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| Title: |
PRR 5399, K-4S, 1935 |
| Description: |
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, on 15 July 1935. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5399, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during August of 1924, rebuilt with Poppet Valves and a front-end throttle in 1939, and retired in November of 1953 after 29 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection. |
| Photo Date: |
7/15/1935 Upload Date: 3/19/2023 1:52:44 PM |
| Location: |
Huntingdon, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5399(4-6-2) |
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161 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR Locomotive Roster, Page 64, OCT 1941 |
| Description: |
Here is page 30 of a 34-page article (in five installments) entitled "Locomotives Of the Pennsylvania." It was published originally in the October 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 64. Shown here is the PRR's poppet-valve equipped engine #5399, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during August of 1924 and retired in November of 1953 after 29 years of service. |
| Photo Date: |
10/1/1941 Upload Date: 2/15/2018 6:07:21 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Roster,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5399(4-6-2) |
| Views: |
599 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 5399, K-4S, 1941 |
| Description: |
Here is a photo from an article entitled "Locomotives Of the Pennsylvania." It was published originally in the October 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 64. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's poppet-valve equipped engine #5399, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during August of 1924 and retired in November of 1953 after 29 years of faithful service. (#3,200) |
| Photo Date: |
10/1/1941 Upload Date: 2/13/2018 3:55:39 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5399(4-6-2) |
| Views: |
491 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Poppet-Valve Pacific," Page 65, 1941 |
| Description: |
Here is page one of a four-page article entitled "Poppet-Valve Pacific." It was published originally in the October 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 65. This article concerns the installation and testing of poppet valves on Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5399, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during August of 1924 and retired in November of 1953 after 29 years of faithful service. |
| Photo Date: |
10/1/1941 Upload Date: 2/13/2018 3:46:50 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5399(4-6-2) |
| Views: |
452 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Poppet-Valve Pacific," Page 66, 1941 |
| Description: |
Here is page two of a four-page article entitled "Poppet-Valve Pacific." It was published originally in the October 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 66. This article concerns the installation and testing of poppet valves on Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5399, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during August of 1924 and retired in November of 1953 after 29 years of faithful service. |
| Photo Date: |
10/1/1941 Upload Date: 2/13/2018 3:49:26 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5399(4-6-2) |
| Views: |
483 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Poppet-Valve Pacific," Page 67, 1941 |
| Description: |
Here is page three of a four-page article entitled "Poppet-Valve Pacific." It was published originally in the October 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 67. This article concerns the installation and testing of poppet valves on Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5399, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during August of 1924 and retired in November of 1953 after 29 years of faithful service. |
| Photo Date: |
10/1/1941 Upload Date: 2/13/2018 3:51:32 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5399(4-6-2) |
| Views: |
484 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Poppet-Valve Pacific," Page 68, 1941 |
| Description: |
Here is page four of a four-page article entitled "Poppet-Valve Pacific." It was published originally in the October 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 68. This article concerns the installation and testing of poppet valves on Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5399, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during August of 1924 and retired in November of 1953 after 29 years of faithful service. |
| Photo Date: |
10/1/1941 Upload Date: 2/13/2018 3:53:44 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5399(4-6-2) SOU 1380(4-6-2) |
| Views: |
533 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 5399, K-4S, c. 1946 |
| Description: |
Portraits 1. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5399, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during August of 1924, rebuilt with Poppet Valves and a front-end throttle in 1939, and retired in November of 1953 after 29 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. (#3 of 10) |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1946 Upload Date: 4/13/2018 1:42:26 AM |
| Location: |
Englewood, IL |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Station,Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5399(4-6-2) |
| Views: |
680 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
PRR 5474, K-4S, 1947 |
| Description: |
Coal Power. Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Englewood, Illinois, on 20 July 1947. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5474 and #5399. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics." #5474 was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1927 and retired in May of 1948, while #5399 was constructed in Juniata in August of 1924 and retired in November of 1953. Many thanks to Mr. Robert Hess for identifying the latter locomotive. |
| Photo Date: |
7/20/1947 Upload Date: 3/31/2019 11:32:18 AM |
| Location: |
Englewood, IL |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Station,Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5474(4-6-2) PRR 5399(4-6-2) |
| Views: |
746 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
PRR 5399, K-4S, 1948 |
| Description: |
Portraits 9. Here is a steam locomotive portrait by G. Grabill, Jr., that was taken in Crestline, Ohio, in March of 1948. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5399, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during August of 1924, rebuilt with Poppet Valves and a front-end throttle in 1939, and retired in November of 1953 after 29 years of faithful service. (#13 of 14) |
| Photo Date: |
3/21/1948 Upload Date: 1/2/2022 7:44:20 AM |
| Location: |
Crestline, OH |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5399(4-6-2) |
| Views: |
225 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Story Of A Pacific," Page 55, 1956 |
| Description: |
Here is page 12 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 55. Both of the locomotives in the top two photos are PRR Class K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" that were built in Juniata. Top Photo: #5399 was built in 1924, rebuilt with oscillating cams by Lima Locomotive Works in 1939, and retired in November of 1953. Middle Photo: #3847 was built in 1923, rebuilt with rotary cam poppet valves, and retired in November of 1953. (See separate article entitled "Poppet-Valve Pacific" which was published originally in the October 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, pages 65-68.) |
| Photo Date: |
8/1/1956 Upload Date: 6/18/2018 1:57:58 AM |
| Location: |
Englewood, IL |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5399(4-6-2) PRR 3847(4-6-2) |
| Views: |
743 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 34, 1976 |
| Description: |
Here is page 34 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: #3847 was built during April of 1923 and retired in November of 1953. Bottom Photo: #5399 was built during August of 1924 and retired in November of 1953. |
| Photo Date: |
9/22/1976 Upload Date: 4/10/2019 1:23:28 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 3847(4-6-2) PRR 5399(4-6-2) |
| Views: |
608 Comments: 0 |
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