PRR 3885, K-4S, 1953         
Here is an original photo by Douglas C. Jones that was taken at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Passenger Station in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on 4 October 1953. Shown here (F to R) are PRR engines #3885 and #3843. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" built in Juniata during 1923; #3885 was retired in March of 1954, but #3843 was retired in October of 1955. It's worth noting that this image was the cover photo of the March 1978 issue of "The Keystone" magazine that's published by the Pennsylvania Railroad Technical & Historical Society. #4 of 14.
Date: 10/4/1953 Location: Harrisburg, PA   Map Show Harrisburg on a rail map Views: 274 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 3885(4-6-2) PRR 3843(4-6-2)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
PRR 3885, K-4S, 1953
Picture Categories: Bridge,Station,Steam,Passenger This picture is part of album:  PRR: D.C. Jones ~> B&O-PRR Excursion ~ 1953
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