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PRR 518, K-4S, 1955
Title:  PRR 518, K-4S, 1955
Description:  Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, during July of 1955. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #518, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918 and retired in December of 1955 after 37 years of faithful service. ("LouisFols"; #8 of 21)
Photo Date:  7/7/1955  Upload Date: 5/28/2020 9:34:33 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 518(4-6-2)
Views:  211   Comments: 0
PRR 526, K-4S, 1930
Title:  PRR 526, K-4S, 1930
Description:  Here is the Association of American Railroads' stock photo #3367. Photo by Percy L. Mahaffey. Partial Caption On Reverse: "A Pennsylvania Railroad through passenger train takes water on the run from a track tank located between the rails." Prominent here is PRR engine #526, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1918 and retired in October of 1955 after 37 years of faithful service. Note the locomotive's reflection on the trackpan's water. The exact date and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #22 of 44.
Photo Date:  8/15/1930  Upload Date: 6/9/2022 7:06:38 AM
Location:  Elida, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Night,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 526(4-6-2)
Views:  84   Comments: 0
"Trains: Stories And Pictures," Page 20, 1935
Title:  "Trains: Stories And Pictures," Page 20, 1935
Description:  Here is the photo on page 20 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 in 1935. Photo Caption: "Locomotive scooping up water 'on the run.'" Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #526, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1918 and retired in October of 1955 after 37 years of faithful service. Note the locomotive's reflection on the trackpan's water.
Photo Date:  8/15/1935  Upload Date: 2/19/2022 10:15:24 PM
Location:  Elida, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Night,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 526(4-6-2)
Views:  153   Comments: 0
PRR 526, K-4S, c. 1951
Title:  PRR 526, K-4S, c. 1951
Description:  Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #526, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during 1918 and retired in October of 1955. Photo taken in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, on 31 March 1951. Roy Healey Collection; #25 of 40.
Photo Date:  3/31/1951  Upload Date: 3/9/2018 3:54:09 AM
Location:  Sunbury, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 526(4-6-2)
Views:  459   Comments: 0
PRR Locomotive Roster, Page 50, JUL 1941
Title:  PRR Locomotive Roster, Page 50, JUL 1941
Description:  Here is page one of a 34-page article (in five installments) entitled "Locomotives Of the Pennsylvania." It was published originally in the July 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 50. Pictured in the immediate foreground (L to R) are PRR engines #1647, #3367, #612, and #5700. #1647 is an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during 1914 and retired in October of 1949. #3367 is a K-2S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-2 during 1911, rebuilt as a K-2S in September of 1913, and retired in September of 1932. #612 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during 1917 and retired in April of 1958. #5700 is a G-5S (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheeler" built in Juniata during 1924, renumbered "1812" in April of 1952, and retired in 1955.
Photo Date:  11/1/1941  Upload Date: 2/14/2018 7:36:06 AM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Roster,Bridge,Yard,Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1647(4-4-2) PRR 3367(4-6-2) PRR 612(4-6-2) PRR 5700(4-6-0)
Views:  671   Comments: 0
Horseshoe Curve Souvenir, Frame 5, 1952
Title:  Horseshoe Curve Souvenir, Frame 5, 1952
Description:  Here is the fifth of 18 photos by Fred McLeod that are included in a souvenir brochure entitled "Horseshoe Curve; Pennsylvania Railroad; Altoona, Pa." Photo Caption: "Triple-Header Locomotives on Upgrade." Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #612, another K-4S, and a T-1 "Duplex" powering a passenger train up the Allegheny Mountains to Gallitzin, where the two front-end helpers will uncouple and return to Altoona. #612 is a K-4SA (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-4S during April of 1917, later equipped with a front-end throttle and reclassified as a K-4SA, and retired in April of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service. (Photo taken on 19 April 1948)
Photo Date:  8/23/1952  Upload Date: 2/5/2019 1:29:55 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 612(4-6-2)
Views:  506   Comments: 0
"Pennsy Power Parade," Page 11, 1954
Title:  "Pennsy Power Parade," Page 11, 1954
Description:  Here is page two of a 15-page cover article by Walter A. Lucas entitled "Pennsy Power Parade." It was published in the December 1954 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 11. Photo Caption: "Before the catenary came to Philadelphia in 1932, Nos. 1647 (E6), 3367 (K2), 612 (K4), and 5700 (G5) awaited transfer near site of new 30th Street Station. Viaduct at rear carried freight trains over the city." Engine #1647 is an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata during April of 1914 and retired in October of 1949. Engine #3367 is a K-2S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-2 during March of 1911, rebuilt as a K-2S in September of 1913, and retired in September of 1932. Engine #612 is a K-4SA (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-4S during April of 1917, rebuilt as a K-4SA, and retired in April of 1958. Engine #5700 is a G-5S (4-6-0) "Ten-Wheeler" built in Juniata during August of 1924, renumbered "1812" in April of 1952, and retired in 1955.
