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PRR 3750, K-4S, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 3750, K-4S, c. 1946
Description:  Portraits 10. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3750, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as number "3750" during March of 1920, renumbered "1737" in 1956, and presently on display as number "3750" at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. In this context, it's just departed Chicago's Union Station with the eastbound "Admiral." The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. (#25 of 72)
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 1/1/2023 5:20:23 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3750(4-6-2)
Views:  624   Comments: 0
PRR 5439, K-4S, c. 1956
Title:  PRR 5439, K-4S, c. 1956
Description:  Wood. Here is an image of a photo by Don Wood that was taken near Bay Head Junction, New Jersey, c. 1956. Wood's Caption: "Bay Head Jct. afforded many opportunities for shooting the unusual. Case in point: K-4's 5439 and 3750 flank passenger 'Shark' 5783." #5439 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1927 and retired in April of 1958. #3750 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" constructed in Juniata as number "3750" in March of 1920, renumbered "1737" in 1956, and presently on display as number "3750" at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. And #5783 is a BP-20 built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in November of 1948, rated at 2,000 horsepower, and retired in November of 1964. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  2/2/1956  Upload Date: 7/21/2022 10:41:30 PM
Location:  Bay Head Junction, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5439(4-6-2) PRR 3750(4-6-2) PRR 5783(DR6-4-2000)
Views:  874   Comments: 0
PRR 3750, K-4S, 1956
Title:  PRR 3750, K-4S, 1956
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken at the Enginehouse in South Amboy, New Jersey, in 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3750, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as number "3750" during March of 1920, renumbered "1737" in 1956, and presently on display as number "3750" at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  4/16/1956  Upload Date: 6/16/2023 2:09:19 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3750(4-6-2)
Views:  590   Comments: 0
PRR 3750, K-4S, 1956
Title:  PRR 3750, K-4S, 1956
Description:  Here is a photo by Charles E. Winters that was taken in Camden, New Jersey, on 17 May 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3750, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as number "3750" during March of 1920, renumbered "1737" in 1956, and presently on display as number "3750" at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  5/17/1956  Upload Date: 9/18/2022 5:30:03 PM
Location:  Camden, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3750(4-6-2)
Views:  768   Comments: 0
PRR 3750, K-4S, 1956
Title:  PRR 3750, K-4S, 1956
Description:  Here is a photo via Paul W. Prescott that was taken in Camden, New Jersey, on 10 June 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3750, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as number "3750" during March of 1920, renumbered "1737" in 1956, and presently on display as number "3750" at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  6/10/1956  Upload Date: 10/3/2022 3:13:07 PM
Location:  Camden, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3750(4-6-2)
Views:  640   Comments: 0
PRR 3750, K-4S, 1956
Title:  PRR 3750, K-4S, 1956
Description:  Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Frankford Junction, Pennsylvania, on 7 July 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3750, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as number "3750" during March of 1920, renumbered "1737" in 1956, and presently on display as number "3750" at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. In this context, it's pulling a Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines commuter train. From the R.R. Wallin Collection. ("LouisFols"; #12 of 15)
Photo Date:  7/7/1956  Upload Date: 4/8/2020 4:52:44 PM
Location:  Frankford Junction, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3750(4-6-2)
Views:  1102   Comments: 0
PRR 3750 into 1737, K-4S, c. 1957
Title:  PRR 3750 into 1737, K-4S, c. 1957
Description:  Here is duplicate 35mm color slide that was taken in Northumberland, Pennsylvania. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1737, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built as number "3750" during March of 1920, renumbered "1737" in 1956, and presently on display as number "3750" at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. The photographer's name and the date are not recorded.
Photo Date:  4/16/1957  Upload Date: 7/16/2020 6:48:54 PM
Location:  Northumberland, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3750(4-6-2)
Views:  932   Comments: 0
PRR 1737 into 3750, K-4S, 1972
Title:  PRR 1737 into 3750, K-4S, 1972
Description:  Here is an original 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg, Pennsylvania, on 26 May 1972. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotive numbered "1737." However, its original number is "3750," as indicated on the keystone number plate on the smokebox. It is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1920. Partially visible on the right is PRR engine #460, an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during August of 1914; it's the "Lindbergh Locomotive."
