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PRR 8, K-4S, 1939
Title:  PRR 8, K-4S, 1939
Description:  Portraits 4. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via Arthur B. Johnson that was taken in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on 11 May 1939. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918 and retired in September of 1948 after 30 years of faithful service. It's the lowest-numbered K-4S on the Pennsy. (#25 of 40)
Photo Date:  5/11/1939  Upload Date: 3/1/2021 7:39:01 AM
Location:  Harrisburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 8(4-6-2)
Views:  370   Comments: 0
"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 8, 1976
Title:  "A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 8, 1976
Description:  Here is page eight 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. Partial Caption: "Lowest number K-4." Both of these photos show Pennsylvania Railroad engine #8, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918 and retired in September of 1948 after 30 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  9/22/1976  Upload Date: 4/4/2019 12:50:56 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 8(4-6-2)
Views:  561   Comments: 0
PRR 16, K-4S, 1940
Title:  PRR 16, K-4S, 1940
Description:  Here is a photo by H.W. Pontin via Rail Photo Service that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, in July of 1940. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #16, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1918 and retired in December of 1954 after 36 years of faithful service. In this context, it's rounding the Curve with a passenger train on its way up the Allegheny Mountains to Pittsburgh and points West. John S. Fisher Collection; #9 of 14.
Photo Date:  7/7/1940  Upload Date: 5/26/2022 4:03:46 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 16(4-6-2)
Views:  141   Comments: 0
"Broad Street's 1923 Fire," Page 28, 1943
Title:  "Broad Street's 1923 Fire," Page 28, 1943
Description:  Here is page three of a four-page article entitled "Broad Street's 1923 Fire." It was published originally in the November 1943 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 28. Prominent in the lower photo is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #16, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1918 and retired in December of 1954.
Photo Date:  11/1/1943  Upload Date: 4/11/2022 3:05:36 PM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 16(4-6-2)
Views:  127   Comments: 0
PRR 16, K-4S, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 16, K-4S, c. 1946
Description:  Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #16, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1918 and retired in December of 1954 after 36 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#23 of 43)
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 3/29/2021 8:04:52 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 16(4-6-2)
Views:  229   Comments: 0
PRR 16, K-4S, 1947
Title:  PRR 16, K-4S, 1947
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the 46th Street Enginehouse in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 12 July 1947. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #16, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1918 and retired in December of 1954 after 36 years of faithful service. Henry C. Westenberger Collection; #19 of 29.
Photo Date:  7/12/1947  Upload Date: 8/3/2018 3:26:36 AM
Location:  West Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 16(4-6-2)
Views:  632   Comments: 0
PRR 16, K-4S, c. 1950
Title:  PRR 16, K-4S, c. 1950
Description:  Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #16, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during 1918 and retired in December of 1954. The date and the location are approximations. Roy Healey Collection; #23 of 40.
Photo Date:  8/15/1950  Upload Date: 3/9/2018 3:49:54 AM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 16(4-6-2)
Views:  528   Comments: 0
PRR 16, K-4S, c. 1950
Title:  PRR 16, K-4S, c. 1950
Description:  Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #16, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during 1918 and retired in December of 1954. The date and the location are approximations. Roy Healey Collection; #24 of 40.
Photo Date:  8/15/1950  Upload Date: 3/9/2018 3:51:31 AM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 16(4-6-2)
Views:  562   Comments: 0
PRR 16, K-4S, #1 of 3, c. 1951
Title:  PRR 16, K-4S, #1 of 3, c. 1951
Description:  Here is the first of three original photos that were taken in Manasquan, New Jersey. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #16, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1918 and retired in December of 1954 after 36 years of faithful service. In this context, it's stopped at the Manasquan Station with a six-car passenger train. The photographer's name and the date are not recorded. ("Erail888"; #1 of 3)
Photo Date:  8/15/1951  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 8:45:56 AM
Location:  Manasquan, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 16(4-6-2)
Views:  635   Comments: 0
PRR 16, K-4S, #2 of 3, c. 1951
Title:  PRR 16, K-4S, #2 of 3, c. 1951
Description:  Here is the second of three original photos that were taken in Manasquan, New Jersey. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #16, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1918 and retired in December of 1954 after 36 years of service. The photographer's name and the date are not recorded. ("Erail888"; #2 of 3)
Photo Date:  8/15/1951  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 8:46:47 AM
Location:  Manasquan, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 16(4-6-2)
Views:  419   Comments: 0
PRR 16, K-4S, #3 of 3, c. 1951
Title:  PRR 16, K-4S, #3 of 3, c. 1951
Description:  Here is the third of three original photos that were taken in Manasquan, New Jersey. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #16, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1918 and retired in December of 1954 after 36 years of faithful service. Note the "air conditioned" coach! The photographer's name and the date are not recorded. ("Erail888"; #3 of 3)
Photo Date:  8/15/1951  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 8:47:42 AM
Location:  Manasquan, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 16(4-6-2)
Views:  419   Comments: 0
PRR 16, K-4S, 1954
Title:  PRR 16, K-4S, 1954
Description:  Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near South Amboy, New Jersey, on 18 August 1954. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #16, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1918 and retired in December of 1954 after 36 years of faithful service. ("LouisFols"; #8 of 15)
Photo Date:  8/18/1954  Upload Date: 4/12/2020 9:28:39 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 16(4-6-2)
Views:  326   Comments: 0
"Pennsy Pacifics," Page 21, 1965
Title:  "Pennsy Pacifics," Page 21, 1965
Description:  Here is page one of an eight-page article by Fred Westing entitled "The Great Days of Steam and the Glory of Pennsy Pacifics." It was published originally in the March 1965 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 21. Top Photo: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #16, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1918 and retired in December of 1954. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #3750, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1920 and is presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania.
