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PRR 5400, K-4S, c. 1927
Title:  PRR 5400, K-4S, c. 1927
Description:  Portraits 7. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5400, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in January of 1927 and retired in September of 1956 after 29 years of service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#15 of 20)
Photo Date:  1/23/1927  Upload Date: 5/8/2025 11:02:03 AM
Location:  Eddystone, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5400(4-6-2)
Views:  108   Comments: 0
Teller, "Harnessing The Plane To The Iron Horse," 1929
Title:  Teller, "Harnessing The Plane To The Iron Horse," 1929
Description:  Here is the fourth 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 "Harnessing The Plane To The Iron Horse." It was published originally in 1929. Depicted here is PRR engine #5400, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during January of 1927 and retired in September of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service. It's Baldwin's first Pennsy K-4S.
Photo Date:  8/15/1929  Upload Date: 12/26/2024 9:18:05 AM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5400(4-6-2)
Views:  373   Comments: 0
PRR 5400, K-4S, c. 1950
Title:  PRR 5400, K-4S, c. 1950
Description:  Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Broad Street Terminal in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c. 1950. Shown here Passing Tower "A" is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5400, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during January of 1927 and retired in September of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service. It's the very first of Pennsy's Baldwin-built K-4S's. Roy Healey Collection; #31 of 38.
Photo Date:  8/15/1950  Upload Date: 3/9/2018 4:50:26 AM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5400(4-6-2)
Views:  741   Comments: 1
PRR 5401, K-4S, 1929
Title:  PRR 5401, K-4S, 1929
Description:  Marianchuk. Here is a photo by Jake W. Wolf that was taken at Union Station in Washington, DC, in July of 1929. Excerpts From Caption On Reverse: "Photo of the Inaugural Run of 'The Senator,' Washington to Boston. Article written by reporter appeared in the July 28, 1929, edition of the 'Washington Evening Star.' Charles Blardone Collection." Partially visible here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5401, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during January of 1927 and retired in September of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  7/28/1929  Upload Date: 10/20/2023 9:49:48 PM
Location:  Washington Union Sta, DC
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5401(4-6-2)
Views:  303   Comments: 0
PRR 3747, K-4S, 1953
Title:  PRR 3747, K-4S, 1953
Description:  Mann. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Bay Head Junction, New Jersey, on 6 March 1953. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #3747, #5406, and another locomotive whose road number is not recorded. All are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics." #3747 was constructed in Juniata in March of 1920 and retired in November of 1957, while #5406 was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in February of 1927 and retired in February of 1955. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:  3/6/1953  Upload Date: 11/7/2021 7:59:08 AM
Location:  Bay Head Junction, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3747(4-6-2) PRR 5406(4-6-2)
Views:  733   Comments: 0
PRR 5406, K-4S, 1955
Title:  PRR 5406, K-4S, 1955
Description:  Here is a postal card from the Henry C. Westenberger Collection. No Postmark. Mr. Charles L. Ballard, photographer. Photo Caption: "Pennsylvania 5406. New York & Long Branch train with K-4 5406 out of South Amboy, N.J., under a shower of cinders, passing 5367 on the layover track, for a trip to the Jersey Shore." Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5406 and #5367 are both K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics." #5406 was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in February of 1958, while #5367 was built in Juniata during May of 1924 and retired in October of 1956.
Photo Date:  8/6/1955  Upload Date: 8/16/2018 1:22:24 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5406(4-6-2) PRR 5367(4-6-2)
Views:  752   Comments: 0
PRR 5406, K-4S, 1955
Title:  PRR 5406, K-4S, 1955
Description:  SPM. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide (converted to B&W) of a photo by Charles L. Ballard that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, on 6 August 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5406, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in February of 1958 after 31 years of faithful service. Published and distributed by Audio-Visual Designs; OGS-24.
