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PRR 5452, K-4S, c. 1929
Title:  PRR 5452, K-4S, c. 1929
Description:  Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5452, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1927. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #29 of 36.
Photo Date:  9/22/1929  Upload Date: 7/2/2022 3:31:47 PM
Location:  Alton, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5452(4-6-2)
Views:  156   Comments: 0
PRR 6180, Q-2, 1949
Title:  PRR 6180, Q-2, 1949
Description:  Here is a photo via Charles E. Winters that was taken in Crestline, Ohio, on 1 August 1949. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #6180, a Q-2 (4-4-6-4) "Duplex" built in Juniata during March of 1945 and retired in December of 1953. Partially visible at the right is PRR engine #5453, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" constructed by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in March of 1927 and retired in February of 1949. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  8/1/1949  Upload Date: 8/29/2024 4:46:13 PM
Location:  Crestline, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 6180(UNKNOWN) PRR 5453(4-6-2)
Views:  71   Comments: 0
PRR 5456, K-4S, 1953
Title:  PRR 5456, K-4S, 1953
Description:  Trenton. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken at the Passenger Station in Trenton, New Jersey, on 28 November 1953. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5456, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1927 and retired in February of 1954 after 27 years of faithful service. ("Stoneborobranch"; #15 of 19)
Photo Date:  11/28/1953  Upload Date: 11/3/2020 7:50:49 AM
Location:  Trenton, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5456(4-6-2)
Views:  205   Comments: 0
PRR K4 5457
Title:  PRR K4 5457
Description:  Taken during the early 1940s.
Photo Date:  1/1/1941  Upload Date: 4/15/2022 9:17:41 PM
Location:  Unknown, PA
Author:  Unknown
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 5457(4-6-2)
Views:  152   Comments: 0
"Trains" Magazine, December 1950
Title:  "Trains" Magazine, December 1950
Description:  Here is a photo taken by Mr. Wallace W. Abbey. It was published originally in the December 1950 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 17. Partial Caption: "Not too many years ago, a diesel locomotive was a rarity at 21st Street Tower.... The Pennsylvania K-4 used to dominate the scene, but now you have to wait quite a while to find one picking its way through the crossing frogs. This one is pulling empty equipment." Shown here is PRR engine #5457, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1927 and retired in January of 1954 after 27 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  12/1/1950  Upload Date: 8/31/2019 4:28:43 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 5457(4-6-2)
Views:  378   Comments: 0
"Railroad" Magazine, April 1941
Title:  "Railroad" Magazine, April 1941
Description:  Here is a photo taken by an unidentified photographer that was published originally in the April 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 47. Partial Caption: "Pennsylvania K-4 Number 5458 cants to a curve at Shrewsbury Station, Pa., while a clerk in the mail car behind gets ready for a pickup from a trackside crane." #5458 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1927 and retired in June of 1948 after just 21 years of revenue service. (The essence of railroading.)
Photo Date:  4/1/1941  Upload Date: 2/16/2018 3:18:31 AM
Location:  Shrewsbury, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5458(4-6-2)
Views:  342   Comments: 0
PRR 5459, K-4S, c. 1947
Title:  PRR 5459, K-4S, c. 1947
Description:  Coal Power. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near the Enginehouse in Trenton, New Jersey, c. 1947. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5459, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in March of 1927 and retired in July of 1954 after 27 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  1/23/1947  Upload Date: 12/17/2024 9:00:15 AM
Location:  Trenton, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5459(4-6-2)
Views:  31   Comments: 0
PRR 5460, K-4S, 1937
Title:  PRR 5460, K-4S, 1937
Description:  Here is an original photo by J.O. Riley that was taken in Mansfield, Ohio, on 17 April 1937. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5460 and another locomotive whose road number is not recorded. #5460 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1927 and retired in August of 1958 after 31 years of faithful service. ("TabooIsland"; #1 of 1)
Photo Date:  4/17/1937  Upload Date: 9/16/2023 10:11:02 PM
Location:  Mansfield, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5460(4-6-2)
Views:  93   Comments: 0
PRR 5460, K-4S, 1954
Title:  PRR 5460, 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 #5460, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1927 and retired in August of 1958 after 31 years of faithful service. In this context, it's pulling an eight-car passenger train on the New York & Long Branch line. "Faster than a speeding bullet!"