Photo Date:  12/1/1954  Upload Date: 4/16/2017 12:56:23 AM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1647(4-4-2) PRR 3367(4-6-2) PRR 612(4-6-2) PRR 5700(4-6-0)
Views:  571   Comments: 0
PRR 612, K-4SA, #1 of 2, 1956
Title:  PRR 612, K-4SA, #1 of 2, 1956
Description:  Here is the first of two successive images of photos by Edward Kaspriske that were taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, in 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #612, a K-4SA (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-4S during April of 1917, later equipped with a front-end throttle and reclassified as a K-4SA, and retired in April of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1956  Upload Date: 6/1/2023 8:20:23 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Night,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 612(4-6-2)
Views:  96   Comments: 0
PRR 612, K-4SA, #2 of 2, 1956
Title:  PRR 612, K-4SA, #2 of 2, 1956
Description:  Here is the second of two successive images of photos by Edward Kaspriske that were taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, in 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #612, a K-4SA (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-4S during April of 1917, later equipped with a front-end throttle and reclassified as a K-4SA, and retired in April of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1956  Upload Date: 6/1/2023 8:21:04 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Night,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 612(4-6-2)
Views:  112   Comments: 1
PRR 612, K-4SA, 1956
Title:  PRR 612, K-4SA, 1956
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken near Rahway, New Jersey, in 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #612, a K-4SA (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-4S during April of 1917, later equipped with a front-end throttle and reclassified as a K-4SA, and retired in April of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  9/22/1956  Upload Date: 6/1/2023 8:22:00 AM
Location:  Rahway, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 612(4-6-2)
Views:  116   Comments: 0
PRR 612, K-4SA, c. 1956
Title:  PRR 612, K-4SA, c. 1956
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken in Camden, New Jersey, c. 1956. Shown here is a tender-end view of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #612, a K-4SA (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-4S during April of 1917, later equipped with a front-end throttle and reclassified as a K-4SA, and retired in April of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  9/22/1956  Upload Date: 6/16/2023 4:07:15 AM
Location:  Camden, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 612(4-6-2)
Views:  81   Comments: 0
PRR 830, K-4S, 1956
Title:  PRR 830, K-4S, 1956
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske taken in Bay Head Junction, New Jersey, in 1956. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #830 and #612. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" steam locomotives built in Juniata. #830 was built in July of 1917 and retired in April of 1958. #612 was built in April of 1917, later equipped with a front-end throttle and reclassified as a K-4SA, and retired in April of 1958. Note the Hostler at the left, inspecting #830. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  9/22/1956  Upload Date: 6/16/2023 11:37:46 AM
Location:  Bay Head Junction, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 830(4-6-2) PRR 612(4-6-2)
Views:  115   Comments: 0
PRR "Pennsylvania 612," K-4SA, 1957
Title:  PRR "Pennsylvania 612," K-4SA, 1957
Description:  Here is a postal card entitled "Pennsylvania 612." No Postmark. Caption On Reverse: "Pennsylvania Railroad, New York & Long Branch. One of the road's famed K-4 Pacifics is shown here awaiting train assignment at Bay Head Jct., New Jersey, in September of 1957. This photo was taken during the last days of steam when a valiant little band of K-4's made a last ditch stand against invading herds of diesels. Photo by Douglas Wornom." #612 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1917, later equipped with a front-end throttle and reclassified as a K-4SA, and retired in April of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  9/22/1957  Upload Date: 5/10/2021 9:29:02 PM
