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Owner: Pennsylvania Railroad
Model:Altoona 4-6-2Built As:PRR 3884 (4-6-2)
Serial Number:3780Order No:
Frame Number: Built:7/1923
Notes:PRR Class K-4S; blt 07/23, retired 05/56
Other locos with this serial:  PRR 3884(4-6-2)
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PRR 3884, K-4S, c. 1929
Title:  PRR 3884, K-4S, c. 1929
Description:  Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3884, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1923 and retired in May of 1956 after 33 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #22 of 36.
Photo Date:  9/22/1929  Upload Date: 7/1/2022 11:14:54 PM
Location:  Rahway, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3884(4-6-2)
Views:  140   Comments: 0
PRR 3884, K-4S, 1946
Title:  PRR 3884, K-4S, 1946
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, on 24 February 1946. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3884, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1923 and retired in May of 1956 after 33 years of faithful service. Raymond C. Laws Collection.
Photo Date:  2/24/1946  Upload Date: 3/21/2019 3:57:26 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3884(4-6-2)
Views:  259   Comments: 0
PRR 3884, K-4S, 1950
Title:  PRR 3884, K-4S, 1950
Description:  Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken at Safe Harbor, Pennsylvania, in the Summer of 1950. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3884, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1923 and retired in May of 1956 after 33 years of faithful service. In this context, it's pulling a railfan excursion that's sponsored by the Midwest Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society.
Photo Date:  8/15/1950  Upload Date: 12/17/2018 9:55:36 AM
Location:  Safe Harbor, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3884(4-6-2)
Views:  911   Comments: 1
PRR 3884, K-4S, 1953
Title:  PRR 3884, K-4S, 1953
Description:  Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken in Bay Head Junction, New Jersey, on 7 September 1953. The two steam locomotives on the right (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #3884 and #5367. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" built in Juniata. #3884 was built during July of 1923 and retired in May of 1956, while #5367 was built in May of 1924 and retired in October of 1956. The brightly-colored diesel-electric locomotive on the left is Fairbanks-Morse "Trainmaster" demonstrator #TM-1, built in April of 1953, rated at 2,400 horsepower, and auditioning with the Central Railroad of New Jersey. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  9/7/1953  Upload Date: 3/29/2018 11:16:42 AM
Location:  Bay Head Junction, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3884(4-6-2) PRR 5367(4-6-2) FM TM-1(H-24-66)
Views:  1616   Comments: 1
PRR 3884, K-4S, #1 of 2, 1953
Title:  PRR 3884, K-4S, #1 of 2, 1953
Description:  Meadows. Here is the first of two successive duplicate 35mm color slides by John Dziobko, Jr., that were taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Engine Service Tracks at Meadows Yard near Kearny, New Jersey, on 19 September 1953. Shown here is PRR engine #3884, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1923 and retired in May of 1956 after 33 years of faithful service. ("Stoneborobranch"; #15 of 32)
Photo Date:  9/19/1953  Upload Date: 9/21/2020 8:23:39 PM
Location:  Kearny, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3884(4-6-2)
Views:  206   Comments: 0
PRR 3884, K-4S, #2 of 2, 1953
Title:  PRR 3884, K-4S, #2 of 2, 1953
Description:  Meadows. Here is the second of two successive duplicate 35mm color slides by John Dziobko, Jr., that were taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Engine Service Tracks at Meadows Yard near Kearny, New Jersey, on 19 September 1953. Prominent here is PRR engine #3884, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in July of 1923 and retired in May of 1956. Visible at the left (L to R) are the coaling wharf, the sanding tower, and two unidentified electric locomotives. ("Stoneborobranch"; #16 of 32)
Photo Date:  9/19/1953  Upload Date: 9/21/2020 8:24:46 PM
Location:  Kearny, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3884(4-6-2)
Views:  150   Comments: 0
PRR 3884, K-4S, c. 1954
Title:  PRR 3884, K-4S, c. 1954
Description:  Here is a photo by Wayne P. Ellis via Rail Photo Service that was taken near Cliffwood, New Jersey, c. 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3884, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1923 and retired in May of 1956 after 33 years of faithful service. John S. Fisher Collection; #21 of 36.