Photo Date:  8/18/1954  Upload Date: 12/20/2018 9:33:55 AM
Location:  Morgan, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5460(4-6-2)
Views:  271   Comments: 1
PRR 5462, K-4S, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 5462, K-4S, c. 1946
Description:  Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5462 and another locomotive whose road number is not recorded. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" steam locomotives. #5462 was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1927 and retired in November of 1948 after 21 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #17 of 26.
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 6/3/2022 7:06:15 PM
Location:  Alton, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5462(4-6-2)
Views:  119   Comments: 0
PRR 5462, K-4S, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 5462, K-4S, c. 1946
Description:  Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5462 and another locomotive whose road number is not recorded. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" steam locomotives. #5462 was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1927 and retired in November of 1948 after 21 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #18 of 26.
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 1/16/2025 1:08:27 AM
Location:  Alton, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5462(4-6-2)
Views:  20   Comments: 0
PRR 5462, K-4S, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 5462, K-4S, c. 1946
Description:  Here is a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5462, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1927 and retired in November of 1948 after 21 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the road number of the other locomotive pictured here, as well as the exact date and the location, are not recorded. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 3/6/2023 8:15:39 PM
Location:  Columbus, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5462(4-6-2)
Views:  128   Comments: 0
PRR 5466, K-4S, c. 1929
Title:  PRR 5466, K-4S, c. 1929
Description:  Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5466, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in March of 1927 and retired in August of 1952. Partially visible at the far right is PRR engine #1490, a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Altoona in April of 1916 and retired in August of 1950. Note the Watchman in the white pith helmet! The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #30 of 36.
Photo Date:  9/22/1929  Upload Date: 7/2/2022 6:44:52 PM
Location:  Alton, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5466(4-6-2) PRR 1490(0-6-0)
Views:  167   Comments: 0
PRR 5466, K-4S, c. 1929
Title:  PRR 5466, K-4S, c. 1929
Description:  Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5466 and another locomotive whose road number is not recorded. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics." Engine #5466 was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1927 and retired in August of 1952 after 25 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #31 of 36.
Photo Date:  9/22/1929  Upload Date: 7/2/2022 6:45:25 PM
Location:  Alton, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5466(4-6-2)
Views:  157   Comments: 0
PRR 5466, K-4S, c. 1954
Title:  PRR 5466, K-4S, c. 1954
Description:  Mann. Here is a photo by Wm. J. Pontin. Prominent here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5466 and #3733. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" steam locomotives. #5466 was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1927 and retired in August of 1956, while #3733 was constructed in Juniata in February of 1920 and retired in April of 1956. Note the three unidentified Mechanics, hard at work on #3733! The exact date and the location are not recorded. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  11/14/1954  Upload Date: 4/13/2021 8:01:45 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5466(4-6-2) PRR 3733(4-6-2)
Views:  555   Comments: 0
PRR 5468, K-4S, 1939
Title:  PRR 5468, K-4S, 1939
Description:  Here is a photo by T. Martin Flattley, Jr., that was taken in Crestline, Ohio, on 5 August 1939. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5468, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1927 and retired in August of 1948 after 21 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  8/5/1939  Upload Date: 9/12/2022 8:05:43 AM
Location:  Crestline, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5468(4-6-2)
Views:  238   Comments: 0
PRR 5469, K-4S, c. 1938
Title:  PRR 5469, K-4S, c. 1938
Description:  AW. Here is an image of a photo by Arlington J. Wolfe that was taken at the 24th Street Turntable in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1938. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5469, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1927 and retired in May of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service. It's just returned from a passenger helper run up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin where it uncoupled and returned here, to be turned around, for yet another run up "The Mountain." Visible beyond it are several other locomotives that are also poised for helper/pusher runs. Beyond them are the 17th Street Bridge and several of the PRR's 12th Street Car Shops. Brush Mountain dominates the distance. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  8/9/1938  Upload Date: 12/25/2020 9:54:14 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 5469(4-6-2)
Views:  331   Comments: 0
PRR 4-6-2 #5471
Title:  PRR 4-6-2 #5471
Description:  Long, sleek, powerful and fast describes this K-4s 4-6-2 Pennsy Pacific. This one was one of only 75 that Baldwin built for PRR in 1927 while the PRR Juniata Shops produced a massive 374 more of this lcoo. J.R. Quinn photo
Photo Date:  7/5/1940  Upload Date: 6/23/2020 5:53:07 AM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5471(4-6-2)
Views:  257   Comments: 0
"Railfans' Saturday Night," Page 33, 1946
Title:  "Railfans' Saturday Night," Page 33, 1946
Description:  Here is page three of a seven-page article by D.W. Yungmeyer entitled "Railfans' Saturday Night." It was published originally in the February 1946 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 33. Bottom Photo: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5471, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1927 and retired in August of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service. In this context, it's pulling the eastbound "Trail Blazer."