Location:  Bay Head Junction, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 612(4-6-2)
Views:  180   Comments: 0
PRR 612, K-4SA, 1957
Title:  PRR 612, K-4SA, 1957
Description:  Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Asbury Park, New Jersey, on 20 October 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #612, a K-4SA (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-4S during April of 1917, later equipped with a front-end throttle and reclassified as a K-4SA, and retired in April of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  10/20/1957  Upload Date: 6/3/2021 10:03:56 AM
Location:  Asbury Park, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 612(4-6-2)
Views:  360   Comments: 1
PRR 612, K-4SA, 1957
Title:  PRR 612, K-4SA, 1957
Description:  Mann. Here is a color photo by Raymond J. Muller that was taken near Jamesburg, New Jersey, on 20 October 1957. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #612, K-4SA (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-4S during April of 1917, later equipped with a front-end throttle and reclassified as a K-4SA, and retired in April of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service. According to Mr. Robert Hess, "This photo was taken on October 20, 1957, during a steam excursion sponsored by the Branford Electric Railway Association. No. 612 replaced a GG1 which handled the train from Penn Station, NY to South Amboy, NJ. The train then proceeded over the New York & Long Branch RR to Sea Girt, then the Freehold branch to Jamesburg, and finally the Amboy branch returning to South Amboy, where a GG1 took over again" for the return journey to New York's Penn Station. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  10/20/1957  Upload Date: 7/4/2021 4:10:28 AM
Location:  Jamesburg, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 612(4-6-2)
Views:  302   Comments: 0
PRR 612, K-4SA, 1957
Title:  PRR 612, K-4SA, 1957
Description:  Here is an image of a photo of a youthful Ed Kaspriske at the throttle of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #612 in 1957. #612 is a K-4SA (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-4S during April of 1917, later equipped with a front-end throttle and reclassified as a K-4SA, and retired in April of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  10/20/1957  Upload Date: 6/3/2023 8:38:55 AM
Location:  Asbury Park, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 612(4-6-2)
Views:  101   Comments: 0
PRR 612, K-4SA, #1 of 2, 1957
Title:  PRR 612, K-4SA, #1 of 2, 1957
Description:  Here is the first of two photos by Arnold Haas that were taken near Englishtown, New Jersey, on 20 October 1957. Caption On Reverse: "Railfan trip on PRR 10/20/57. Fire Dept. of Englishtown, N.J., supplying water for K-4sa #612." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #612, a K-4SA (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-4S during April of 1917, later rebuilt as a K-4SA, and retired in April of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service. John S. Fisher Collection; #2 of 12.
Photo Date:  10/20/1957  Upload Date: 5/12/2022 8:14:39 AM
Location:  Englishtown, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 612(4-6-2)
Views:  158   Comments: 0
PRR 612, K-4SA, #2 of 2, 1957
Title:  PRR 612, K-4SA, #2 of 2, 1957
Description:  Here is the second of two photos by Arnold Haas that were taken near Englishtown, New Jersey, on 20 October 1957. Caption On Reverse: "Railfan trip on PRR 10/20/57. Fire Dept. of Englishtown, N.J., supplying water for K-4sa #612." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #612, a K-4SA (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-4S during April of 1917, later rebuilt as a K-4SA, and retired in April of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service. John S. Fisher Collection; #3 of 12.
