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6/16/2025
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Title:
"Trains" Centennial Issue, Page 13, 1946
Description:
Here is page 13 of the April 1946 issue of "Trains" magazine. It's the fourth page of a four-page camera study entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad: Keystone Vignettes." No author is specified. Pictured Clockwise From Top Left: Bundled-up railroader signaling at an unidentified location; K-4S #5385 heads a passenger train near Freeland, Maryland, in this photo by William Moedinger Jr.; a hostler and his female apprentice servicing a live steam locomotive at an unidentified location; GG-1 #4835 pulls a passenger train through Elizabeth, New Jersey, in this Herbert Weisberger photo; H-6A #2546 heads a triple-headed coal train near Radnor, Pennsylvania, in 1911; and railroad photographer H.W. Pontin (at left) aims his camera from atop Signal Bridge #2418 at the Horseshoe Curve in this 1940 photo by Harry T. Sohlberg.
Photo Date:
4/13/1946
Upload Date:
4/16/2017 5:02:31 PM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 4835(GG1)
PRR 2546(2-8-0)
PRR 5385(4-6-2)
Views:
904
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5387, K-4S, 1941
Description:
Harley. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Tom Harley that was taken in Crestline, Ohio, on 2 December 1941. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5387 and another locomotive whose road number is not recorded. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics." #5387 was built in Juniata during June of 1924 and retired in December of 1955 after 31 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
12/2/1941
Upload Date:
6/25/2022 10:43:58 PM
Location:
Crestline, OH
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5387(4-6-2)
Views:
158
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5388, K-4S, 1946
Description:
Portraits 4. Here is a steam locomotive portrait by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Hagerstown, Maryland, on 6 September 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5388, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1924 and retired in August of 1956 after 32 years of service. (#34 of 40)
Photo Date:
9/6/1946
Upload Date:
3/2/2021 8:36:20 AM
Location:
Hagerstown, MD
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5388(4-6-2)
Views:
361
Comments:
0
Title:
"Horseshoe Curve Pictorial," Page 36, 2004
Description:
Here is page eight of a 12-page camera study entitled "Horseshoe Curve Pictorial." It was published originally in the Winter 2004 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 36. Top Photo Caption: "J-1 #6437 drifts downgrade, circa 1950." PRR engine #6437 is a J-1 (2-10-4) "Texas" built in Juniata during October of 1943 and retired in February of 1960. Middle Photo Caption: "I-1sa #4271 with a caboose hop, westbound, circa 1950." Photo by Bruce D. Fales. PRR engine #4271 is an I-1SA built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an I-1S in July of 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in October of 1944, and retired in January of 1960. Bottom Photo Caption: "Double-headed K-4's (led by #5389), eastbound, with the fireman enjoying a respite, circa 1948." Photo by Bruce D. Fales. PRR engine #5389 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in July of 1924 and retired in November of 1955.
Photo Date:
12/21/2004
Upload Date:
1/6/2018 11:47:56 AM
Location:
ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 6437(2-10-4)
PRR 4271(2-10-0)
PRR 5389(4-6-2)
Views:
693
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5390, K-4S, 1949
Description:
Lorenz. Here is a photo via Bob Lorenz that was taken near Baltimore, Maryland, in 1949. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5390, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1924 and retired in August of 1956 after 32 years of faithful service. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:
8/15/1949
Upload Date:
7/5/2021 10:08:00 AM
Location:
Baltimore, MD
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5390(4-6-2)
Views:
417
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5391, K-4S, c. 1955
Description:
Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's 30th Street Station in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c. 1955. Shown here is PRR engine #5391, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in July of 1924 and retired in April of 1956 after 32 years of service.
Photo Date:
4/23/1955
Upload Date:
3/31/2024 6:46:46 AM
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5391(4-6-2)
Views:
111
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5394, K-4S, c. 1929
Description:
Here is a photo by Joseph Burt via Rail Photo Service that was taken near Mineola, New York, c. 1929. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5394, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1924 and retired in December of 1954 after 30 years of faithful service. Note the electrified third rail installed at this location. John S. Fisher Collection; #25 of 36.
Photo Date:
9/22/1929
Upload Date:
7/2/2022 7:49:23 AM
Location:
Mineola, NY
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5394(4-6-2)
Views:
219
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5396, K-4S, 1955
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Camden, New Jersey, on 3 September 1955. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5396, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1924 and retired in December of 1955 after 31 years of faithful service. ("LouisFols"; #13 of 15)
Photo Date:
9/3/1955
Upload Date:
4/8/2020 8:34:22 PM
Location:
Camden, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5396(4-6-2)
Views:
406
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5398, K-4S, c. 1936
Description:
Mann. Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5398, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1924 and retired in October of 1952 after 28 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:
10/14/1936
Upload Date:
6/3/2025 12:39:24 AM
Location:
Timonium, MD
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5398(4-6-2)
Views:
45
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5399, K-4S, 1935
Description:
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, on 15 July 1935. Shown here is 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. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:
7/15/1935
Upload Date:
3/19/2023 1:52:44 PM
Location:
Huntingdon, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5399(4-6-2)
Views:
377
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5399, K-4S, c. 1941
Description:
Portraits 9. 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 exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#13 of 14)
Photo Date:
10/1/1941
Upload Date:
5/7/2025 12:49:18 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5399(4-6-2)
Views:
59
Comments:
0
Title:
"Locomotives Of The Pennsylvania," Page 64, OCT 1941
Description:
Here is page 30 of a 34-page article (in five installments) entitled "Locomotives Of The Pennsylvania." It was published originally in the October 1941 isske of "Railroad" magazine, page 64. Shown here is the PRR's poppet-valve equipped engine #5399, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during August of 1924 and retired in November of 1953 after 29 years of service.