Photo Date:  3/1/1965  Upload Date: 7/17/2016 10:32:47 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 16(4-6-2) PRR 3750(4-6-2)
Views:  509   Comments: 0
"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 12, 1976
Title:  "A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 12, 1976
Description:  Here is page 12 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: "Broad Street Station." Both of the locomotives identified here are Pennsylvania Railroad K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" built in Juniata. Right Side, Middle Photo: #16 was built in March of 1918 and retired in December of 1954. Right Side, Bottom Photo: #3681 was built during July of 1918 and retired in October of 1950.
Photo Date:  9/22/1976  Upload Date: 4/5/2019 12:15:06 PM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 16(4-6-2) PRR 3681(4-6-2)
Views:  432   Comments: 0
PRR 23, K-2S, c. 1938
Title:  PRR 23, K-2S, c. 1938
Description:  Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via F.R. Kern. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #23, a K-2S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-2 during July of 1910, later rebuilt as a K-2S, and retired in November of 1947 after 37 years of faithful service. The exact date and the location are not recorded. (#21 of 43)
Photo Date:  8/9/1938  Upload Date: 3/28/2021 8:07:18 PM
Location:  Pittsburgh, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 23(4-6-2)
Views:  273   Comments: 0
"Steam From Altoona," Page 26, 1963
Title:  "Steam From Altoona," Page 26, 1963
Description:  Here is page three 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 26. Bottom Photo, Partial Caption: "Pennsy Pacific No. 43 . . . wheeled fast passenger trains between Camden and Atlantic City." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #43, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1917 and retired in August of 1952 after 35 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  12/1/1963  Upload Date: 10/27/2017 4:03:35 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 43(4-6-2)
Views:  536   Comments: 0
PRR 86, K-2SA, c. 1938
Title:  PRR 86, K-2SA, c. 1938
Description:  Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via F.R. Kern. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #86, a K-2SA (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during December of 1911 and retired in June of 1949 after 38 years of faithful service. The exact date and the location are not recorded. (#22 of 43)
Photo Date:  8/9/1938  Upload Date: 3/28/2021 8:08:22 PM
Location:  Pittsburgh, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 86(4-6-2)
Views:  207   Comments: 0
PRR 122, K-4S, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 122, K-4S, c. 1946
Description:  Portraits 5. Here is a steam locomotive portrait that was taken in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #122, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1917 and retired in November of 1955 after 38 years of faithful service. The photographer's name and the date are not recorded. (#31 of 40)
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 3/22/2021 2:58:27 PM
Location:  Pittsburgh, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 122(4-6-2)
Views:  161   Comments: 0
"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Front Cover, 1976
Title:  "A Picture Study Of The K-4," Front Cover, 1976
Description:  Here is the front cover 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: "Rolling down the Alleghenies, Train 44 with engine 122 on the headend was bound for New York when Charles B. Chaney took this picture sometime in 1922." Pennsylvania Railroad engine #122 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1917 and retired in November of 1955 after 38 years of faithful service. Wave to the engineman!
Photo Date:  9/22/1976  Upload Date: 4/3/2019 8:09:43 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 122(4-6-2)
Views:  2453   Comments: 0
PRR 150, K-2S, c. 1929
Title:  PRR 150, K-2S, c. 1929
Description:  iLocomotives. Here is an image of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #150, a K-2S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-2 during February of 1910, rebuilt as a K-2S in April of 1914, and retired in November of 1948 after 38 years of faithful service. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. According to Mr. Ted Andrews, this photo depicts a "Pennsylvania passenger train north of Logansport, Indiana, headed to South Bend after a fresh covering of snow."
