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Owner: Pennsylvania Railroad
Model:Altoona 4-6-2Built As:PRR 3700 (4-6-2)
Serial Number:3700Order No:
Frame Number: Built:3/1920
Notes:PRR Class K-4S; retired 11/1957
Other locos with this serial:  PRR 3747(4-6-2)
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PRR 3747, K-4S, 1953
Title:  PRR 3747, K-4S, 1953
Description:  Mann. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Bay Head Junction, New Jersey, on 6 March 1953. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #3747, #5406, and another engine whose road number is not recorded. All are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics." #3747 was constructed in Juniata in March of 1920 and retired in November of 1957, while #5406 was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in February of 1927 and retired in February of 1955. ("PrrFan18n")
Photo Date:  3/6/1953  Upload Date: 11/7/2021 7:59:08 AM
Location:  Bay Head Junction, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3747(4-6-2) PRR 5406(4-6-2)
Views:  352   Comments: 0
PRR 3747, K-4S, 1955
Title:  PRR 3747, K-4S, 1955
Description:  Here is a photo via Paul W. Prescott that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, on 26 February 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3747, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1920 and retired in November of 1957 after 37 years of faithful service. Note the Hostler refilling the locomotive's sand dome. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  2/26/1955  Upload Date: 11/24/2022 8:19:45 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3747(4-6-2)
Views:  182   Comments: 0
PRR 3747, K-4S, 1955
Title:  PRR 3747, K-4S, 1955
Description:  Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Manasquan, New Jersey, in July of 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3747, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1920 and retired in November of 1957 after 37 years of faithful service. In addition to the signals, note the "whistle" sign with a five crossings-in-a-row indicator. ("VDF"; #3 of 7)
Photo Date:  7/7/1955  Upload Date: 5/9/2019 1:11:47 PM
Location:  Manasquan, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3747(4-6-2)
Views:  477   Comments: 1
PRR 3747, K-4S, 1955
Title:  PRR 3747, K-4S, 1955
Description:  Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Sea Girt, New Jersey, in July of 1955. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3747, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1920 and retired in November of 1957 after 37 years of faithful service. Note the trainman stationed between the second and third coaches, waiting for the last passengers to embark/disembark.
Photo Date:  7/7/1955  Upload Date: 9/12/2018 3:15:59 AM
Location:  Sea Girt, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3747(4-6-2)
Views:  659   Comments: 0
PRR 3747, K-4S, c. 1955
Title:  PRR 3747, K-4S, c. 1955
Description:  Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, perhaps in 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3747, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1920 and retired in November of 1957. Partially visible on the left is PRR electric #4714, a P-5A (2-C-2) built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during October of 1932, rated at 3,750 horsepower, and retired in June of 1962. The exact date is not recorded. Produced and distributed by FJC Products of Newport, Delaware. ("LouisFols"; #6 of 16)
Photo Date:  8/30/1955  Upload Date: 1/4/2019 12:47:38 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3747(4-6-2) PRR 4714(4-6-4)
Views:  715   Comments: 2
PRR 3747, K-4S, 1956
Title:  PRR 3747, K-4S, 1956
Description:  Here is an image of a photo by Edward Kaspriske that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, in 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3747, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1920 and retired in November of 1957 after 37 years of faithful service. In this context, it's just departed the South Amboy station with a four-car passenger train bound for Bay Head Junction. Edward Kaspriske Collection.
Photo Date:  4/16/1956  Upload Date: 6/16/2023 2:08:50 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3747(4-6-2)
Views:  166   Comments: 0
PRR 3747, K-4S, 1956
Title:  PRR 3747, K-4S, 1956
Description:  Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Bay Head Junction, New Jersey, on 15 August 1956. The photographer is not identified. Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #3747 and #5882. #3747 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1920 and retired in November of 1957. #5882 is an EP-20 built by GM-EMD in April of 1949 and rated at 2,000 horsepower. This shot pretty much sums up the situation in 1956: the near total eclipse of coal power by oil power. ("LouisFols"; #12 of 21)
Photo Date:  7/15/1956  Upload Date: 5/28/2020 6:27:16 PM
Location:  Bay Head Junction, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3747(4-6-2) PRR 5882(E7A)
Views:  325   Comments: 1
PRR 3747, K-4S, c. 1956
Title:  PRR 3747, K-4S, c. 1956
Description:  Coal Power. Here is an original photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3747, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1920 and retired in November of 1957 after 37 years of faithful service. Looks to me like the Fireman is takin' five! The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:  8/15/1956  Upload Date: 6/27/2018 2:02:20 AM
Location:  Bay Head Junction, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3747(4-6-2)
Views:  392   Comments: 0
PRR 3747, K-4S, 1956
Title:  PRR 3747, K-4S, 1956
Description:  Wood. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide (converted to B&W) of a photo by Don Wood that was taken in Cliffwood, New Jersey, in September of 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3747, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1920 and retired in November of 1957 after 37 years of faithful service. Mr. Woods' Caption: "It's the 3747 again . . . this time bearing down on the Cliffwood Avenue crossing with Sunday afternoon train 787. Children in the station shelter cover their ears against the big Pacific's onslaught." Produced and distributed by Audio-Visual Designs; 47824C. (SPM)
Photo Date:  9/22/1956  Upload Date: 1/30/2019 11:42:38 AM
Location:  Cliffwood, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3747(4-6-2)
Views:  370   Comments: 0
PRR 3747, K-4S, c. 1956
Title:  PRR 3747, K-4S, c. 1956
Description:  SPM. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide (converted to B&W) of a photo by Marvin H. Cohen that ws taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, perhaps in 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3747, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1920 and retired in November of 1957 after 37 years of faithful service. Published and distributed by Audio-Visual Designs; 70028C.