Photo Date:  8/6/1955  Upload Date: 12/19/2018 12:28:24 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5406(4-6-2)
Views:  694   Comments: 1
PRR "Pennsylvania 5406," K-4S, 1956
Title:  PRR "Pennsylvania 5406," K-4S, 1956
Description:  Wood. Here is a postal card entitled "Pennsylvania 5406." No Postmark. Caption On Reverse: "Class K-4 Pacific awaits arrival of GG-1 powered train from New York City at South Amboy, N.J. At this point, New York and Long Branch trains change engines and continue to the northern New Jersey shore. April 1956. Photo by Don Wood." #5406 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in February of 1927 and retired in February of 1958 after 31 years of faithful service. Mr Woods' Caption: "Baldwin built 5406 on the 'trailer track' near Connover's Cove, South Amboy. Steam K4's usually waited here for GG1-powered trains from New York."
Photo Date:  4/17/1956  Upload Date: 2/28/2019 12:27:48 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5406(4-6-2)
Views:  654   Comments: 1
PRR 5406, K-4S, c. 1956
Title:  PRR 5406, K-4S, c. 1956
Description:  Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5406, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in February of 1927 and retired in February of 1958 after 31 years of faithful service. In this context, it's rockin' 'n' rollin' with a nine-car passenger train. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:  6/4/1956  Upload Date: 11/15/2023 10:53:34 PM
Location:  Manasquan, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5406(4-6-2)
Views:  364   Comments: 0
PRR 5406, K-4S, 1956
Title:  PRR 5406, K-4S, 1956
Description:  Here is a postal card via Peter Outerbridge entitled "Pennsylvania 5406." Caption On Reverse: "Pennsylvania Railroad local southbound below South Amboy, N.J., behind K-4s No. 5406 in 1956." Photo by Homer R. Hill. Prominent here is PRR engine #5406, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in February of 1958 after 31 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  8/15/1956  Upload Date: 1/19/2023 12:48:08 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5406(4-6-2)
Views:  464   Comments: 0
PRR 5407, K-4S, 1952
Title:  PRR 5407, K-4S, 1952
Description:  Lorenz. Here is a photo via Bob Lorenz that was taken near Crestline, Ohio, in 1952. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5407, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in February of 1955 after 28 years of faithful service. Photo Caption: "One of the last K-4's out of Crestline." Note the Train Phone apparatus atop the tender. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  9/22/1952  Upload Date: 2/7/2021 12:36:48 PM
Location:  Crestline, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 5407(4-6-2)
Views:  654   Comments: 1
Teller, "Servant To The Nations Industry," 1930
Title:  Teller, "Servant To The Nations Industry," 1930
Description:  Here is the fifth 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 "Servant To The Nation's Industry." It was published originally in 1930. Depicted here is PRR engine #5409, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in February of 1955 after 28 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  8/15/1930  Upload Date: 12/26/2024 9:18:42 AM
Location:  McVeytown, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5409(4-6-2)
Views:  318   Comments: 0
PRR 5409, K-4S, c. 1930
Title:  PRR 5409, K-4S, c. 1930
Description:  Portraits 10. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5409, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in February of 1955 after 28 years of faithful service. The simultaneous presence of both catenary and third-rail power delivery systems suggest that this photo was taken at Manhattan Transfer near Harrison, New Jersey. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. Many thanks to Mr. Robert Hess for identifying both the locomotive and the location correctly. (#35 of 72)
Photo Date:  8/15/1930  Upload Date: 1/5/2023 4:53:49 AM
Location:  Harrison, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 5409(4-6-2)
Views:  542   Comments: 1
PRR Trenton Engine House, #2 of 3, c. 1954
Title:  PRR Trenton Engine House, #2 of 3, c. 1954
Description:  Here is the second of three original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Engine House in Trenton, New Jersey, c. 1954. Shown here is engine #5409, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in February of 1927 and retired in February of 1955 after 28 years of service.
Photo Date:  2/2/1954  Upload Date: 3/24/2025 2:50:59 AM
Location:  Trenton, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5409(4-6-2)
Views:  132   Comments: 0
PRR Trenton Engine House, #1 of 3, c. 1954
Title:  PRR Trenton Engine House, #1 of 3, c. 1954
Description:  Here is the first of three original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Engine House in Trenton, New Jersey, c. 1954. Prominent here (R to L) is engine #5409 and four more locomotives whose road numbers are not recorded. #5409 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in February of 1955 after 28 years of faithful service. Visible at the left is the Trenton Coaling Tipple.