Photo Date:  1/23/1929  Upload Date: 8/17/2020 7:25:58 AM
Location:  Logansport, IN
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 150(4-6-2)
Views:  513   Comments: 1
PRR 150, K-2S, c. 1934
Title:  PRR 150, K-2S, c. 1934
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Winton Place Station near Cincinnati, Ohio, c. 1934. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #150 and #5427. Both are "K" Class (4-6-2) "Pacific" steam locomotives. #150 is a K-2S built in Juniata as a K-2 during February of 1910, rebuilt as a K-2S in April of 1914, and retired in November of 1948. #5427 is a K-4S built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in February of 1927 and retired in April of 1956. You better watch out for the oncoming train at the far left ... Safety First! Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1934  Upload Date: 9/9/2022 10:26:11 PM
Location:  Cincinnati, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 150(4-6-2) PRR 5427(4-6-2)
Views:  249   Comments: 0
PRR 170, K-2SA, c. 1938
Title:  PRR 170, K-2SA, c. 1938
Description:  Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #170, a K-2SA (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1912 and retired in September of 1939 after 27 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #1 of 12.
Photo Date:  8/9/1938  Upload Date: 5/12/2022 8:10:10 AM
Location:  Fort Wayne, IN
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 170(4-6-2)
Views:  104   Comments: 0
"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 23, 1976
Title:  "A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 23, 1976
Description:  Here is page 23 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: "On The Horseshoe Curve." Photo Caption: "No. 15 ~ Fast Mail doubleheaded westbound on the Curve. Engines 1517 and 262 ~ about 1922." Both of the locomotives pictured here are Pennsylvania Railroad K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" built in Juniata. #1517 was built during May of 1918 and retired in February of 1958, while #262 was built during May of 1918 and retired in March of 1952. Partially visible at the right is the Kittanning Point Station.
Photo Date:  9/22/1976  Upload Date: 4/6/2019 10:53:51 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1517(4-6-2) PRR 262(4-6-2)
Views:  374   Comments: 0
PRSL Locomotive Roster, Page 56, 1941
Title:  PRSL Locomotive Roster, Page 56, 1941
Description:  Here is page one of a four-page article entitled "Locomotives: Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines." It was published originally in the December 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 56. Photo Caption: "Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines Train Number 1073 (The Sea Plane) crosses New Jersey twice to connect New York with Atlantic City. Here, she's shown just after a change of engines at Trenton. Number 269, one of the Pennsylvania's big K-4's, has just taken the place of the GG-1 in the background." #269 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918 and retired in September of 1952 after 34 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  12/1/1941  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 3:24:36 AM
Location:  Trenton, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Roster,Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 269(4-6-2)
Views:  522   Comments: 0
PRR 269, K-4S, 1948
Title:  PRR 269, K-4S, 1948
Description:  Portraits 2. Here is a steam locomotive portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Cincinnati, Ohio, on 13 August 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #269, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918 and retired in September of 1952 after 34 years of faithful service. (#32 of 36)
Photo Date:  8/13/1948  Upload Date: 1/14/2021 2:24:20 PM
Location:  Cincinnati, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 269(4-6-2)
Views:  290   Comments: 0
PRR 4-6-2 #295
Title:  PRR 4-6-2 #295
Description:  Built by the PRR Juniata Shops in May of 1918 (serial #3470) as #295, the loco was one of a fleet of 424 4-6-2 K-4s Pacifics that ran passenger service all over the PRR system. This loco lasted until it was sent to the scrappers in May of 1956. J.R. Quinn photo
Photo Date:  3/22/1946  Upload Date: 6/23/2020 5:52:22 AM
Location:  East St Louis, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 295(4-6-2)
Views:  171   Comments: 0
"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 7, 1976
Title:  "A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 7, 1976
Description:  Here is page seven 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. Partial Caption: "Engine 295 in the Alleghenies, June 1920." Pennsylvania Railroad engine #295 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918 and retired in May of 1956 after 38 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  9/22/1976  Upload Date: 4/4/2019 6:49:15 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 295(4-6-2)
Views:  322   Comments: 1
"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 22, 1976
Title:  "A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 22, 1976
Description:  Here is page 22 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: "On The Horseshoe Curve." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #295, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918 and retired in May of 1956 after 38 years of faithful service. It's rounding the Curve on its way down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona to prepare for yet another passenger-helper run up "The Mountain."
Photo Date:  9/22/1976  Upload Date: 4/6/2019 10:52:10 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 295(4-6-2)
Views:  289   Comments: 0
PRR 383, K-4S, 1950
Title:  PRR 383, K-4S, 1950
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Wildwood, New Jersey, in July of 1950. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #383, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1917 and retired in October of 1955 after 38 years of faithful service. "A little dab will do ya!" Harold K. Vollrath Collection.