Photo Date:  5/26/1972  Upload Date: 2/15/2020 9:16:44 AM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3750(4-6-2) PRR 460(4-4-2)
Views:  1816   Comments: 0
PRR 1737 into 3750, K-4S, 1973
Title:  PRR 1737 into 3750, K-4S, 1973
Description:  Here is an original photo that I took at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg, Pennsylvania, on 30 June 1973. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotive numbered "1737." However, its original number is "3750," as indicated on the keystone number plate on the smokebox. It is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1920.
Photo Date:  6/30/1973  Upload Date: 10/31/2016 4:21:03 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3750(4-6-2)
Views:  1161   Comments: 0
PRR 3750, K-4S, #1 of 2, 1973
Title:  PRR 3750, K-4S, #1 of 2, 1973
Description:  RRMP. Here is an original photo that I took at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg, Pennsylvania, on 30 June 1973. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3750, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1920. Note the bogus road number painted on the cab: "1737"!
Photo Date:  6/30/1973  Upload Date: 1/29/2025 1:09:10 AM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3750(4-6-2)
Views:  358   Comments: 0
PRR 3750, K-4S, #2 of 2, 1973
Title:  PRR 3750, K-4S, #2 of 2, 1973
Description:  RRMP. Here is an original photo that I took at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg, Pennsylvania, on 30 June 1973. Shown here is a view of the engineman's controls in Pennsylvania Railroad locomotive #3750, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1920.
Photo Date:  6/30/1973  Upload Date: 10/31/2016 4:23:15 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  InCab,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3750(4-6-2)
Views:  858   Comments: 0
PRR 3750, K-4S, c. 1992
Title:  PRR 3750, K-4S, c. 1992
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg, Pennsylvania, c. 1992. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3750, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as number "3750" during March of 1920, renumbered "1737" in 1956, later renumbered "3750," and still on display outside the Museum. Note that the two main driving rods are lying on the ground next to the driving wheels. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1992  Upload Date: 6/26/2023 6:51:26 AM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3750(4-6-2)
Views:  577   Comments: 0
"Pennsy At Northumberland," Page 71, 2004
Title:  "Pennsy At Northumberland," Page 71, 2004
Description:  Here is page six of a six-page article by William D. Volkmer entitled "The Pennsy At Northumberland: 1964-1968." It was published originally in the January 2004 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 71. Photo Caption: "A March 1965 afternoon finds Baldwin "Sharknose" RF16 9595 and K4s Pacific 3750 outside the Northumberland roundhouse. The K4 carries the identity of sister 1737, the prototype K4 which was scrapped in the 1950s. Returned to her true number, 3750 is today at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania." Engine #3750 was built in Juniata during March of 1920 and was in active service at least until August of 1957.
Photo Date:  1/1/2004  Upload Date: 12/8/2021 10:12:44 PM
Location:  Northumberland, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3750(4-6-2)
Views:  729   Comments: 0
PRR 5367, K-4S, 1953
Title:  PRR 5367, K-4S, 1953
Description:  Here is a photo by Mayer Pearlman that was taken near South Amboy, New Jersey, on 15 November 1953. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5367 and #3751. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" built in Juniata. #5367 was constructed during May of 1924 and retired in October of 1956, while #3751 was built in April of 1920 and retired in November of 1957. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  11/15/1953  Upload Date: 3/13/2023 9:52:54 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5367(4-6-2) PRR 3751(4-6-2)
Views:  571   Comments: 0
PRR 3751, K-4S, #1 of 2, c. 1954
Title:  PRR 3751, K-4S, #1 of 2, c. 1954
Description:  Marianchuk. Here is the first of two successive original color photos of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3751, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1920 and retired in November of 1957 after 37 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:  8/15/1954  Upload Date: 10/14/2023 10:16:44 PM
Location:  Oceanport, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3751(4-6-2)
Views:  531   Comments: 0
PRR 3751, K-4S, #2 of 2,, c. 1954
Title:  PRR 3751, K-4S, #2 of 2,, c. 1954
Description:  Marianchuk. Here is the second of two successive original color photos of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3751, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1920 and retired in November of 1957 after 37 years of faithful service. The names of the photographer and of the snazzy dude at the right, as well as the exact date and the location, are not recorded.
Photo Date:  8/15/1954  Upload Date: 10/27/2023 8:26:27 AM
Location:  Oceanport, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3751(4-6-2)
Views:  472   Comments: 0
PRR 3751, K-4S, 1954
Title:  PRR 3751, K-4S, 1954
Description:  Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Red Bank, New Jersery, on 6 September 1954. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3751, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1920 and retired in November of 1957 after 37 years of service.