Photo Date:  2/2/1954  Upload Date: 3/24/2025 3:01:02 AM
Location:  Trenton, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5409(4-6-2)
Views:  121   Comments: 0
Teller, "On Time," 1932
Title:  Teller, "On Time," 1932
Description:  Here is the seventh 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 "On Time." It was published originally in 1932. Depicted here is PRR engine #5411, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in February of 1955 after 28 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  2/2/1932  Upload Date: 12/26/2024 9:20:14 AM
Location:  McVeytown, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5411(4-6-2)
Views:  366   Comments: 0
PRR 5411, K-4S, 1937
Title:  PRR 5411, K-4S, 1937
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Morris Park, New York, on 24 July 1937. In the foreground is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5411, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific' built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in February of 1955. In this context, it's serving on the Long Island Rail Road. Partially visible behind it is LIRR engine #104, an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Lima Locomotive Works as PRR number "7732" in July of 1915, then sold to the LIRR and renumbered "104" in June of 1928. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  7/24/1937  Upload Date: 9/11/2022 9:11:09 PM
Location:  Morris Park, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5411(4-6-2) LIRR 104(2-8-0)
Views:  675   Comments: 0
PRR 5411, K-4S, 1941
Title:  PRR 5411, K-4S, 1941
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Delmar, Delaware, on 4 May 1941. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5411, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in February of 1955 after 28 years of revenue service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  5/4/1941  Upload Date: 8/25/2024 12:18:35 PM
Location:  Delmar, DE
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5411(4-6-2)
Views:  300   Comments: 0
PRR 5412, K-4S, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 5412, K-4S, c. 1946
Description:  Harley. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Tom Harley that was taken in Hobart, Indiana, on 18 January 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5412, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in March of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  1/18/1946  Upload Date: 6/25/2022 10:43:01 PM
Location:  Hobart, IN
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Station,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5412(4-6-2)
Views:  433   Comments: 0
PRR 5412, K-4S, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 5412, K-4S, c. 1946
Description:  Here is a photo by H.W. Pontin via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5412, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in March of 1956 after 29 years of service. The exact date and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #16 of 26.
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 6/3/2022 7:04:32 PM
Location:  Rahway, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5412(4-6-2)
Views:  395   Comments: 0
PRR 5412, K-4S, c. 1950
Title:  PRR 5412, K-4S, c. 1950
Description:  Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer of two Pennsylvania Railroad "K" Class "Pacific" (4-6-2) steam locomotives parked just South of the South Amboy Passenger Station, c. 1950. Prominent at the left is engine #5412, a K-4S built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in March of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service. Roy Healey Collection; #32 of 38.
Photo Date:  8/15/1950  Upload Date: 3/9/2018 4:52:32 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5412(4-6-2)
Views:  676   Comments: 0
PRR 5412, K-4S, 1954
Title:  PRR 5412, K-4S, 1954
Description:  Here is a postal card via Peter Outerbridge entitled "Pennsylvania 5412." Caption On Reverse: "Pennsylvania 5412. Another New York & Long Branch commuter train leaves the station at South Amboy, N.J., after making an engine change from GG-1 electric power. The K-4's, No. 5412 here, February 1954, were last used on this commuter run. Photo by David C. Bartlett." Shown here is PRR engine #5412, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in March of 1956 after 29 years of service.
Photo Date:  2/2/1954  Upload Date: 1/21/2023 5:29:07 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5412(4-6-2)
Views:  390   Comments: 0
PRR 5412, K-4S, 1954
Title:  PRR 5412, K-4S, 1954
Description:  Camden. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred R. Kern that was taken in Camden, New Jersey, on 21 February 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5412, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in February of 1927 and retired in March of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service. ("Stoneborobranch"; #14 of 69)
Photo Date:  2/21/1954  Upload Date: 11/21/2020 4:47:52 PM
Location:  Camden, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5412(4-6-2)
Views:  727   Comments: 0
PRR 5412, K-4S, c. 1954
Title:  PRR 5412, K-4S, c. 1954
Description:  Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5412, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in February of 1927 and retired in March of 1956 after 29 years of service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #8 of 12.