Photo Date:
10/1/1941
Upload Date:
2/15/2018 6:07:21 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5399(4-6-2)
Views:
808
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5399, K-4S, 1941
Description:
Here is a photo from an article entitled "Locomotives Of The Pennsylvania." It was published originally in the October 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 64. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's poppet-valve equipped engine #5399, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during August of 1924 and retired in November of 1953 after 29 years of faithful service. (#3,200)
Photo Date:
10/1/1941
Upload Date:
2/13/2018 3:55:39 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5399(4-6-2)
Views:
670
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Poppet-Valve Pacific," Page 65, 1941
Description:
Here is page one of a four-page article entitled "Poppet-Valve Pacific." It was published originally in the October 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 65. This article concerns the installation and testing of poppet valves on Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5399, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during August of 1924 and retired in November of 1953 after 29 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
10/1/1941
Upload Date:
2/13/2018 3:46:50 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5399(4-6-2)
Views:
611
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Poppet-Valve Pacific," Page 66, 1941
Description:
Here is page two of a four-page article entitled "Poppet-Valve Pacific." It was published originally in the October 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 66. This article concerns the installation and testing of poppet valves on Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5399, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during August of 1924 and retired in November of 1953 after 29 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
10/1/1941
Upload Date:
2/13/2018 3:49:26 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5399(4-6-2)
Views:
653
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Poppet-Valve Pacific," Page 67, 1941
Description:
Here is page three of a four-page article entitled "Poppet-Valve Pacific." It was published originally in the October 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 67. This article concerns the installation and testing of poppet valves on Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5399, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during August of 1924 and retired in November of 1953 after 29 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
10/1/1941
Upload Date:
2/13/2018 3:51:32 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5399(4-6-2)
Views:
627
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "Poppet-Valve Pacific," Page 68, 1941
Description:
Here is page four of a four-page article entitled "Poppet-Valve Pacific." It was published originally in the October 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 68. This article concerns the installation and testing of poppet valves on Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5399, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during August of 1924 and retired in November of 1953 after 29 years of faithful service. Pictured here is Southern Railway's "Pacific" #1380, assigned to the "Tennessean."
Photo Date:
10/1/1941
Upload Date:
2/13/2018 3:53:44 AM
Location:
Altoona, PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5399(4-6-2)
SOU 1380(4-6-2)
Views:
729
Comments:
0
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 exact 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:
910
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:
453
Comments:
0
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:
875
Comments:
1
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:
219
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5480, K-4S, 1936
Description:
Here is a photo via J.G. Connelly that was taken in East St. 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:
255
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:
205
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:
358
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:
285
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:
166
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "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:
438
Comments:
0
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:
246
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:
245
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:
129
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5487, K-4S, 1937
Description:
Here is a photo by Arthur B. Johnson that was taken in East St. 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 far 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:
335
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 exact 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:
373
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:
713
Comments:
1
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:
357
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 faithful service. Wave to the Fireman! 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:
369
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:
311
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:
452
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:
531
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5495, K-4S, c. 1928
Description:
Portraits 7. Here is a steam locomotive portrait 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. (#16 of 20)
Photo Date:
2/2/1928
Upload Date:
5/8/2025 11:02:44 AM
Location:
Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5495(4-6-2)
Views:
57
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:
658
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:
307
Comments:
0
Title:
"Locomotives Of The Pennsylvania," 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:
985
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:
1572
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:
695
Comments:
1
Title:
PRR 5495, K-4S, c. 1954
Description:
Camden. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Camden, New Jersey, c. 1954. The photographer is not identified. 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. ("Stoneborobranch"; #22 of 68)
Photo Date:
8/1/1954
Upload Date:
1/6/2025 8:01:41 PM
Location:
Camden, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
PRR 5495(4-6-2)
Views:
224
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR "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:
385
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:
546
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:
253
Comments:
0
Title:
PRR 5497, K-4S, c. 1956
Description:
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken at VERNON Tower in Vernon, New Jersey, c. 1956. Prominent 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 service. ("LouisFols"; #9 of 16)
Photo Date:
8/15/1956
Upload Date:
3/16/2025 8:03:09 PM
Location:
Vernon, NJ
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 5497(4-6-2)
Views:
86
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 Roundhouse in Camden, New Jersey, on 24 June 1957. The photographer is not identified. Partially visible here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5497 and another locomotive whose road 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:
315
Comments:
0
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