Photo Date:  2/1/1946  Upload Date: 12/22/2020 7:23:17 AM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5471(4-6-2) NYC 4002(E7A)
Views:  352   Comments: 0
PRR 5471, K-4S, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 5471, K-4S, c. 1946
Description:  Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service that was taken at the Passenger Station in South Amboy, New Jersey. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5471, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1927 and retired in August of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #19 of 26.
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 1/16/2025 1:09:32 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5471(4-6-2)
Views:  22   Comments: 0
PRR 5471, K-4S, c. 1950
Title:  PRR 5471, K-4S, c. 1950
Description:  Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Red Bank, New Jersey, c. 1950. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5471, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1927 and retired in August of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service. Many thanks to Mr. Robert Hess for identifying this location correctly. Roy Healey Collection; #29 of 40.
Photo Date:  8/15/1950  Upload Date: 3/9/2018 4:54:58 AM
Location:  Red Bank, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5471(4-6-2)
Views:  550   Comments: 1
PRR 5471, K-4S, #1 of 9, c. 1953
Title:  PRR 5471, K-4S, #1 of 9, c. 1953
Description:  #5471. Here is the first of nine original photos of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5471, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1927 and retired in August of 1956 after 29 years of service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  1/23/1953  Upload Date: 2/9/2024 12:42:08 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5471(4-6-2)
Views:  134   Comments: 0
PRR 5471, K-4S, #2 of 9, c. 1953
Title:  PRR 5471, K-4S, #2 of 9, c. 1953
Description:  #5471. Here is the second of nine original photos of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5471, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1927 and retired in August of 1956 after 29 years of service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  1/23/1953  Upload Date: 2/9/2024 12:42:33 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5471(4-6-2)
Views:  117   Comments: 0
PRR 5471, K-4S, #4 of 9, c. 1953
Title:  PRR 5471, K-4S, #4 of 9, c. 1953
Description:  #5471. Here is the fourth of nine original photos of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5471, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1927 and retired in August of 1956 after 29 years of service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  1/23/1953  Upload Date: 2/9/2024 9:23:52 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5471(4-6-2)
Views:  116   Comments: 0
PRR 5471, K-4S, #7 of 9, c. 1953
Title:  PRR 5471, K-4S, #7 of 9, c. 1953
Description:  #5471. Here is the seventh of nine original photos of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5471, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1927 and retired in August of 1956 after 29 years of service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  1/23/1953  Upload Date: 2/9/2024 9:24:20 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5471(4-6-2)
Views:  126   Comments: 0
PRR 5471, K-4S, #8 of 9, c. 1953
Title:  PRR 5471, K-4S, #8 of 9, c. 1953
Description:  #5471. Here is the eighth of nine original photos of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5471, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1927 and retired in August of 1956 after 29 years of service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  1/23/1953  Upload Date: 2/10/2024 8:39:04 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5471(4-6-2)
Views:  114   Comments: 0
PRR 5471, K-4S, #9 of 9, c. 1953
Title:  PRR 5471, K-4S, #9 of 9, c. 1953
Description:  #5471. Here is the ninth of nine original photos of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5471, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1927 and retired in August of 1956 after 29 years of service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  1/23/1953  Upload Date: 2/10/2024 8:39:50 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5471(4-6-2)
Views:  115   Comments: 0
PRR 5471, K-4S, 1953
Title:  PRR 5471, K-4S, 1953
Description:  Camden. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by John Dziobko, Jr., that was taken in Camden, New Jersey, on 7 November 1953. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5471, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1927 and retired in August of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service. The name of the hostler pictured here is not recorded.. ("Stoneborobranch"; #11 of 69)
Photo Date:  11/7/1953  Upload Date: 11/21/2020 7:42:00 PM
Location:  Camden, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5471(4-6-2)
Views:  253   Comments: 0
PRR 5471, K-4S, c. 1954
Title:  PRR 5471, K-4S, c. 1954
Description:  Here is a photo by Don Wood via Rail Photo Service 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 March of 1927 and retired in August of 1956 after 29 years of service. John S. Fisher Collection; #9 of 12.