Photo Date:  9/6/1954  Upload Date: 9/1/2018 7:15:46 PM
Location:  Red Bank, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3751(4-6-2)
Views:  1192   Comments: 1
PRR 3751, K-4S, 1954
Title:  PRR 3751, K-4S, 1954
Description:  Here is a photo via Paul W. Prescott that was taken at Meadows Yard near Kearny, New Jersey, on 12 December 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3751, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1920 and retired in November of 1957 after 37 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  12/12/1954  Upload Date: 10/3/2022 7:59:32 PM
Location:  Kearny, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3751(4-6-2)
Views:  577   Comments: 0
PRR "Steam Rules The New York & Long Branch," Page 43, 1955
Title:  PRR "Steam Rules The New York & Long Branch," Page 43, 1955
Description:  Here is page three of a seven-page camera study entitled "Steam Rules The New York & Long Branch." It was published originally in the January 1955 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 43. Partial Caption: "Headed toward New York, the 3751 comes at you." Photo by Don Wood. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3751, a K-4S (4-8-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1920 and retired in November of 1957 after 37 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  1/1/1955  Upload Date: 9/11/2019 9:44:29 AM
Location:  Long Branch, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3751(4-6-2)
Views:  685   Comments: 0
PRR 3751, K-4S, c. 1956
Title:  PRR 3751, K-4S, c. 1956
Description:  Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Bay Head Junction, New Jersey, c. 1956. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3751, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1920 and retired in November of 1957 after 37 years of faithful service. The road numbers of the other locomotives pictured here are not recorded.
Photo Date:  3/10/1956  Upload Date: 9/17/2023 11:00:20 PM
Location:  Bay Head Junction, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3751(4-6-2) PRR 3751(4-6-2)
Views:  500   Comments: 0
PRR 3751, K-4S, 1956
Title:  PRR 3751, K-4S, 1956
Description:  Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Matawan, New Jersey, on 29 April 1956. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3751, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1920 and retired in November of 1957 after 37 years of faithful service. ("LouisFols"; #13 of 21)
Photo Date:  4/29/1956  Upload Date: 5/29/2020 12:14:28 PM
Location:  Matawan, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3751(4-6-2)
Views:  562   Comments: 0
PRR 3751, K-4S, 1956
Title:  PRR 3751, K-4S, 1956
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Meadows Yard in Kearny, New Jersey, in July of 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3751, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1920 and retired in November of 1957 after 37 years of service. Harold K. Vollrath Collection.
Photo Date:  7/7/1956  Upload Date: 4/23/2019 8:44:43 AM
Location:  Kearny, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3751(4-6-2)
Views:  713   Comments: 1
PRR 3751, K-4S, 1956
Title:  PRR 3751, K-4S, 1956
Description:  Blackhawk. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by William K. Viekman that was taken in Belmar, New Jersey, in 1956. Photo Caption: "Pennsylvania K-4 Pacific, 4-6-2 No. 3751, at Belmar, N.J., 1956." PRR engine #3751 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1920 and retired in November of 1957 after 37 years of service. This photo comes from a color slide set entitled "Steam Power ~ East and West" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (816-12).
Photo Date:  8/15/1956  Upload Date: 1/28/2019 11:05:13 AM
Location:  Belmar, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3751(4-6-2)
Views:  780   Comments: 0
PRR 3751, K-4S, c. 1956
Title:  PRR 3751, K-4S, c. 1956
Description:  Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide that was taken at the Engine House in South Amboy, New Jersey. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3751, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in April of 1920 and retired in November of 1957 after 37 years' service. The photographer's name and the date are not recorded.
Photo Date:  9/22/1956  Upload Date: 8/8/2020 11:25:55 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3751(4-6-2) PRR 3751(4-6-2)
Views:  583   Comments: 0
PRR 3751, K-4S, c. 1957
Title:  PRR 3751, K-4S, c. 1957
Description:  Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones that was taken just West of the Coaling Tipple in East Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3751, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1920 and retired in November of 1957 after 37 years of faithful service. Note that its bell and main driving rods have been removed in preparation for scrapping. Partially visible at the far right is the Tipple proper. (#7,800)
Photo Date:  2/2/1957  Upload Date: 7/15/2021 12:31:03 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3751(4-6-2)
Views:  629   Comments: 0
PRR 5384, K-4S, c. 1952
Title:  PRR 5384, K-4S, c. 1952
Description:  Boulton. Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer taken at Meadows Yard near Kearny, New Jersey, c. 1952. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5384 and #3752. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" built in Juniata. #5384 was constructed in June of 1924 and retired in March of 1953, while #3752 was built in April of 1920 and retired in April of 1958. Partially visible at the far left is the Meadows Engine House. Mr. Robert Hess identified this location correctly.