Photo Date:  7/7/1950  Upload Date: 4/23/2019 1:38:06 PM
Location:  Wildwood, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 383(4-6-2)
Views:  326   Comments: 0
PRR 389, K-4S, c. 1938
Title:  PRR 389, K-4S, c. 1938
Description:  Portraits 2. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #389, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1917 and retired in April of 1949 after 32 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#33 of 36)
Photo Date:  8/9/1938  Upload Date: 1/14/2021 2:25:34 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 389(4-6-2)
Views:  170   Comments: 0
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Rescue, #1 of 11, 1947
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:  227   Comments: 0
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Rescue, #2 of 11, 1947
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:  185   Comments: 0
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Overview, #1 of 3, 1947
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:  215   Comments: 0
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #6 of 14, 1947
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:  161   Comments: 0
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #7 of 14, 1947
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:  157   Comments: 0
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #8 of 14, 1947
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:  140   Comments: 0
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #9 of 14, 1947
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:  160   Comments: 0
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #10 of 14, 1947
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:  140   Comments: 0
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #11 of 14, 1947
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:  161   Comments: 0
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #12 of 14, 1947
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:  153   Comments: 0
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #13 of 14
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:  159   Comments: 0
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Photo, 1947
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:  155   Comments: 0
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #14 of 14
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:  204   Comments: 1
"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 24, 1976
Title:  "A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 24, 1976
Description:  Here is page 24 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" built in Juniata. Top Photo: #452 was built in 1918 and retired in May of 1956. Bottom Photo: #962 was built in June of 1918 and retired in February of 1956.
Photo Date:  9/22/1976  Upload Date: 4/7/2019 10:45:55 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 452(4-6-2) PRR 962(4-6-2)
Views:  338   Comments: 0
PRR 482, K-2, c. 1910
Title:  PRR 482, K-2, c. 1910
Description:  WB. Here is an image of a photo of (R to L) Pennsylvania Railroad engines #482 and #2062. Both were built in Juniata. #482 is a K-2 constructed as a K-2 during July of 1910, rebuilt as a K-2S in September of 1912, and retired in March of 1932. #2062 is an E-3A (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in 1905 and retired in April of 1931. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1910  Upload Date: 7/23/2022 12:34:54 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 482(4-6-2) PRR 2062(4-4-2)
Views:  157   Comments: 0
PRR 518, K-4S, #1 of 3, 1954
Title:  PRR 518, K-4S, #1 of 3, 1954
Description:  Here is the first of three successive duplicate 35mm color slides of photos by John Dziobko, Jr., that were taken in Burlington, New Jersey, on 27 February 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #518, 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. The slide mount is annotated "The Nellie Bly." ("Stoneborobranch"; #16 of 28)
Photo Date:  2/27/1954  Upload Date: 10/20/2020 6:52:20 AM
Location:  Burlington, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 518(4-6-2)
Views:  221   Comments: 2
PRR 518, K-4S, #2 of 3, 1954
Title:  PRR 518, K-4S, #2 of 3, 1954
Description:  Here is the second of three successive duplicate 35mm color slides of photos by John Dziobko, Jr., that were taken in Burlington, New Jersey, on 27 February 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #518, 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. The slide mount is annotated "The Nellie Bly." ("Stoneborobranch"; #17 of 28)
Photo Date:  2/27/1954  Upload Date: 10/20/2020 6:57:11 PM
Location:  Burlington, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 518(4-6-2)
Views:  249   Comments: 0
PRR 518, K-4S, #3 of 3, 1954
Title:  PRR 518, K-4S, #3 of 3, 1954
Description:  Here is the third of three successive duplicate 35mm color slides of photos by John Dziobko, Jr., that were taken in Burlington, New Jersey, on 27 February 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #518, 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. The slide mount is annotated "The Nellie Bly." ("Stoneborobranch"; #18 of 28)
Photo Date:  2/27/1954  Upload Date: 10/20/2020 6:58:43 PM
Location:  Burlington, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 518(4-6-2)
Views:  200   Comments: 2
PRR 518, K-4S, 1954
Title:  PRR 518, K-4S, 1954
Description:  Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken in Trenton, New Jersey, on 7 March 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #518, 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.
Photo Date:  3/7/1954  Upload Date: 7/22/2018 2:39:00 AM
Location:  Trenton, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 518(4-6-2)
Views:  284   Comments: 1
PRR 518, K-4S, 1955
Title:  PRR 518, K-4S, 1955
Description:  Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, during July of 1955. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #518, 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. ("LouisFols"; #8 of 21)
Photo Date:  7/7/1955  Upload Date: 5/28/2020 9:34:33 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 518(4-6-2)
Views:  209   Comments: 0

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