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| 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) |
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227 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Teller, "Ready To Go," 1937 |
| Description: |
Here is the 12th 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 "Ready To Go." It was published originally in 1937. Depicted here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #3768 and #5344. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" steam locomotives built in Juniata. #3768 was constructed during June of 1920, streamlined in 1936, and retired in October of 1953. #5344 was built in May of 1918 and retired in October of 1955. |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1937 Upload Date: 1/26/2022 12:23:01 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 3768(4-6-2) PRR 5344(4-6-2) |
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289 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 5344, K-4S, 1954 |
| Description: |
Here is an original photo by John S. Fisher that was taken in Columbus, Ohio, in November of 1954. Caption On Reverse: "PRR K-4's, once the pride of the road's passenger engines, now stand rusting at the Columbus Yards. Nov. '54." Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5344 and two more locomotives whose road numbers are not recorded. #5344 is 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: |
11/14/1954 Upload Date: 5/15/2022 12:40:46 PM |
| Location: |
Columbus, OH |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5344(4-6-2) |
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146 Comments: 0 |
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| 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) |
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1366 Comments: 5 |
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| Title: |
PRR 5344, K-4S, 1955 |
| Description: |
Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Manasquan, New Jersey, in July of 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. Special thanks to Mr. Mike Woodruff for correctly identifying the location of the "VDF" series! ("VDF"; #4 of 7) |
| Photo Date: |
7/7/1955 Upload Date: 5/9/2019 8:00:52 AM |
| Location: |
Manasquan, NJ |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5344(4-6-2) |
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377 Comments: 2 |
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| 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) |
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270 Comments: 0 |
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| 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) |
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307 Comments: 0 |
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