Photo Date:  2/4/1952  Upload Date: 8/18/2021 9:30:09 PM
Location:  Kearny, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5384(4-6-2) PRR 3752(4-6-2)
Views:  561   Comments: 0
PRR 3752, K-4S, 1954
Title:  PRR 3752, K-4S, 1954
Description:  Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Belmar, New Jersey, on 8 August 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3752, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1920 and retired in February of 1958 after 38 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  8/8/1954  Upload Date: 7/7/2025 7:54:08 PM
Location:  Belmar, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3752(4-6-2)
Views:  92   Comments: 0
PRR "Steam Rules The New York & Long Branch," Page 46, 1955
Title:  PRR "Steam Rules The New York & Long Branch," Page 46, 1955
Description:  Here is page six of a seven-page camera study entitled "Steam Rules The New York & Long Branch." It was published originally in the January 1955 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 46. Partial Caption: "On October 17, 1954, this drama occurred at Morgan as Pacifics 3884 and 3752 roared up the shore line of Raritan Bay with the gusto of old." Photo by Don Wood. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #3884 and #3752. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" built in Juniata. #3884 was built in July of 1923 and retired in May of 1956, while #3752 was built in April of 1920 and retired in February of 1958.
Photo Date:  1/1/1955  Upload Date: 9/11/2019 2:32:38 AM
Location:  Morgan, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3884(4-6-2) PRR 3752(4-6-2)
Views:  760   Comments: 0
PRR "Steam Rules The New York & Long Branch," Page 47, 1955
Title:  PRR "Steam Rules The New York & Long Branch," Page 47, 1955
Description:  Here is page seven of a seven-page camera study entitled "Steam Rules The New York & Long Branch." It was published originally in the January 1955 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 47. Partial Caption: "On October 17, 1954, this drama occurred at Morgan as Pacifics 3884 and 3752 roared up the shore line of Raritan Bay with the gusto of old." Photo by Don Wood. Partially visible here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3752, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1920 and retired in February of 1958 after 38 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  1/1/1955  Upload Date: 9/11/2019 2:40:06 AM
Location:  Morgan, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3752(4-6-2)
Views:  656   Comments: 0
PRR 3752, K-4S, c. 1956
Title:  PRR 3752, K-4S, c. 1956
Description:  Wood. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Dou Wood that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, perhaps in 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3752, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1920 and retired in February of 1958 after 38 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  4/16/1956  Upload Date: 9/29/2018 12:38:47 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3752(4-6-2)
Views:  719   Comments: 0
PRR 3752, K-4S, c. 1956
Title:  PRR 3752, K-4S, c. 1956
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, c. 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3752, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1920 and retired in April of 1958 after 38 years of faithful service. In this context, it's just departed the South Amboy station with a four-car passenger train bound for Bay Head Junction. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  4/16/1956  Upload Date: 6/22/2023 8:34:16 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3752(4-6-2)
Views:  472   Comments: 0
PRR 3752, K-4S, c. 1957
Title:  PRR 3752, K-4S, c. 1957
Description:  Blackhawk. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Fred Byerly that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, in June of 1957. Photo Caption: "Pennsylvania 4-6-2 No. 3752 at South Amboy, N.J." PRR engine #3752 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1920 and retired in February of 1958 after 38 years of service. This photo comes from a color slide set entitled "Memories Of Steam ~ Eastern Railroads" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (840-12). (#4,200)
Photo Date:  6/21/1957  Upload Date: 9/30/2018 12:42:13 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3752(4-6-2)
Views:  781   Comments: 0
PRR 3752, K-4S, 1957
Title:  PRR 3752, K-4S, 1957
Description:  Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Belmar, New Jersey, on 2 September 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3752, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1920 and retired in February of 1958 after 38 years of faithful service. In this context, it's pulling an 11-car commuter train on the New York & Long Branch Line on a dreary and rainy day. From the R.R. Wallin Collection.
