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Owner: Pennsylvania Railroad
Model:Altoona 4-6-2Built As:PRR 3678 (4-6-2)
Serial Number:3449Order No:
Frame Number:Built:4/1918
Notes:PRR Class K-4S; streamlined 02/41, retired 07/57
Other locos with this serial:  PRR 3678(4-6-2)
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PRR 3678, K-4S, c. 1923
Title:  PRR 3678, K-4S, c. 1923
Description:  Classics. Here is a duplicate 35mm B&W slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Metuchen, New Jersey, c. 1923. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3878, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1918, streamlined in 1941, and retired in 1957 after 39 years of faithful service. Note the oil marker lamps on the smokebox. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  1/23/1923  Upload Date: 5/27/2021 7:45:51 PM
Location:  Metuchen, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3678(4-6-2)
Views:  335   Comments: 0
"Broadway Limited," Pages 4-5, 1927
Title:  "Broadway Limited," Pages 4-5, 1927
Description:  Here are pages four and five of a 47-page booklet by Katherine Woods entitled "The Broadway Limited: 1902-1927." It was issued originally by the Pennsylvania Railroad in 1927. Left-Hand Page Photo Caption: "Pennsylvania Station, New York." Right-Hand Page: Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3678, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1918, streamlined in 1941, and retired in 1957 after 39 years of faithful service. Photo taken near Metuchen, New Jersey, c. 1923.
Photo Date:  6/15/1927  Upload Date: 11/1/2022 9:55:02 PM
Location:  New York Penn Sta, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3678(4-6-2)
Views:  82   Comments: 0
PRR 3678, K-4S, 1945
Title:  PRR 3678, K-4S, 1945
Description:  WB. Here is an image of a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3678, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1918, streamlined in 1941, and retired in 1957 after 39 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  11/14/1945  Upload Date: 7/21/2022 10:35:11 PM
Location:  East St. Louis, MO
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3678(4-6-2)
Views:  178   Comments: 0
PRR 3678, K-4S, c. 1945
Title:  PRR 3678, K-4S, c. 1945
Description:  Here is a photo by Mr. C.C. Grayson that was taken in East St. Louis, Illinois. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3678, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1918, streamlined in 1941, and retired in 1957 after 39 years of faithful service. It's all set to run with the "Jeffersonian." The exact date is not recorded. ("2theTrains"; #2 of 4)
Photo Date:  11/14/1945  Upload Date: 9/23/2020 8:41:16 PM
Location:  East St Louis, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3678(4-6-2)
Views:  313   Comments: 0
PRR 3678, K-4S, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 3678, K-4S, c. 1946
Description:  Coal Power. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Greenville, Ohio, c. 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3678, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in April of 1918, streamlined in 1941, and retired in 1957 after 39 years of service. Many thanks to Mr. Mike Woodruff for identifying this location correctly (see comment below).
Photo Date:  9/22/1946  Upload Date: 6/23/2019 9:00:25 AM
Location:  Greenville, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3678(4-6-2)
Views:  680   Comments: 1
PRR 3678, K-4S, 1953
Title:  PRR 3678, K-4S, 1953
Description:  Mann. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Red Bank, New Jersey, on 7 September 1953. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3678, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1918, streamlined in 1941, and retired in 1957 after 39 years of faithful service. In this context, it's rockin' 'n' rollin' with a seven-car passenger train. Note the hawk, circling in the sky, searchin' for snacks! ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:  9/7/1953  Upload Date: 3/21/2021 7:57:13 PM
Location:  Red Bank, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3678(4-6-2)
Views:  447   Comments: 0
PRR 3678, K-4S, 1954
Title:  PRR 3678, K-4S, 1954
Description:  Here is a photo via Paul W. Prescott that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, on 15 May 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3678, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1918, streamlined in 1941, and retired in July of 1957 after 39 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  5/15/1954  Upload Date: 9/26/2022 3:29:12 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3678(4-6-2)
Views:  173   Comments: 0
PRR 3678, K-4S, c. 1955
Title:  PRR 3678, K-4S, c. 1955
Description:  Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3678, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1918, streamlined in 1941, and retired in 1957 after 39 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.
Photo Date:  7/7/1955  Upload Date: 1/6/2019 12:33:50 AM
Location:  Camden, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3678(4-6-2)
Views:  383   Comments: 1
PRR 1453, K-4S, 1956
Title:  PRR 1453, K-4S, 1956
Description:  Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, on 11 June 1956. Prominent here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #1453 and #3678. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" built in Juniata. #1453 was constructed during July of 1917 and retired in September of 1956, while #3678 was built in April of 1918, streamlined in 1941, and retired in 1957.
Photo Date:  6/11/1956  Upload Date: 7/12/2022 10:03:56 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1453(4-6-2) PRR 3678(4-6-2)
Views:  146   Comments: 0
PRR 3678, K-4S, 1956
Title:  PRR 3678, K-4S, 1956
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Newark, New Jersey, on 10 July 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3678, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1918, streamlined in 1941, and retired in July of 1957 after 39 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  7/10/1956  Upload Date: 1/12/2024 12:13:17 AM
Location:  Newark, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3678(4-6-2)
Views:  63   Comments: 0
PRR 3678, K-4S, 1956
Title:  PRR 3678, K-4S, 1956
Description:  Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Kearny, New Jersey, on 31 July 1956. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3678, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1918, streamlined in 1941, and retired in 1957 after 39 years of faithful service. ("LouisFols"; #10 of 15)
Photo Date:  7/31/1956  Upload Date: 4/8/2020 9:23:12 AM
Location:  Kearny, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3678(4-6-2)
Views:  402   Comments: 0
PRR 3678, K-4S, 1956
Title:  PRR 3678, K-4S, 1956
Description:  Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Perth Amboy, New Jersey, on 3 August 1956. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3678, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1918, streamlined in 1941, and retired in 1957 after 39 years of faithful service. ("LouisFols"; #11 of 15)
Photo Date:  8/3/1956  Upload Date: 4/8/2020 9:24:43 AM
Location:  Perth Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3678(4-6-2)
Views:  396   Comments: 0
PRR 3678, K-4S, 1956
Title:  PRR 3678, K-4S, 1956
Description:  Here is a post card photo by Homer R. Hill of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3678. Caption On Reverse: "Pennsylvania Railroad shore commuter south of South Amboy, N.J., behind K-4s Pacific No. 3678 in 1956." Shown here is PRR engine #3678, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1918, streamlined in 1941, and retired in 1957 after 39 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  8/15/1956  Upload Date: 1/19/2023 9:39:08 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3678(4-6-2)
Views:  83   Comments: 0
"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 30, 1976
Title:  "A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 30, 1976
Description:  Here is page 30 of a 40-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "A Picture Study Of The K-4." First issued in October 1967, revised in September 1976. Section Caption: "Some Modifications." Both of the locomotives pictured here are Pennsylvania Railroad K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" built in Juniata. Top Photo: #5338 was built during March of 1918, streamlined in 1941, and retired in October of 1955. Bottom Photo: #3678 was built during April of 1918, streamlined in 1941, and retired in 1957.
Photo Date:  9/22/1976  Upload Date: 4/9/2019 6:59:35 AM
Location:  East St. Louis, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5338(4-6-2) PRR 3678(4-6-2)
Views:  458   Comments: 0


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