Photo Date:  10/20/1957  Upload Date: 5/12/2022 8:17:40 AM
Location:  Englishtown, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 612(4-6-2)
Views:  140   Comments: 0
PRR 612, K-4SA, 1957
Title:  PRR 612, K-4SA, 1957
Description:  Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by C.G. Parsons that was taken near Englishtown, New Jersey, on 20 October 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #612, a K-4SA (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-4S during April of 1917, later equipped with a front-end throttle and reclassified as a K-4SA, and retired in April of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  10/20/1957  Upload Date: 7/9/2023 4:25:20 PM
Location:  Englishtown, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 612(4-6-2)
Views:  84   Comments: 0
PRR 612, K-4SA, 1957
Title:  PRR 612, K-4SA, 1957
Description:  Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Asbury Park, New Jersey, on 20 October 1957. The photographer is not identified. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #612, a K-4SA (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-4S during April of 1917, later equipped with a front-end throttle and reclassified as a K-4SA, and retired in April of 1958 after 41 years of service. It's powering a steam excursion sponsored by the Branford Electric Railway Association.
Photo Date:  10/20/1957  Upload Date: 12/4/2023 12:21:34 AM
Location:  Asbury Park, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 612(4-6-2)
Views:  75   Comments: 0
PRR 612, K-4SA, 1957
Title:  PRR 612, K-4SA, 1957
Description:  Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service that was taken during a railfan excursion on Sunday, 20 October 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #612, a K-4SA (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-4S during April of 1917, later equipped with a front-end throttle and reclassified as a K-4SA, and retired in April of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service. The photographer's name and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #8 of 26.
Photo Date:  10/20/1957  Upload Date: 6/2/2022 11:55:38 AM
Location:  Englishtown, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 612(4-6-2)
Views:  139   Comments: 0
PRR 612, K-4SA, 1957
Title:  PRR 612, K-4SA, 1957
Description:  Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service that was taken during a railfan excursion on Sunday, 20 October 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #612, a K-4SA (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-4S in April of 1917, later equipped with a front-end throttle and reclassified as a K-4SA, and retired in April of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service. The photographer's name and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #12 of 36.
Photo Date:  10/20/1957  Upload Date: 6/30/2022 10:56:30 PM
Location:  Englishtown, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 612(4-6-2)
Views:  140   Comments: 0
PRR 612, K-4SA, 1957
Title:  PRR 612, K-4SA, 1957
Description:  Here is a photo by William S. Young that was taken near Morgan, New Jersey, on 20 October 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #612, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-4S during April of 1917, later equipped with a front-end throttle and reclassified as a K-4SA, and retired in April of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  10/20/1957  Upload Date: 4/4/2023 10:40:03 PM
Location:  Morgan, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 612(4-6-2)
Views:  78   Comments: 0
PRR 612, K-4SA, 1957
Title:  PRR 612, K-4SA, 1957
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken near Asbury Park, New Jersey, on 20 October 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #612, a K-4SA (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-4S during April of 1917, later equipped with a front-end throttle and reclassified as a K-4SA, and retired in April of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service. In this context, it's powering a Rail Fan Special. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  10/20/1957  Upload Date: 6/4/2023 3:05:37 PM
Location:  Asbury Park, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 612(4-6-2)
Views:  93   Comments: 0
PRR 612, K-4SA, 1957
Title:  PRR 612, K-4SA, 1957
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken near Asbury Park, New Jersey, on 20 October 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #612, a K-4SA (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-4S during April of 1917, later equipped with a front-end throttle and reclassified as a K-4SA, and retired in April of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service. In this context, it's powering a Rail Fan Special. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  10/20/1957  Upload Date: 6/15/2023 6:07:33 AM
Location:  Asbury Park, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 612(4-6-2)
Views:  69   Comments: 0
PRR 612, K-4SA, 1957
Title:  PRR 612, K-4SA, 1957
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken near Asbury Park, New Jersey, on 20 October 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #612, a K-4SA (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-4S during April of 1917, later equipped with a front-end throttle and reclassified as a K-4SA, and retired in April of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service. In this context, it's powering a Rail Fan Special. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  10/20/1957  Upload Date: 6/4/2023 3:06:05 PM