Photo Date:  9/23/1956  Upload Date: 1/30/2019 11:41:17 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3747(4-6-2)
Views:  385   Comments: 0
PRR 2897, H-9S, 1957
Title:  PRR 2897, H-9S, 1957
Description:  Blackhawk. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by William K. Viekman that was taken in Camden, New Jersey, in 1957. Photo Caption: "Pennsylvania K-4's Nos. 920 and 3747 and H-9s No. 2897, at Camden, N.J., 1957." #920 and #3747 are both K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" built in Juniata: #920 was built in during July of 1917 and retired in 1959, while #3747 was built during March of 1920 and retired in November of 1957. #2897 is an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an H-8SB during November of 1910, rebuilt in Juniata as an H-9S in August of 1923, and retired in October of 1957. This photo comes from a color slide set entitled "Steam Power ~ East and West" that's produced and distributed by Blackhawk Films of Davenport, Iowa (816-13).
Photo Date:  1/23/1957  Upload Date: 1/28/2019 11:07:18 AM
Location:  Camden, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 920(4-6-2) PRR 3747(4-6-2) PRR 2897(2-8-0)
Views:  559   Comments: 0
PRR 3747, K-4S, c. 1957
Title:  PRR 3747, K-4S, c. 1957
Description:  Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, c. 1957. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #3747 and #5753. #3747 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1920 and retired in November of 1957. #5753 is an AFP-20 built by the American Locomotive Company in October of 1947, rated at 2,000 horsepower, and retired in September of 1962. The photographer's name and the exact date are not recorded.
Photo Date:  1/23/1957  Upload Date: 3/13/2019 2:35:35 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3747(4-6-2) PRR 5753(PA1)
Views:  702   Comments: 0
PRR 3747, K-4S, 1957
Title:  PRR 3747, K-4S, 1957
Description:  Here is a photo by William S. Young that was taken near South Amboy, New Jersey, in July of 1957. Shown here (R to L) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3747 and an unidentified AP-20 diesel-electric locomotive. #3747 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1920 and retired in November of 1957 after 37 years of faithful service. In this context, they've just departed the South Amboy Passenger Station with a southbound commuter train. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  7/15/1957  Upload Date: 3/19/2023 1:51:28 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3747(4-6-2)
Views:  130   Comments: 0
PRR 3747
Title:  PRR 3747
Description:  Two K4s ready to leave Bay Head. Photo contributed with permission of Ebay seller Superfast454.
Photo Date:  8/1/1957  Upload Date: 7/10/2007 2:26:03 PM
Location:  Bay Head, NJ
Author: 
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3747(4-6-2)
Views:  1550   Comments: 2
PRR 1777, H-9S, 1957
Title:  PRR 1777, H-9S, 1957
Description:  Coal Power. Here is an original 35mm color slide (converted to B&W) by D.R. McCulloch that was taken in Camden, New Jersey, on 3 September 1957. Shown here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #1777, #784, #5379, #3747, and #6391. #1777 is an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works as an H-8B during January of 1911, rebuilt in Juniata as an H-9S in August of 1916, and retired in October of 1958. #784 is an H-9S (2-8-0) "Condoslidated" built in Juniata as an H-8B and numbered "304" during May of 1911, rebuilt in Juniata as an H-9S and renumbered "5372" in 1918, renumbered "784" in 1921, and retired in October of 1958. #5379 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1924 and retired in April of 1958. Barely visible just to the right of center is #3747, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1920 and retired in November of 1957. And #6391 is a B-6SB (0-6-0) switcher built in Juniata during December of 1926 and retired in April of 1958.
Photo Date:  9/3/1957  Upload Date: 11/28/2018 2:11:18 AM
Location:  Camden, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 1777(2-8-0) PRR 784(2-8-0) PRR 5379(4-6-2) PRR 3747(4-6-2) PRR 6391(0-6-0)
Views:  619   Comments: 0
"Steam From Altoona," Page 31, 1963
Title:  "Steam From Altoona," Page 31, 1963
Description:  Here is page eight of an eight-page article by William D. Gorman entitled "Steam From Altoona." It was published originally in the December 1963 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 31. Partial Caption: "No. 3747, class K-4s, rolling over the New York & Long Branch on a Sunday afternoon in August '57." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3747, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1920 and retired in November of 1957 after 37 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  12/1/1963  Upload Date: 10/27/2017 4:33:51 AM
Location:  Elberon, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3747(4-6-2)
Views:  404   Comments: 0

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