorded.
Photo Date:  1/1/1958  Upload Date: 11/17/2016 8:10:22 PM
Location:  Camden, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5351(4-6-2)
Views:  809   Comments: 2
PRR 4-6-2 #5352
Title:  PRR 4-6-2 #5352
Description:  Here train #58, the "Liberty Limited", races through Englewood after leaving Chicago on its fast run east. This 1924 Altoona built Pacific is an example of one of the largest classes that Pennsylvania RR had - over 650 K class locos.
Photo Date:  8/1/1941  Upload Date: 5/25/2014 5:38:36 AM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 5352(4-6-2)
Views:  460   Comments: 0
"Second Engine 28," Front Cover, 1975
Title:  "Second Engine 28," Front Cover, 1975
Description:  Here is the front cover of a ten-page cover article by John R. Crosby entitled "Second Engine 28: Three Fingers Down On The Rump Meant 3 Minutes Late." It was published originally in the March 1975 issue of "Trains" magazine. Cover Caption: "Close-up of the Howard Fogg painting of the 'Broadway Limited' reproduced on pages 42.43." Depicted here (R to L) are portions of Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5471 and #5352. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics." #5471 was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in March of 1927 and retired in August of 1956, while #5352 was built in Juniata in March of 1924 and retired in February of 1950.
Photo Date:  3/1/1975  Upload Date: 9/16/2017 9:52:14 PM
Location:  Wanatah, IN
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  InCab,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5471(4-6-2) PRR 5352(4-6-2)
Views:  553   Comments: 0
"Second Engine 28," Page 42, 1975
Title:  "Second Engine 28," Page 42, 1975
Description:  Here is page one of a ten-page cover article by John R. Crosby entitled "Second Engine 28: Three Fingers Down On The Rump Meant 3 Minutes Late." It was published originally in the March 1975 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 42. Shown here is a portion of Howard Fogg's painting called "Broadway Limited." Depicted here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5471 and #5352. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics." #5471 was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in March of 1927 and retired in August of 1956, while #5352 was built in Juniata in March of 1924 and retired in February of 1950. At the left is PRR engine #8797, an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Lima Locomotive Works as Vandalia number "155" in August of 1916, renumbered PRR "8797" in 1917, and renumbered "9987" in 1951.
Photo Date:  3/1/1975  Upload Date: 9/16/2017 9:56:51 PM
Location:  Wanatah, IN
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  InCab,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5471(4-6-2) PRR 5352(4-6-2) PRR 8797(2-8-0)
Views:  664   Comments: 0
"Second Engine 28," Pages 42-43, 1975
Title:  "Second Engine 28," Pages 42-43, 1975
Description:  Here is a slightly-cropped version of Howard Fogg's painting called "Broadway Limited." It was utilized as part of a ten-page cover article by John R. Crosby entitled "Second Engine 28: Three Fingers Down On The Rump Meant 3 Minutes Late." It was published originally in the March 1975 issue of "Trains" magazine, pages 42-43. Depicted here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5471 and #5352. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics." #5471 was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in March of 1927 and retired in August of 1956, while #5352 was built in Juniata in March of 1924 and retired in February of 1950. At the left is PRR engine #8797, an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Lima Locomotive Works as Vandalia number "155" in August of 1916, renumbered PRR "8797" in 1917, and renumbered "9987" in 1951.