Photo Date:  8/15/1954  Upload Date: 5/13/2022 8:52:36 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5412(4-6-2)
Views:  374   Comments: 0
PRR 5412, K-4S, c. 1954
Title:  PRR 5412, K-4S, c. 1954
Description:  SPM. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, c. 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5412, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in February of 1927 and retired in March of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service. In this context, it's just departed the South Amboy Station with a seven-car passenger train heading South on the New York & Long Branch line.
Photo Date:  8/19/1954  Upload Date: 10/3/2021 7:23:22 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5412(4-6-2)
Views:  436   Comments: 1
PRR 5412, K-4S, 1954
Title:  PRR 5412, K-4S, 1954
Description:  SPM. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, on 19 August 1954. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5412, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in March of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  8/19/1954  Upload Date: 12/20/2018 9:28:54 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5412(4-6-2)
Views:  613   Comments: 1
PRR 5412, K-4S, 1954
Title:  PRR 5412, K-4S, 1954
Description:  SPM. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, on 19 August 1954. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5412, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in March of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  8/19/1954  Upload Date: 12/20/2018 9:30:13 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5412(4-6-2)
Views:  715   Comments: 1
"Steam Rules The New York & Long Branch," Page 42, 1955
Title:  "Steam Rules The New York & Long Branch," Page 42, 1955
Description:  Here is page two 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 42. Photo Caption: "It could pass for the 'Spirit of St. Louis' in olden times but on Labor Day, 1954, it's K-4's 5412 and 1120 on Train 711 ~ 16 cars of beachcombers rolling down to the shore. Highball!" Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5412 and #1120. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics." #5412 was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in February of 1927 and retired in March of 1956. #1120 was built in Juniata during July of 1917, streamlined in 1940, and retired in December of 1954. Notable here is a map delineating the route of the NY&LB.
Photo Date:  1/1/1955  Upload Date: 9/10/2019 6:27:39 AM
Location:  Long Branch, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5412(4-6-2) PRR 1120(4-6-2)
Views:  843   Comments: 0
PRR 5412, K-4S, 1955
Title:  PRR 5412, K-4S, 1955
Description:  Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Manasquan, New"Jersey, in July of 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5412, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retir`d in March of 1956 after 29 years of service. ("VDF"; #5 of 7)
Photo Date:  7/7/1955  Upload Date: 5/8/2019 4:38:26 PM
Location:  Manasquan, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5412(4-6-2)
Views:  796   Comments: 0
PRR 5435, K-4S- 1955
Title:  PRR 5435, K-4S- 1955
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Hammonton, New Jersey, on 7 August 1955. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5435, #7279, and #5412. All are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" steam locomotives. #5435 was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1927 and retired in February of 1956. #7279 was constructed in Juniata in October of 1919 and retired in April of 1956. And #5412 was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in February of 1927 and retired in March of 1956. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  8/7/1955  Upload Date: 9/11/2022 9:16:02 PM
Location:  Hammonton, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5435(4-6-2) PRR 7279(4-6-2) PRR 5412(4-6-2)
Views:  588   Comments: 1
PRR 5412, K-4S, c. 1956
Title:  PRR 5412, K-4S, c. 1956
Description:  Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5412, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in February of 1927 and retired in March of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Produced and distributed by FJC Products of Newport, Delaware. ("LouisFols"; #8 of 16)
Photo Date:  1/23/1956  Upload Date: 6/6/2019 2:41:04 AM
Location:  Vernon, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5412(4-6-2)
Views:  609   Comments: 1
PRR 5414, K-4S, c. 1936
Title:  PRR 5414, K-4S, c. 1936
Description:  Mann. Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5414, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in October of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service. In this context, it's on passenger duty with the Long Island Rail Road. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  10/14/1936  Upload Date: 4/21/2021 7:51:56 AM
Location:  Montauk, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5414(4-6-2)
Views:  579   Comments: 1
PRR 5414, K-4S, #1 of 2, 1954
Title:  PRR 5414, K-4S, #1 of 2, 1954