Location:  Asbury Park, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 612(4-6-2)
Views:  76   Comments: 0
PRR 612, K-4SA, 1957
Title:  PRR 612, K-4SA, 1957
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken near Matawan, New Jersey, on 20 October 1957. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #612, a K-4SA (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-4S during April of 1917, later equipped with a front-end throttle and reclassified as a K-4SA, and retired in April of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service. "Can't you hear the whistle blowing, Rise up so early in the morn...." Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  10/20/1957  Upload Date: 6/3/2023 8:39:51 AM
Location:  Englishtown, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 612(4-6-2)
Views:  102   Comments: 1
PRR 612, K-4SA, 1957
Title:  PRR 612, K-4SA, 1957
Description:  Here is a post card photo by Homer R. Hill of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #612. Caption On Reverse: "PRR K-4sa No. 612 heading fan trip out of Jamesburg, N.J., on October 20,1957. Shown here is PRR engine #612, a K-4SA (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-4S during April of 1917, later equipped with a front-end throttle and reclassified as a K-4SA, and retired in April of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  10/20/1957  Upload Date: 1/19/2023 9:36:33 AM
Location:  Jamesburg, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 612(4-6-2)
Views:  111   Comments: 0
PRR "Pennsylvania 612," K-4SA, 1957
Title:  PRR "Pennsylvania 612," K-4SA, 1957
Description:  Here is a postal card entitled "Pennsylvania 612." No Postmark. Caption On Reverse: "A photo run during a rail excursion pleases the fans as Pacific K-4 No. 612 blasts through Englishtown, N.J., October 20, 1957." Photo by Mr. Marvin H. Cohen. #612 is a K-4SA (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-4S during April of 1917, later equipped with a front-end throttle and reclassified as a K-4SA, and retired in April of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  10/20/1957  Upload Date: 9/23/2018 1:29:27 AM
Location:  Englishtown, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 612(4-6-2)
Views:  507   Comments: 1
"World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 61, 1973
Title:  "World Famous Horseshoe Curve," Page 61, 1973
Description:  Here is page 61 of a 64-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "World Famous Horseshoe Curve, Altoona, Pennsylvania Railroad." It was first issued in September of 1973. Photo Caption: "More activity near the Juniata Shops. On the far track an H-10 passing two M-1a engines and in the foreground K-4 No. 612." Pennsylvania Railroad engine #612 is a K-4SA (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-4S during April of 1917, later equipped with a front-end throttle and reclassified as a K-4SA, and retired in April of 1958 after 41 years of faithful service. (To identify this location, refer to page 40.)
Photo Date:  9/22/1973  Upload Date: 11/1/2022 7:19:52 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 612(4-6-2)
Views:  95   Comments: 0
Edward Kaspriske, 2005
Title:  Edward Kaspriske, 2005
Description:  Here is an image of a photo of a mature Ed Kaspriske holding the keystone number plate from Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotive #612 on 4 May 2005. The photographer's name and the location are not recorded. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  5/4/2005  Upload Date: 6/4/2023 3:06:58 PM
Location:  Wilkes-Barre, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 612(4-6-2)
Views:  107   Comments: 0
PRR 623, K-4S, 1946
Title:  PRR 623, K-4S, 1946
Description:  Huntingdon. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Bill Price that was taken near Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, on 7 October 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #623, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and retired in May of 1948 after 31 years of service. In this contest, it's hauling an eastbound Troop Train. (SPM)
Photo Date:  10/7/1946  Upload Date: 12/15/2018 1:42:27 PM
Location:  Huntingdon, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 623(4-6-2)
Views:  516   Comments: 2
Altoona RR Pictorial History, Page 9, 1996
Title:  Altoona RR Pictorial History, Page 9, 1996
Description:  Here is a photo that was included in the "Altoona Area Railroad Pictorial History" edited by Linda White and published in 1996 by The Altoona Mirror, page 9. Photo Caption: "K-4 engine No. 623 takes on sand at the East Altoona Coal Wharf in this photo taken in the 1940s. Coal and water also were replinished at the facility, which was razed in 1968." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #623, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and retired in May of 1948 after 31 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  1/1/1996  Upload Date: 11/23/2017 7:31:40 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 623(4-6-2)
Views:  339   Comments: 0
PRR "Broadway Limited," c. 1929
Title:  PRR "Broadway Limited," c. 1929
Description:  Here is a postal card entitled "Broadway Limited ~ Pennsylvania Railroad System." No Postmark. Caption On Reverse: "The Broadway Limited is America's foremost train. It makes the daily run over the Pennsylvania Railroad System between New York and Chicago in 20 hours; Philadelphia and Chicago in 18-1/4 hours." Depicted here pulling an eight-car consist is PRR engine #646, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1918 and retired in November of 1957 after 39 years of faithful service. The artist's name and the date are not recorded.