Photo Date:  8/15/1954  Upload Date: 7/1/2022 11:13:59 PM
Location:  Cliffwood, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3884(4-6-2)
Views:  133   Comments: 0
"Steam Rules The New York & Long Branch," Page 41, 1955
Title:  "Steam Rules The New York & Long Branch," Page 41, 1955
Description:  Here is page one of a seven-page camera study entitled "Steam Rules The New York & Long Branch." It was published originally in the January 1955 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 41. Photo Caption: "Bound for Gotham, K-4 3884 barrels past Cliffwood, N.J. Rail Photo Service: Wayne P. Ellis." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3884, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1923 and retired in May of 1956 after 33 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  1/1/1955  Upload Date: 9/10/2019 6:24:57 AM
Location:  Cliffwood, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3884(4-6-2)
Views:  323   Comments: 0
"Steam Rules The New York & Long Branch," Page 46, 1955
Title:  "Steam Rules The New York & Long Branch," Page 46, 1955
Description:  Here is page six of a seven-page camera study entitled "Steam Rules The New York & Long Branch." It was published originally in the January 1955 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 46. Partial Caption: "On October 17, 1954, this drama occurred at Morgan as Pacifics 3884 and 3752 roared up the shore line of Raritan Bay with the gusto of old." Photo by Don Wood. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #3884 and #3752. Both are K-4S (4-8-2) "Pacifics" built in Juniata. #3884 was built in July of 1923 and retired in May of 1956, while #3752 was built in April of 1920 and retired in February of 1958.
Photo Date:  1/1/1955  Upload Date: 9/11/2019 2:32:38 AM
Location:  Morgan, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3884(4-6-2) PRR 3752(4-6-2)
Views:  370   Comments: 0
"Steam Rules The New York & Long Branch," Pages 46-47, 1955
Title:  "Steam Rules The New York & Long Branch," Pages 46-47, 1955
Description:  Here are pages six and seven of a seven-page camera study entitled "Steam Rules The New York & Long Branch." They were published originally in the January 1955 issue of "Trains" magazine, pages 46-47. Partial Caption: "On October 17, 1954, this drama occurred at Morgan as Pacifics 3884 and 3752 roared up the shore line of Raritan Bay with the gusto of old." Photo by Don Wood. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #3884 and #3752. Both are K-4S (4-8-2) "Pacifics" built in Juniata. #3884 was built in July of 1923 and retired in May of 1956, while #3752 was built in April of 1920 and retired in February of 1958.
Photo Date:  1/5/1955  Upload Date: 9/19/2019 1:42:13 PM
Location:  Morgan, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3884(4-6-2) PRR 3752(4-6-2)
Views:  274   Comments: 0
PRR 3884, K-4S, 1955
Title:  PRR 3884, K-4S, 1955
Description:  Kern. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred R. Kern that was taken near South Amboy, New Jersey, on 29 January 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3884, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1923 and retired in May of 1956 after 33 years of service. Many thanks to Mr. Robert Staples for identifying this location correctly.
Photo Date:  1/29/1955  Upload Date: 4/20/2020 4:24:48 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3884(4-6-2)
Views:  371   Comments: 1
PRR 3884, K-4S, c. 1956
Title:  PRR 3884, K-4S, c. 1956
Description:  Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3884, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1923 and retired in May of 1956 after 33 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:  2/2/1956  Upload Date: 2/16/2022 1:25:16 PM
Location:  Belmar, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3884(4-6-2)
Views:  149   Comments: 0
PRR 3884, K-4S, 1956
Title:  PRR 3884, K-4S, 1956
Description:  Zak. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Martin S. Zak that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, in February of 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3884, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during 1923 and retired in May of 1956 after 33 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  2/2/1956  Upload Date: 5/30/2018 11:54:51 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3884(4-6-2)
Views:  537   Comments: 1


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