Description:  Marianchuk-PRSL. Here is the first of two original photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken in Pemberton, New Jersey, on 6 June 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5414, a a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in October of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  6/6/1954  Upload Date: 10/23/2023 11:50:30 PM
Location:  Pemberton, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5414(4-6-2)
Views:  297   Comments: 0
PRR 5414, K-4S, #2 of 2, 1954
Title:  PRR 5414, K-4S, #2 of 2, 1954
Description:  Marianchuk-PRSL. Here is the second of two original photos by an unidentified photographer that were taken in Pemberton, New Jersey, on 6 June 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5414, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in October of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  6/6/1954  Upload Date: 10/23/2023 11:51:07 PM
Location:  Pemberton, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5414(4-6-2)
Views:  282   Comments: 0
Teller, "When The Broadway Meets The Dawn," 1928
Title:  Teller, "When The Broadway Meets The Dawn," 1928
Description:  Here is the third 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 "When The Broadway Meets The Dawn." It was published originally in 1928. Depicted here is PRR engine #5415, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in May of 1948 after 21 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  8/15/1928  Upload Date: 12/26/2024 9:17:15 AM
Location:  McVeytown, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5415(4-6-2)
Views:  363   Comments: 0
PRR 5415, K-4S, c. 1938
Title:  PRR 5415, K-4S, c. 1938
Description:  Here is a photo by R.D. Smith. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5415, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in May of 1948 after 21 years of faithful service. The exact date and the location are not recorded. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  11/14/1938  Upload Date: 4/3/2024 9:51:25 PM
Location:  Valparaiso, IN
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5415(4-6-2)
Views:  304   Comments: 0
PRR 5417, K-4S, c. 1952
Title:  PRR 5417, 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. At the left is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5417, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in August of 1955 after 28 years of faithful service. In the center are the sanding towers and the coaling wharf. At the far right is a P-5A electric. Many thanks to Mr. Robert Hess for identifying this location correctly.
Photo Date:  2/2/1952  Upload Date: 8/18/2021 10:17:02 PM
Location:  Kearny, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5417(4-6-2)
Views:  394   Comments: 0
PRR 410, L-1S, c. 1952
Title:  PRR 410, L-1S, c. 1952
Description:  Boulton. Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Meadows Yard near Kearny, New Jersey, c. 1952. Prominent here are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #410 and #5417. #410 is an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during April of 1915 and retired in August of 1955. #5417 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in February of 1927 and retired in August of 1955. In the center are the sanding towers and the coaling wharf.
Photo Date:  2/3/1952  Upload Date: 8/19/2021 7:48:12 AM
Location:  Kearny, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5417(4-6-2) PRR 410(2-8-2)
Views:  480   Comments: 1
PRR 5417, K-4S, c. 1954
Title:  PRR 5417, K-4S, c. 1954
Description:  Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near South Amboy, New Jersey, c. 1954. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5417, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in August of 1955 after 28 years of faithful service. It's poised for a southbound passenger run from South Amboy to Bay Head Junction on the New York & Long Branch line.
Photo Date:  2/13/1954  Upload Date: 12/12/2023 9:49:38 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5417(4-6-2)
Views:  390   Comments: 0
PRR 5417, K-4S, c. 1954
Title:  PRR 5417, K-4S, c. 1954
Description:  Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, c. 1954. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5417, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in August of 1955 after 28 years of faithful service. It's just departing the South Amboy Station with a seven-car passenger train bound for Bay Head Junction on the New York & Long Branch line.
Photo Date:  2/14/1954  Upload Date: 5/5/2021 5:48:17 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5417(4-6-2)
Views:  571   Comments: 0
PRR 5417, K-4S, c. 1954
Title:  PRR 5417, K-4S, c. 1954
Description:  Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at Bay Head Junction, New Jersey, perhaps in 1954. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (L to R) are five locomotives: one Central Railroad of New Jersey diesel and four Pennsylvania Railroad steamers ~ only one of which is identifiable. The third engine from the left is PRR #5417, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in August of 1955 after 28 years of service.