Photo Date:  3/1/1975  Upload Date: 9/26/2017 1:50:46 AM
Location:  Wanatah, IN
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  InCab,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5471(4-6-2) PRR 5352(4-6-2) PRR 8797(2-8-0)
Views:  624   Comments: 0
PRR 4-6-2 #5353
Title:  PRR 4-6-2 #5353
Description:  Racing with a long string of varnish on this day, this1924 PRR Juniata Shops built Pacific speeds along outside Lima, OH. Specifics - K42 class, tall 80" drivers, 205 psi boiler pressure, 27x28" cylinders, engine weight of 304,500 lb, tractive effort of 44,460 lb. .Note on back "On train 79", Max Miller photo
Photo Date:  6/1/1935  Upload Date: 1/17/2015 3:59:49 PM
Location:  Lima, OH
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 5353(4-6-2)
Views:  563   Comments: 0
PRR 5353, K-4S, 1941
Title:  PRR 5353, K-4S, 1941
Description:  Harley. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Tom Harley that was taken near Englewood, Illinois, on 14 January 1941. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5353, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1924 and retired in April of 1950 after 26 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  1/14/1941  Upload Date: 5/13/2020 3:57:03 PM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5353(4-6-2)
Views:  603   Comments: 0
PRR 5354, K-4S, 1933
Title:  PRR 5354, K-4S, 1933
Description:  Here is a photo by Andrew Hriz, Sr., that was taken at the Passenger Station in Englewood, Illinois, in 1933. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5354, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in March of 1924. In this context, it's about ready to depart the Station with Train #78, the "Golden Arrow." Gary Mittner Collection
Photo Date:  1/23/1933  Upload Date: 3/12/2023 5:40:00 PM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5354(4-6-2)
Views:  219   Comments: 0
PRR 5354, K-4S, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 5354, K-4S, c. 1946
Description:  Here is a photo by Kaufmann & Fabry that was taken near Englewood, Illinois, c. 1946. Caption On Reverse: "Broadway Limited and 20th Century Limited racing just East of Englewood, Illinois." At the left is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5354, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1924. At the right is an unidentified New York Central "J" Class (4-6-4) "Hudson." John S. Fisher Collection
Photo Date:  1/23/1946  Upload Date: 10/7/2022 7:05:46 AM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5354(4-6-2)
Views:  187   Comments: 0
PRR 5354, K-4S, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 5354, K-4S, c. 1946
Description:  Here is a photo by Kaufmann & Fabry that was taken near Englewood, Illinois, c. 1946. Caption On Reverse: "Broadway Limited and 20th Century Limited racing just East of Englewood, Illinois." At the left is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5354, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1924. At the right is an unidentified New York Central "J" Class (4-6-4) "Hudson." John S. Fisher Collection; #15 of 26.
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 6/1/2022 10:54:25 PM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5354(4-6-2)
Views:  206   Comments: 0
PRR 5354, K-4S, 1947
Title:  PRR 5354, K-4S, 1947
Description:  Here is a photo by Howard Davis that was taken in New Castle, Pennsylvania, in 1947. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5354, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in March of 1924. Gary Mittner Collection
Photo Date:  11/26/1947  Upload Date: 8/9/2024 10:19:57 AM
Location:  New Castle, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5354(4-6-2)
Views:  110   Comments: 0
"Story Of A Pacific," Page 50, 1956
Title:  "Story Of A Pacific," Page 50, 1956
Description:  Here is page seven 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 50. Photo Caption: "Tussle of the Titans: Roaring east from Englewood, Il., K4-powered 'Broadway' challenges Hudson-propelled 'Century' on eve of streamlining, diesels." On the left is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5354, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1924. On the right is the New York Central's "20th Century Limited." Place your bets!
Photo Date:  8/1/1956  Upload Date: 6/18/2018 1:41:36 AM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5354(4-6-2)
Views:  405   Comments: 0
"Story Of A Pacific," Page 51, 1956
Title:  "Story Of A Pacific," Page 51, 1956
Description:  Here is page eight 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 51. Photo Caption: "Tussle of the Titans: Roaring east from Englewood, Il., K4-powered 'Broadway' challenges Hudson-propelled 'Century' on eve of streamlining, diesels." On the left is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5354, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1924. On the right is the New York Central's "20th Century Limited." Place your bets!
Photo Date:  8/1/1956  Upload Date: 6/18/2018 1:45:01 AM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5354(4-6-2)
Views:  319   Comments: 0
"Story Of A Pacific," Page 57, 1956
Title:  "Story Of A Pacific," Page 57, 1956
Description:  Here is page 14 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 57. Top Photo Caption: "Test engineer in running board housing adjusts goggles for fast ride on K-4 getting 'Broadway' out of Ft. Wayne." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5354, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1924. Bottom photo by Wayne Brumbaugh taken between Cassandra and Portage, Pennsylvania, in the late 1940's depicts a pair of unidentified "Pacifics" working an extra passenger train on the Pittsburgh Division.