Photo Date:  8/15/1954  Upload Date: 5/13/2022 8:55:45 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5471(4-6-2)
Views:  161   Comments: 0
PRR 3858, K-4S, 1955
Title:  PRR 3858, K-4S, 1955
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken at the Enginehouse in South Amboy, New Jersey, in 1955. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3858, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1923 and retired in April of 1958. Partially visible at the left is PRR engine #5471, another K-4S that was constructed by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in March of 1927 and retired in August of 1956. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1955  Upload Date: 6/22/2023 2:01:56 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3858(4-6-2) PRR 5471(4-6-2)
Views:  198   Comments: 0
PRR 5471, K-4S, 1955
Title:  PRR 5471, K-4S, 1955
Description:  Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, in November of 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5471, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1927 and retired in August of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  11/14/1955  Upload Date: 2/9/2019 3:00:27 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5471(4-6-2)
Views:  374   Comments: 1
PRR 5471, K-4S, 1956
Title:  PRR 5471, K-4S, 1956
Description:  Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, on 29 April 1956. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5471, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1927 and retired in August of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service. Also visible are another "Pacific" on the left and a P-5A electric on the right.
Photo Date:  4/29/1956  Upload Date: 9/12/2018 3:21:09 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5471(4-6-2)
Views:  421   Comments: 0
"Story Of A Pacific," Page 53, 1956
Title:  "Story Of A Pacific," Page 53, 1956
Description:  Here is page ten 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 53. Both of the locomotives pictured here are PRR Class K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics." Top Photo: #1120 was built in Juniata during 1917, streamlined in 1940, and retired in December of 1954. Bottom Photo: #5471 was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1927 and retired in August of 1956.
Photo Date:  8/1/1956  Upload Date: 6/18/2018 1:51:32 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1120(4-6-2) PRR 5471(4-6-2)
Views:  793   Comments: 0
"The Broadway Limited," Pages 26-27, 1962
Title:  "The Broadway Limited," Pages 26-27, 1962
Description:  Here are portions of pages 11 and 12 of an 18-page cover article by Arthur D. Dubin entitled "The Broadway Limited: A Salute To Pennsy's Finest And Its Fabled Predecessors." They were published originally in the February 1962 issue of "Trains" magazine, pages 26-27. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5471, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1927 and retired in August of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  2/1/1962  Upload Date: 10/21/2017 2:41:26 AM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5471(4-6-2)
Views:  468   Comments: 0
"The Broadway Limited," Page 27, 1962
Title:  "The Broadway Limited," Page 27, 1962
Description:  Here is page 12 of an 18-page cover article by Arthur D. Dubin entitled "The Broadway Limited: A Salute To Pennsy's Finest And Its Fabled Predecessors." It was published originally in the February 1962 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 27. Top Left Photo: Shown here is a portion of a "Broadway Limited" pulled by Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5354, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1924. Bottom Photo: Shown here is a portion of PRR engine #5471, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in March of 1927 and retired in August of 1956.
Photo Date:  2/1/1962  Upload Date: 10/7/2022 10:24:50 PM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5354(4-6-2) PRR 5471(4-6-2)
Views:  200   Comments: 0
"Second Engine 28," Front Cover, 1975
Title:  "Second Engine 28," Front Cover, 1975
Description:  Here is the front cover of a ten-page cover article by John R. Crosby entitled "Second Engine 28: Three Fingers Down On The Rump Meant 3 Minutes Late." It was published originally in the March 1975 issue of "Trains" magazine. Cover Caption: "Close-up of the Howard Fogg painting of the 'Broadway Limited' reproduced on pages 42.43." Depicted here (R to L) are portions of Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5471 and #5352. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics." #5471 was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in March of 1927 and retired in August of 1956, while #5352 was built in Juniata in March of 1924 and retired in February of 1950.