Photo Date:  9/2/1957  Upload Date: 9/26/2018 4:21:46 AM
Location:  Belmar, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3752(4-6-2)
Views:  727   Comments: 1
PRR 3752, K-4S, 1957
Title:  PRR 3752, K-4S, 1957
Description:  Here is a photo by J.S. Rice that was taken at the 46th Street Enginehouse in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during December of 1957. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3752, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1920 and retired in February of 1958 after 38 years of faithful service. Note that its main rods have been removed, so it's been prepared for movement to the recycling center. ("JpsPcc6992" A; #2 of 6)
Photo Date:  12/21/1957  Upload Date: 3/5/2021 11:25:35 PM
Location:  West Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3752(4-6-2)
Views:  533   Comments: 0
PRR 3753, K-4S, 1934
Title:  PRR 3753, K-4S, 1934
Description:  Here is a photo by Max Miller that was taken in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on 18 October 1934. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3753, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1920 and retired in January of 1950 after 30 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  10/18/1934  Upload Date: 10/3/2022 8:00:42 PM
Location:  Atlantic City, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3753(4-6-2)
Views:  424   Comments: 0
PRR 3754, K-4S, 1936
Title:  PRR 3754, K-4S, 1936
Description:  Here is a photo by James F. Byrne that was taken near Trenton, New Jersey, in 1936. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3754, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1920 and retired in January of 1949 after 29 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1936  Upload Date: 11/24/2022 8:20:57 PM
Location:  Trenton, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3754(4-6-2)
Views:  372   Comments: 0
"Modern Power For Today's Trains," Page 14, 1949
Title:  "Modern Power For Today's Trains," Page 14, 1949
Description:  Here is page 14 of a 22-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "Modern Power For Today's Trains." It was issued originally during July of 1949. Partial Caption: "Now largely replaced in main line service by newer Diesel-electric and steam locomotives, it continues to serve on secondary trains and in branch line service." Shown here is PRR engine #3755, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1920 and retired in October of 1958 after 38 years of service.
Photo Date:  7/1/1949  Upload Date: 12/26/2024 5:54:59 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3755(4-6-2)
Views:  390   Comments: 0
PRR 3755, K-4S, c. 1952
Title:  PRR 3755, K-4S, c. 1952
Description:  MDiv. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3755, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1920 and retired in October of 1958 after 38 years of faithful service. Who said Pennsy "Pacifics" never hauled freight? The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. ("Stoneborobranch"; #4 of 56)
Photo Date:  8/15/1952  Upload Date: 6/8/2025 4:25:04 PM
Location:  Tyrone, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 3755(4-6-2)
Views:  142   Comments: 0
PRR 3758, K-4S, 1941
Title:  PRR 3758, K-4S, 1941
Description:  Here is a photo by William E. Grant that was taken in Wilmington, Delaware, on 27 November 1941. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3758, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1920 and retired in April of 1950 after 30 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  11/27/1941  Upload Date: 8/3/2024 11:21:54 AM
Location:  Wilmington, DE
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3758(4-6-2)
Views:  308   Comments: 0
"Pennsy Steam And Semaphores," Page 178, 1974
Title:  "Pennsy Steam And Semaphores," Page 178, 1974
Description:  Westing. Here is a photo that was published originally in Fred Westing's 1974 book entitled "Pennsy Steam And Semaphores," page 178. Partial Caption: "This was a publicity shot of the Broadway Limited taken in September 1920, and shows the kind of engine Ollie Keller was driving at the time. Picture was taken at Cornwells, Pa., (now Cornwells Heights) opposite Michells Seed Gardens, and close to Cornwells interlocking tower, known as 'CO' and long since removed. Engine was No. 3758 of the K4s class built in 1920." PRR #3758 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1920 and retired in April of 1950 after 30 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  1/1/1974  Upload Date: 1/13/2024 1:13:40 AM
Location:  Cornwells Heights, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3758(4-6-2)
Views:  293   Comments: 0
PRSL Atlantic City, #8 of 10, 1948
Title:  PRSL Atlantic City, #8 of 10, 1948
Description:  Here is the eighth of ten original photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on 21 February 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3762, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1920 and retired in December of 1954 after 34 years of faithful service. Wave to the Engine Crewmen! Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  2/21/1948  Upload Date: 5/22/2025 12:14:29 AM
Location:  Atlantic City, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3762(4-6-2)
Views:  147   Comments: 0
PRSL Atlantic City, #9 of 10, 1948
Title:  PRSL Atlantic City, #9 of 10, 1948