Photo Date:  8/1/1956  Upload Date: 6/18/2018 2:05:30 AM
Location:  Fort Wayne, IN
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5354(4-6-2)
Views:  481   Comments: 0
"The Broadway Limited," Pages 26-27, 1962
Title:  "The Broadway Limited," Pages 26-27, 1962
Description:  Here are portions of pages 11 and 12 of an 18-page cover article by Arthur D. Dubin entitled "The Broadway Limited: A Salute To Pennsy's Finest And Its Fabled Predecessors." They were published originally in the February 1962 issue of "Trains" magazine, pages 26-27. Shown here at the left is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5354, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1924.
Photo Date:  2/1/1962  Upload Date: 10/21/2017 2:38:38 AM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5354(4-6-2)
Views:  433   Comments: 0
"The Broadway Limited," Page 26, 1962
Title:  "The Broadway Limited," Page 26, 1962
Description:  Here is page 11 of an 18-page cover article by Arthur D. Dubin entitled "The Broadway Limited: A Salute To Pennsy's Finest And Its Fabled Predecessors." It was published originally in the February 1962 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 26. Top Left Illustration: Grif Teller's 1933 painting entitled "Spirit Of America" featuring Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5436, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1927 and retired in November of 1955. Top Right Photo: Shown here is a portion of a "Broadway Limited" pulled by PRR engine #5354, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in March of 1924. Bottom Photo: Shown here is a portion of PRR engine #5471, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by Baldwin in March of 1927 and retired in August of 1956.
Photo Date:  2/1/1962  Upload Date: 10/7/2022 10:22:32 PM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5436(4-6-2) PRR 5354(4-6-2) PRR 5471(4-6-2)
Views:  346   Comments: 0
"The Broadway Limited," Page 27, 1962
Title:  "The Broadway Limited," Page 27, 1962
Description:  Here is page 12 of an 18-page cover article by Arthur D. Dubin entitled "The Broadway Limited: A Salute To Pennsy's Finest And Its Fabled Predecessors." It was published originally in the February 1962 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 27. Top Left Photo: Shown here is a portion of a "Broadway Limited" pulled by Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5354, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1924. Bottom Photo: Shown here is a portion of PRR engine #5471, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in March of 1927 and retired in August of 1956.
Photo Date:  2/1/1962  Upload Date: 10/7/2022 10:24:50 PM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5354(4-6-2) PRR 5471(4-6-2)
Views:  259   Comments: 0
PRR 5354, K-4S, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 5354, K-4S, c. 1946
Description:  Here is a photo by Kaufmann & Fabry that was taken near Englewood, Illinois, c. 1946. Caption On Reverse: "Broadway Limited and 20th Century Limited racing just East of Englewood, Illinois." At the left is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5354, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1924. At the right is an unidentified New York Central "J" Class (4-6-4) "Hudson." John S. Fisher Collection.
Photo Date:  10/1/1968  Upload Date: 12/26/2024 3:09:56 AM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5354(4-6-2)
Views:  96   Comments: 0
"K4 vs. J-1 In 1931," Page 42, 1968
Title:  "K4 vs. J-1 In 1931," Page 42, 1968
Description:  Here is page two of a six-page article by Howard G. Hill entitled "K4 vs. J-1 In 1931: The View From The Cab." It was published originally in the October 1968 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 42. Photo Caption: "It's 'Broadway' vs. 'Century,' and K4 vs. J-1, east of Englewood, Ill., in this oft-reproduced but always memorable Kaufmann & Fabry photograph." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5354, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1924.