Photo Date:  9/22/1929  Upload Date: 9/9/2017 2:34:05 AM
Location:  Lewistown, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 646(4-6-2)
Views:  960   Comments: 0
PRR 646, K-4S, c. 1938
Title:  PRR 646, K-4S, c. 1938
Description:  Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #646, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1918 and retired in November of 1957 after 39 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #4 of 12.
Photo Date:  8/9/1938  Upload Date: 5/12/2022 8:21:44 AM
Location:  Fort Wayne, IN
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 646(4-6-2)
Views:  177   Comments: 0
PRR 646, K-4S, #2 of 4, c. 1953
Title:  PRR 646, K-4S, #2 of 4, c. 1953
Description:  Here is the second of four original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken at the 24th Street Turntable in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Shown here is the firebox backhead of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #646, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1918 and retired in November of 1957 after 39 years of service.
Photo Date:  2/2/1953  Upload Date: 6/13/2021 1:42:06 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  InCab,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 646(4-6-2)
Views:  139   Comments: 0
PRR 646, K-4S, #3 of 4, c. 1953
Title:  PRR 646, K-4S, #3 of 4, c. 1953
Description:  Here is the third of four original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken at the 24th Street Turntable in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Shown here is the engineman's view from Pennsylvania Railroad engine #646, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1918 and retired in November of 1957 after 39 years of faithful service. Visible in the middle distance are the Westbound Locomotive Ready Tracks, where #646 will be moved to await its next passenger helper assignment up "The Mountain." The twin smokestacks at the right mark the location of the PRR's 12th Street Car Shops.
Photo Date:  2/2/1953  Upload Date: 6/13/2021 1:43:31 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,InCab,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:  PRR 646(4-6-2)
Views:  147   Comments: 0
PRR 646, K-4S, #4 of 4, c. 1953
Title:  PRR 646, K-4S, #4 of 4, c. 1953
Description:  Here is the fourth of four original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken at the 24th Street Turntable in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #646, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1918 and retired in November of 1957 after 39 years of service. It's parked in the Westbound Locomotive Ready Tracks, awaiting its next passenger helper assignment up "The Mountain." Visible in the left background are several homes situated on Tenth Avenue.
Photo Date:  2/2/1953  Upload Date: 6/13/2021 1:40:20 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 646(4-6-2)
Views:  154   Comments: 0
PRR 646, K-4S, #1 of 4, c. 1953
Title:  PRR 646, K-4S, #1 of 4, c. 1953
Description:  Here is the first of four original photos by Douglas C. Jones that were taken at the 24th Street Turntable in Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1953. Shown here is the front end of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #646, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1918 and retired in November of 1957 after 39 years of faithful service. In this context, it's on the Turntable having just returned to Altoona 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."
Photo Date:  2/2/1953  Upload Date: 6/13/2021 1:45:49 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 646(4-6-2)
Views:  137   Comments: 0
PRR 646, K-4S, 1955
Title:  PRR 646, K-4S, 1955
Description:  Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Don Ball, Jr., that was taken in Jersey City, New Jersey, on 3 May 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #646, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during 1918 and retired in November of 1957. William P. Nixon Collection #50065.
Photo Date:  5/3/1955  Upload Date: 3/15/2018 11:33:34 AM
Location:  Jersey City, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 646(4-6-2)
Views:  628   Comments: 0
PRR 646 sits in the yard
Title:  PRR 646 sits in the yard
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/1/1955  Upload Date: 11/20/2012 6:26:21 PM
Location:  Camden, NJ
Author:  Joseph Petaccio Jr.