Photo Date:  3/1/1975  Upload Date: 9/16/2017 9:52:14 PM
Location:  Wanatah, IN
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  InCab,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5471(4-6-2) PRR 5352(4-6-2)
Views:  501   Comments: 0
"Second Engine 28," Page 42, 1975
Title:  "Second Engine 28," Page 42, 1975
Description:  Here is page one of a ten-page cover article by John R. Crosby entitled "Second Engine 28: Three Fingers Down On The Rump Meant 3 Minutes Late." It was published originally in the March 1975 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 42. Shown here is a portion of Howard Fogg's painting called "Broadway Limited." Depicted here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5471 and #5352. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics." #5471 was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in March of 1927 and retired in August of 1956, while #5352 was built in Juniata in March of 1924 and retired in February of 1950. At the left is PRR engine #8797, an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Lima Locomotive Works as Vandalia number "155" in August of 1916, renumbered PRR "8797" in 1917, and renumbered "9987" in 1951.
Photo Date:  3/1/1975  Upload Date: 9/16/2017 9:56:51 PM
Location:  Wanatah, IN
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  InCab,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5471(4-6-2) PRR 5352(4-6-2) PRR 8797(2-8-0)
Views:  599   Comments: 0
Untitled"Second Engine 28," Page 43, 1975
Title:  Untitled"Second Engine 28," Page 43, 1975
Description:  Here is page two of a ten-page cover article by John R. Crosby entitled "Second Engine 28: Three Fingers Down On The Rump Meant 3 Minutes Late." It was published originally in the March 1975 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 43. Shown here is a portion of Howard Fogg's painting called "Broadway Limited." Depicted here is a portion of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5471, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1927 and retired in August of 1956.
Photo Date:  3/1/1975  Upload Date: 9/16/2017 10:00:52 PM
Location:  Wanatah, IN
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  InCab,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5471(4-6-2)
Views:  560   Comments: 0
"Second Engine 28," Pages 42-43, 1975
Title:  "Second Engine 28," Pages 42-43, 1975
Description:  Here is a slightly-cropped version of Howard Fogg's painting called "Broadway Limited." It was utilized as part of a ten-page cover article by John R. Crosby entitled "Second Engine 28: Three Fingers Down On The Rump Meant 3 Minutes Late." It was published originally in the March 1975 issue of "Trains" magazine, pages 42-43. Depicted here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5471 and #5352. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics." #5471 was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in March of 1927 and retired in August of 1956, while #5352 was built in Juniata in March of 1924 and retired in February of 1950. At the left is PRR engine #8797, an H-10S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Lima Locomotive Works as Vandalia number "155" in August of 1916, renumbered PRR "8797" in 1917, and renumbered "9987" in 1951.
Photo Date:  3/1/1975  Upload Date: 9/26/2017 1:50:46 AM
Location:  Wanatah, IN
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  InCab,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5471(4-6-2) PRR 5352(4-6-2) PRR 8797(2-8-0)
Views:  572   Comments: 0
PRR 5472, K-4S, c. 1947
Title:  PRR 5472, K-4S, c. 1947
Description:  Mann. Here is a duplicate 35mm B&W slide of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5472, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1927 and retired in September of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service. In this context, it's powering the "Trail Blazer." The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  1/23/1947  Upload Date: 4/20/2021 10:23:36 PM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5472(4-6-2)
Views:  343   Comments: 0
PRR 4-6-2 #3745 and #5473 - Pennsylvania RR
Title:  PRR 4-6-2 #3745 and #5473 - Pennsylvania RR
Description:  Not much info on the back of this photo besides date and numbers. Original photo taken by D. W. Yungmeyer. PRR 3745 is new to this site.
Photo Date:  3/1/1937  Upload Date: 12/18/2012 11:51:50 AM
Location:  Fort Wayne, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3745(4-6-2) PRR 5473(4-6-2)
Views:  859   Comments: 0
PRR 4-6-2 #5473 - Pennsylvania RR
Title:  PRR 4-6-2 #5473 - Pennsylvania RR
Description:  According to the information on the back of the photo, this was train #52, "The Fort Pitt", in Englewood, IL on May of 1951. New locomotive to this site.
Photo Date:  5/1/1951  Upload Date: 12/18/2012 9:13:28 AM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 5473(4-6-2)
Views:  750   Comments: 1
PRR 5473, K-4S, 1954
Title:  PRR 5473, K-4S, 1954
Description:  Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, on 3 March 1954. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5473, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1927, rebuilt in Juniata in 1944, and retired in February of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service. Note the hand-throttle mounted on the smokebox.