Description:  Here is the ninth of ten original photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on 21 February 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3762, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1920 and retired in December of 1954 after 34 years of faithful service. Wave to the Hostler! Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  2/21/1948  Upload Date: 5/22/2025 12:14:50 AM
Location:  Atlantic City, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3762(4-6-2)
Views:  156   Comments: 0
PRSL Atlantic City, #10 of 10, 1948
Title:  PRSL Atlantic City, #10 of 10, 1948
Description:  Here is the tenth of ten original photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on 21 February 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3762, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1920 and retired in December of 1954 after 34 years of faithful service. "To sleep, perchance to dream...." Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  2/21/1948  Upload Date: 5/22/2025 12:15:13 AM
Location:  Atlantic City, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3762(4-6-2)
Views:  169   Comments: 0
PRR 3762, K-4S, c. 1952
Title:  PRR 3762, K-4S, c. 1952
Description:  Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3762, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1920 and retired in December of 1954 after 34 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  2/2/1952  Upload Date: 9/18/2022 5:31:14 PM
Location:  Camden, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3762(4-6-2)
Views:  491   Comments: 0
PRR 3762, K-4S, c. 1954
Title:  PRR 3762, K-4S, c. 1954
Description:  Mann. Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3762, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in April of 1920 and retired in December of 1954 after 34 years of service. The photographer's name and the date are not recorded. Many thanks to Mr. Robert Staples for identifying this location correctly. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  8/15/1954  Upload Date: 6/11/2021 11:27:19 PM
Location:  Burlington, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3762(4-6-2)
Views:  565   Comments: 1
PRR 3763, K-4S, 1949
Title:  PRR 3763, K-4S, 1949
Description:  FM. Here is an image of a photo by Fred McLeod that was taken near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 9 October 1949. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3763 and a pair of Baldwin-built BP-60 "Centipedes" whose road numbers are not recorded. #3763 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1920 and retired in October of 1948 after 28 years of faithful service. In this context, these locomotives are pulling the "Gotham Limited" down the Allegheny Mountains to Altoona, whereupon the "Pacific" will be uncoupled and readied for another helper run 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:  10/9/1949  Upload Date: 7/4/2022 5:42:47 PM
Location:  Gallitzin, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3763(4-6-2)
Views:  347   Comments: 0
PRR "A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 40, 1976
Title:  PRR "A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 40, 1976
Description:  Here is page 40 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" built in Juniata. At Left: #5238 was built in June of 1917 and retired in May of 1957. Center: #3764 was built in May of 1920 and retired in October of 1950. At Right: #5358 was built in March of 1924 and retired in August of 1956.
Photo Date:  9/22/1976  Upload Date: 4/11/2019 1:21:50 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5238(4-6-2) PRR 3764(4-6-2) PRR 5358(4-6-2)
Views:  612   Comments: 0
PRR 3766, K-4S, c. 1936
Title:  PRR 3766, K-4S, c. 1936
Description:  Portraits 4. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via Fred R. Kern. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3766, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1920 and retired in November of 1951 after 31 years of faithful service. Note that it still has two pairs of "claw-foot" marker lights. The exact date and the location are not recorded. (#29 of 40)
Photo Date:  10/2/1936  Upload Date: 3/1/2021 6:21:17 PM
Location:  Cleveland, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3766(4-6-2)
Views:  415   Comments: 0
PRR 3767, K-4S, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 3767, K-4S, c. 1946
Description:  Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3767, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1920 and retired in September of 1955 after 35 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #11 of 26.
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 6/2/2022 4:56:33 PM
Location:  Crestline, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3767(4-6-2)
Views:  376   Comments: 0
"Trains: Stories And Pictures," Front Cover, 1935
Title:  "Trains: Stories And Pictures," Front Cover, 1935
Description:  Here is the front cover of a 40-page book published by Louis T. Henderson entitled "Trains: A Children's Picture Book Of Trains And Stories About Them." It was issued originally by M.A. Donohue & Company during 1935. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3768, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1920, streamlined in 1936, and retired in October of 1953 after 33 years of faithful service. Wave to the Fireman!
Photo Date:  8/15/1935  Upload Date: 1/30/2025 10:42:32 PM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3768(4-6-2)
Views:  319   Comments: 0


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