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 646(4-6-2)
Views:  1215   Comments: 0
PRR 646, K-4S, 1955
Title:  PRR 646, K-4S, 1955
Description:  SPM. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Monmouth Beach, New Jersey, on 8 August 1955. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engine #646, a unidentified Central Railroad of New Jersey Baldwin-built diesel, and an unidentified PRR locomotive. #646 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1918 and retired in November of 1957.
Photo Date:  8/8/1955  Upload Date: 12/14/2018 1:17:20 PM
Location:  Monmouth Junction, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 646(4-6-2)
Views:  428   Comments: 1
PRR 646, K-4S, c. 1956
Title:  PRR 646, 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 #646, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1918 and retired in November of 1957. Partially visible at the left is PRR engine #5880, an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in April of 1949 and rated at 2,000 horsepower.
Photo Date:  3/10/1956  Upload Date: 9/17/2023 10:59:37 PM
Location:  Bay Head Junction, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 646(4-6-2) PRR 5880(E7A)
Views:  113   Comments: 0
PRR 3752, K-4S, c. 1956
Title:  PRR 3752, K-4S, c. 1956
Description:  Blackhawk. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Mayer Pearlman that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, perhaps in 1956. Photo Caption: "Pair of Pennsylvania K-4's at South Amboy, N.J." Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #3752 and #646. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" built in Juniata. #3752 was built during April of 1920 and retired in April of 1958, while #646 was built during March of 1918 and retired in November of 1957. This photo comes from a color slide set entitled "Railroads Around New York" that's produced by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (254-17).
Photo Date:  3/21/1956  Upload Date: 8/28/2018 1:44:11 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3752(4-6-2) PRR 646(4-6-2)
Views:  533   Comments: 0
PRR 646, K-4S, c. 1956
Title:  PRR 646, K-4S, c. 1956
Description:  Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #646, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1918 and retired in November of 1957 after 39 years of faithful service. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded. Many thanks to Mr. Robert Hess for identifying this location correctly.
Photo Date:  7/14/1956  Upload Date: 12/20/2023 10:36:15 PM
Location:  Little Silver, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 646(4-6-2)
Views:  72   Comments: 1
PRR 646, K-4S, 1956
Title:  PRR 646, K-4S, 1956
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, sometime in 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #646, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1918 and retired in November of 1957 after 39 years of faithful service. The numbers of the other two locomotives and the exact date are not recorded. Raymond C. Laws Collection.
Photo Date:  8/15/1956  Upload Date: 3/10/2019 10:19:47 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 646(4-6-2)
Views:  290   Comments: 0
PRR 646
Title:  PRR 646
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/20/1959  Upload Date: 3/28/2009 9:35:57 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Unknown
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 646(4-6-2)
Views:  1402   Comments: 1
PRR 732, K-2S, 1938
Title:  PRR 732, K-2S, 1938
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in March of 1938. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #732, a K-2S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-2 during July of 1910, rebuilt as a K-2S in November of 1918, and retired in June of 1947 after 37 years of faithful service. Harold K. Vollrath Collection.
Photo Date:  3/3/1938  Upload Date: 4/25/2019 9:48:07 AM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 732(4-6-2)
Views:  251   Comments: 0
PRR 820
Title:  PRR 820
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/20/1959  Upload Date: 3/28/2009 9:35:13 PM
Location:  Pittsburgh, PA
Author:  Unknown
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 820(4-6-2)
Views:  1356   Comments: 1
PRR 830, K-4S, 1954
Title:  PRR 830, K-4S, 1954
Description:  Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken during a railfan excursion in Bay Head Junction, New Jersey, on 11 July 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #830, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during 1917 and retired in April of 1958. Also visible on the right (L to R) are portions of PRR diesel-electric engines #5883 and #5882; both are EP-20's built by GM-EMD in 1949 and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. The date is an approximation. Roy Healey Collection; #10 of 12.
Photo Date:  7/11/1954  Upload Date: 3/9/2018 3:57:48 AM
Location:  Bay Head Junction, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 830(4-6-2) PRR 5883(E7A) PRR 5882(E7A)
Views:  720   Comments: 0

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