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Owner: Pennsylvania Railroad
Model:Altoona 4-6-2Built As:PRR 16 (4-6-2)
Serial Number:3441Order No:
Frame Number: Built:3/1918
Notes:PRR Class K-4S; retired 12/54
Other locos with this serial:  PRR 16(4-6-2)
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PRR 16, K-4S, 1940
Title:  PRR 16, K-4S, 1940
Description:  Here is a photo by H.W. Pontin via Rail Photo Service that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, in July of 1940. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #16, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1918 and retired in December of 1954 after 36 years of faithful service. In this context, it's rounding the Curve with a passenger train on its way up the Allegheny Mountains to Pittsburgh and points West. John S. Fisher Collection; #9 of 14.
Photo Date:  7/7/1940  Upload Date: 5/26/2022 4:03:46 PM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE CURVE), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 16(4-6-2)
Views:  204   Comments: 0
"Broad Street's 1923 Fire," Page 28, 1943
Title:  "Broad Street's 1923 Fire," Page 28, 1943
Description:  Here is page three of a four-page article entitled "Broad Street's 1923 Fire." It was published originally in the November 1943 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 28. Prominent in the lower photo is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #16, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1918 and retired in December of 1954.
Photo Date:  11/1/1943  Upload Date: 4/11/2022 3:05:36 PM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 16(4-6-2)
Views:  197   Comments: 0
PRR 16, K-4S, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 16, K-4S, c. 1946
Description:  Portraits 6. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #16, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1918 and retired in December of 1954 after 36 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#23 of 43)
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 3/29/2021 8:04:52 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 16(4-6-2)
Views:  299   Comments: 0
PRR 16, K-4S, 1947
Title:  PRR 16, K-4S, 1947
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the 46th Street Enginehouse in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 12 July 1947. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #16, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1918 and retired in December of 1954 after 36 years of faithful service. Henry C. Westenberger Collection; #19 of 29.
Photo Date:  7/12/1947  Upload Date: 8/3/2018 3:26:36 AM
Location:  West Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 16(4-6-2)
Views:  725   Comments: 0
PRR 16, K-4S, c. 1950
Title:  PRR 16, K-4S, c. 1950
Description:  Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #16, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during 1918 and retired in December of 1954. The date and the location are approximations. Roy Healey Collection; #23 of 40.
Photo Date:  8/15/1950  Upload Date: 3/9/2018 3:49:54 AM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 16(4-6-2)
Views:  601   Comments: 0
PRR 16, K-4S, c. 1950
Title:  PRR 16, K-4S, c. 1950
Description:  Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #16, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during 1918 and retired in December of 1954. The date and the location are approximations. Roy Healey Collection; #24 of 40.
Photo Date:  8/15/1950  Upload Date: 3/9/2018 3:51:31 AM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 16(4-6-2)
Views:  638   Comments: 0
PRR 16, K-4S, #1 of 3,  c. 1951
Title:  PRR 16, K-4S, #1 of 3, c. 1951
Description:  Here is the first of three original photos that were taken in Manasquan, New Jersey. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #16, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1918 and retired in December of 1954 after 36 years of faithful service. In this context, it's stopped at the Manasquan Station with a six-car passenger train. The photographer's name and the date are not recorded. ("Erail888" A; #1 of 3)
Photo Date:  8/15/1951  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 8:45:56 AM
Location:  Manasquan, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 16(4-6-2)
Views:  724   Comments: 0
PRR 16, K-4S, #2 of 3,  c. 1951
Title:  PRR 16, K-4S, #2 of 3, c. 1951
Description:  Here is the second of three original photos that were taken in Manasquan, New Jersey. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #16, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1918 and retired in December of 1954 after 36 years' service. The photographer's name and the date are not recorded. ("Erail888" A; #2 of 3)
Photo Date:  8/15/1951  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 8:46:47 AM
Location:  Manasquan, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 16(4-6-2)
Views:  495   Comments: 0
PRR 16, K-4S, #3 of 3,  c. 1951
Title:  PRR 16, K-4S, #3 of 3, c. 1951
Description:  Here is the third of three original photos that were taken in Manasquan, New Jersey. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #16, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1918 and retired in December of 1954 after 36 years of faithful service. Note the "air conditioned" coach! The photographer's name and the date are not recorded. ("Erail888" A; #3 of 3)
Photo Date:  8/15/1951  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 8:47:42 AM
Location:  Manasquan, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 16(4-6-2)
Views:  497   Comments: 0
PRR 16, K-4S, 1954
Title:  PRR 16, K-4S, 1954
Description:  Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near South Amboy, New Jersey, on 18 August 1954. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #16, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1918 and retired in December of 1954 after 36 years of faithful service. ("LouisFols"; #8 of 15)
Photo Date:  8/18/1954  Upload Date: 4/12/2020 9:28:39 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 16(4-6-2)
Views:  405   Comments: 0
"Pennsy Pacifics," Page 21, 1965
Title:  "Pennsy Pacifics," Page 21, 1965
Description:  Here is page one of an eight-page article by Fred Westing entitled "The Great Days of Steam and the Glory of Pennsy Pacifics." It was published originally in the March 1965 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 21. Top Photo: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #16, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1918 and retired in December of 1954. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #3750, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1920 and is presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania.
Photo Date:  3/1/1965  Upload Date: 7/17/2016 10:32:47 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 16(4-6-2) PRR 3750(4-6-2)
Views:  604   Comments: 0
"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 12, 1976
Title:  "A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 12, 1976
Description:  Here is page 12 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: "Broad Street Station." Both of the locomotives identified here are Pennsylvania Railroad K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" built in Juniata. Right Side, Middle Photo: #16 was built in March of 1918 and retired in December of 1954. Right Side, Bottom Photo: #3681 was built during July of 1918 and retired in October of 1950.
Photo Date:  9/22/1976  Upload Date: 4/5/2019 12:15:06 PM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 16(4-6-2) PRR 3681(4-6-2)
Views:  531   Comments: 0


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