Photo Date:  2/15/1954  Upload Date: 2/10/2019 4:53:12 AM
Location:  Bay Head Junction, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5417(4-6-2)
Views:  1053   Comments: 1
PRR 5417, K-4S, 1954
Title:  PRR 5417, K-4S, 1954
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Passenger Station in Point Pleasant, New Jersey, on 6 July 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5417, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in August of 1955 after 28 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  7/6/1954  Upload Date: 9/11/2022 9:12:24 PM
Location:  Point Pleasant, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5417(4-6-2)
Views:  431   Comments: 0
PRR 5417, K-4S, 1954
Title:  PRR 5417, K-4S, 1954
Description:  SPM. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken near Morgan, New Jersey, on 18 August 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5417, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in August of 1955 after 28 years of faithful service. A tiny portion of Raritan Bay is visible at the far right.
Photo Date:  8/18/1954  Upload Date: 11/12/2020 10:00:52 AM
Location:  Morgan, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5417(4-6-2)
Views:  357   Comments: 0
Teller, "Horseshoe Curve," 1935
Title:  Teller, "Horseshoe Curve," 1935
Description:  Here is the tenth 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 "Horseshoe Curve." It was published originally in 1935. Depicted here is PRR engine #5419, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in March of 1949 after 22 years of service. Visible at the right is the Kittanning Point Passenger Station.
Photo Date:  8/15/1935  Upload Date: 12/26/2024 9:22:38 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5419(4-6-2)
Views:  354   Comments: 0
PRR 5436, K-4S, 1938
Title:  PRR 5436, K-4S, 1938
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Timonium, Maryland, on 9 June 1938. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5436 and #5419. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works. #5436 was constructed in March of 1927 and retired in April of 1948, while #5419 was built in February of 1927 and retired in March of 1949. On #5436, note the modified cylinders and lack of valve gear. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  6/9/1938  Upload Date: 4/3/2024 9:53:03 PM
Location:  Timonium, MD
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5436(4-6-2) PRR 5419(4-6-2)
Views:  232   Comments: 0
PRR 5420, K-4S, 1939
Title:  PRR 5420, K-4S, 1939
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Chicago, Illinois, on 3 November 1939. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5420, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in November of 1952 after 25 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  11/3/1939  Upload Date: 4/3/2024 9:52:13 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5420(4-6-2)
Views:  194   Comments: 0
PRR 5423, K-4S, c. 1938
Title:  PRR 5423, K-4S, c. 1938
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near East St. Louis, Illinois, c. 1938. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5423 and another locomotive whose road number is not recorded. #5423 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in November of 1957 after 30 years of faithful service. In this context, they're rockin' 'n' rollin' with the "Spirit of St. Louis." Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  8/9/1938  Upload Date: 9/11/2022 9:13:17 PM
Location:  East St. Louis, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5423(4-6-2)
Views:  356   Comments: 0
PRR 5423, K-4S, 1946
Title:  PRR 5423, K-4S, 1946
Description:  Harley. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Tom Harley that was taken in Englewood, Illinois, in November of 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5423, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in November of 1957 after 30 years of faithful service. In this context, it's rockin' 'n' rollin' with an eastbound passenger train. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:  11/14/1946  Upload Date: 11/7/2021 8:01:28 AM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5423(4-6-2)
Views:  415   Comments: 0
PRR 5424, K-4S, 1938
Title:  PRR 5424, K-4S, 1938
Description:  Coal Power. Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in East St. Louis, Illinois, on 3 October 1938. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5424, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in April of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  10/3/1938  Upload Date: 2/23/2018 1:55:27 AM
Location:  East St. Louis, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5424(4-6-2)
Views:  1157   Comments: 0
PRR 5426, K-4S, c. 1929
Title:  PRR 5426, K-4S, c. 1929
Description:  Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5426, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during February of 1927 and retired in August of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service. Note the electrified third rail installed at this location. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. Many thanks to Mr. Robert Hess for clarifying several details about this photo (see comments below). John S. Fisher Collection; #26 of 36.
Photo Date:  9/22/1929  Upload Date: 7/2/2022 12:49:36 PM
Location:  Harrison, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5426(4-6-2)
Views:  378   Comments: 1


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