Photo Date:  10/1/1968  Upload Date: 12/25/2024 7:59:49 AM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  InCab,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5354(4-6-2)
Views:  76   Comments: 0
"K4 vs. J-1 In 1931," Page 42, 1968
Title:  "K4 vs. J-1 In 1931," Page 42, 1968
Description:  Here is page two of a six-page article by Howard G. Hill entitled "K4 vs. J-1 In 1931: The View From The Cab." It was published originally in the October 1968 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 42. Photo Caption: "It's 'Broadway' vs. 'Century,' and K4 vs. J-1, east of Englewood, Ill., in this oft-reproduced but always memorable Kaufmann & Fabry photograph." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5354, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1924.
Photo Date:  10/1/1968  Upload Date: 4/10/2022 2:08:42 PM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  InCab,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5354(4-6-2)
Views:  259   Comments: 0
PRR 5356, K-4S, #2 of 3, c. 1953
Title:  PRR 5356, K-4S, #2 of 3, c. 1953
Description:  Here is the second of three original photos featuring Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5356, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in March of 1924 and retired in October of 1956 after 32 years of service. Looks to me like a railfan excursion. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. ("Cacar-5489"; #2 of 3)
Photo Date:  5/3/1953  Upload Date: 2/28/2024 3:01:12 AM
Location:  Alton, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5356(4-6-2)
Views:  88   Comments: 0
PRR 5356, K-4S, #3 of 3, c. 1953
Title:  PRR 5356, K-4S, #3 of 3, c. 1953
Description:  Here is the third of three original photos featuring Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5356, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in March of 1924 and retired in October of 1956 after 32 years of service. Looks to me like a railfan excursion. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. ("Cacar-5489"; #3 of 3)
Photo Date:  5/3/1953  Upload Date: 2/28/2024 3:02:01 AM
Location:  Alton, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5356(4-6-2)
Views:  115   Comments: 0
Brett, "Speed And Security," 1925 & 1926
Title:  Brett, "Speed And Security," 1925 & 1926
Description:  Here is the first of 33 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is Harold Brett's painting entitled "Speed And Security." It was published originally in 1925 and republished in 1926. Prominent here is PRR engine #5357, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1924 and retired in February of 1949 after 25 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  8/15/1925  Upload Date: 12/26/2024 9:14:55 AM
Location:  Rockville, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5357(4-6-2)
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Brett, "Speed And Security," 1925 & 1926
Title:  Brett, "Speed And Security," 1925 & 1926
Description:  Here is the first of 32 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is Harold Brett's painting entitled "Speed And Security." It was published originally in 1925 and republished in 1926. Prominent here is PRR engine #5357, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1924 and retired in February of 1949 after 25 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  8/15/1925  Upload Date: 1/25/2022 7:29:56 AM
Location:  Rockville, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5357(4-6-2)
Views:  323   Comments: 0
PRR "Modern Cars And Locomotives: 1926," Front Cover
Title:  PRR "Modern Cars And Locomotives: 1926," Front Cover
Description:  Here is the front cover of a 15-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "Modern Cars And Locomotives: 1926." The cover illustration comes from Harold M. Brett's 1924 painting entitled "Speed and Security" which depicts the "Broadway Limited" passing over the Susquehanna River via the Rockville Bridge. Prominent here is PRR engine #5357, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1924 and retired in February of 1949 after 25 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  7/1/1926  Upload Date: 6/26/2022 9:47:14 AM
Location:  Rockville, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5357(4-6-2)
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Brett, "Speed and Security," Front Side, 1926
Title:  Brett, "Speed and Security," Front Side, 1926
Description:  Here is the front side of an unused postal card entitled "Speed and Security." Shown here is a work of art called "Speed and Security" that was painted in 1924 by Harold M. Brett (1880–1955). It depicts the "Broadway Limited" passing over the Susquehanna River via the Rockville Bridge a few miles north of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5357, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in March of 1924 and retired in February of 1949 after 25 years' service.
Photo Date:  8/15/1926  Upload Date: 6/27/2017 7:11:06 PM
Location:  Rockville, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5357(4-6-2)
Views:  265   Comments: 1


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