Photo Date:  4/3/1954  Upload Date: 3/8/2020 1:57:18 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5473(4-6-2)
Views:  520   Comments: 1
PRR 5473, K-4S, 1954
Title:  PRR 5473, K-4S, 1954
Description:  Portraits 5. Here is a steam locomotive portrait via Paul W. Prescott that was taken in Meadows Yard near Kearny, New Jersey, on 12 December 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5473, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1927, rebuilt in Juniata in 1944, and retired in February of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service. Looks to me like this venerable workhorse is headed to the Recycling Center. (#36 of 40)
Photo Date:  12/12/1954  Upload Date: 3/24/2021 9:08:15 AM
Location:  Kearny, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5473(4-6-2)
Views:  213   Comments: 0
"Story Of A Pacific," Page 54, 1956
Title:  "Story Of A Pacific," Page 54, 1956
Description:  Here is page 11 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 54. All of the locomotives pictured here are PRR Class K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics." Top Left-Hand Photo: #5473 was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1927, reconditioned in 1944, and retired in February of 1956. Top Right-Hand Photo: #3876 was built in Juniata during 1923 and retired in April of 1950. Bottom Left-Hand Photo: #5385 was built in Juniata during 1924 and retired in June of 1948. Bottom Right-Hand Photo: #1139 was built in Juniata during 1917 and retired in 1956 after 39 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  8/1/1956  Upload Date: 6/18/2018 1:54:47 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5473(4-6-2) PRR 3876(4-6-2) PRR 5385(4-6-2) PRR 1139(4-6-2)
Views:  802   Comments: 0
PRR 5699, K-5, 1933
Title:  PRR 5699, K-5, 1933
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken on 26 March 1933. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5699, a K-5 (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in March of 1929 and retired in September of 1953 after 24 years of service. The location is not recorded. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  3/26/1933  Upload Date: 9/10/2022 8:14:04 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5699(4-6-2)
Views:  311   Comments: 0
PRR 5699, K-5, 1933
Title:  PRR 5699, K-5, 1933
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Passenger Station in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in June of 1933. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5699, a K-5 (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1929 and retired in September of 1953 after 24 years of faithful service. Note the Caprotti Valve Gear. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  6/29/1933  Upload Date: 9/10/2022 8:15:01 AM
Location:  Lancaster, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5699(4-6-2)
Views:  395   Comments: 0
PRR 5699, K-5, 1935
Title:  PRR 5699, K-5, 1935
Description:  Here is a photo by Clarence R. Weaver that was taken at the Passenger Station in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, on 29 June 1935. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5699, a K-5 (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1929 and retired in September of 1953 after 24 years of faithful service. Note the Caprotti Valve Gear. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  6/29/1935  Upload Date: 9/10/2022 8:16:01 AM
Location:  Sunbury, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5699(4-6-2)
Views:  317   Comments: 0
"Trains" Centennial Issue, Page 12, 1946
Title:  "Trains" Centennial Issue, Page 12, 1946
Description:  Here is page 12 of the April 1946 issue of "Trains" magazine. It's the third page of a four-page camera study entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad: Keystone Vignettes." No author is specified. Pictured Clockwise From Top Left: K-5 #5699 photographed at an unidentified location; railroader washing a locomotive's tender at an unknown location; "Atlantic" action at an unknown location; R-1 #4999 paces M-1A #6762 near Elizabeth, New Jersey, in this photo by W.R. Osborne; a triple-header hauls a coal train near Radnor, Pennsylvania, in 1911; freight cars on graceful arches pass over an unidentified river; and an exterior view of New York's Penn Station.
Photo Date:  4/13/1946  Upload Date: 4/16/2017 4:58:55 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5699(4-6-2) PRR 4999(Steeple Cab) PRR 6762(4-8-2)
Views:  759   Comments: 0
PRR 5699, K-5, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 5699, K-5, c. 1946
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Ivy City Yard in Washington, D.C., c. 1946. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5699, a K-5 (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1929 and retired in September of 1953 after 24 years of service. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 6/22/2021 9:43:27 PM
Location:  Ivy City, DC
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5699(4-6-2)
Views:  400   Comments: 0


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