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Owner: Pennsylvania Railroad
Model:Altoona 4-6-2Built As:PRR 3771 (4-6-2)
Serial Number:3724Order No:
Frame Number: Built:6/1920
Notes:PRR Class K-4S.
Other locos with this serial:  PRR 3771(4-6-2)
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"From Baltimore To Harrisburg," Page 41, 1944
Title:  "From Baltimore To Harrisburg," Page 41, 1944
Description:  Here is page four of a four-page article by William Moedinger Jr., entitled "From Baltimore To Harrisburg On The PRR." It was published originally in the August 1944 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 41. Top Photo Caption: "The winding train above is almost at the summit, which is exactly under the overhead highway bridge on which the photographer is standing." In the lead is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3771, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1920 and retired in April of 1947 after 27 years of faithful service. Notable here is a map by Linn H. Westcott delineating the PRR's route between Baltimore and Harrisburg.
Photo Date:  8/1/1944  Upload Date: 5/1/2022 6:51:48 AM
Location:  New Freedom, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3771(4-6-2)
Views:  130   Comments: 0
PRR 3771, K-4S, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 3771, K-4S, c. 1946
Description:  Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3771, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1920 and retired in April of 1947 after 27 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #13 of 26.
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 6/3/2022 12:01:24 PM
Location:  Alton, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3771(4-6-2)
Views:  122   Comments: 0
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Rescue, #1 of 11, 1947
Title:  PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Rescue, #1 of 11, 1947
Description:  WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 18 February 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. By my count, two locomotives, two tenders, and six cars are involved. In the background, an unidentified K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" steam locomotive pulls an eastbound passenger train past the scene. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  2/18/1947  Upload Date: 8/10/2022 8:26:47 AM
Location:  Gallitzin, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 422(4-6-2) PRR 3771(4-6-2)
Views:  290   Comments: 0
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Rescue, #2 of 11, 1947
Title:  PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Rescue, #2 of 11, 1947
Description:  WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 18 February 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. Pictured here are two steam locomotives, two locomotive tenders, and six passenger cars. LEFT (Top to Bottom): PRR Coach #4289, PRR Railway Post Office #5473, and an unidentified locomotive tender. CENTER (L to R): PRR engine #422, PRR engine #3771, and Pullman "Shraders." RIGHT (Top to Bottom): Pullman "East Alton," PRR Diner #7960, and Pullman "McCarr." William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  2/18/1947  Upload Date: 8/10/2022 12:48:50 PM
Location:  Gallitzin, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 422(4-6-2) PRR 3771(4-6-2)
Views:  232   Comments: 0
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Rescue, #8 of 11, 1947
Title:  PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Rescue, #8 of 11, 1947
Description:  WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 18 February 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. Pictured here (L to R) are Pullman "Shraders," PRR engine #3771, and PRR Coach #4289. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  2/18/1947  Upload Date: 8/10/2022 4:34:04 PM
Location:  Gallitzin, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3771(4-6-2)
Views:  135   Comments: 0
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Overview, #1 of 3, 1947
Title:  PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Overview, #1 of 3, 1947
Description:  WB. Here is an image of the front page of the New York "Daily Mirror," dated Wednesday, 19 February 1947. Photo Caption: "Wreck of the Red Arrow." The photographer is not identified. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  2/19/1947  Upload Date: 8/10/2022 8:23:52 AM
Location:  Gallitzin, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 422(4-6-2) PRR 3771(4-6-2)
Views:  271   Comments: 0
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #5 of 14
Title:  PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #5 of 14
Description:  WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, in early March of 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. PRR engine #3771 has been recovered and placed upon the rails once again. #3771 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1920 and scrapped in April of 1947 after 27 years of faithful service. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  3/1/1947  Upload Date: 8/12/2022 6:23:54 AM
Location:  Gallitzin, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Wreck
Locomotives:  PRR 3771(4-6-2)
Views:  324   Comments: 0
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #8 of 14, 1947
Title:  PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Recovery, #8 of 14, 1947
Description:  WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, in early March of 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. PRR engine #422 is about to be pulled up the embankment by four steam-powered derricks. #422 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and scrapped in April of 1947. PRR engine #3771 has already been recovered and is visible at the upper right of the photo; it's a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in June of 1920 and scrapped in April of 1947. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  3/1/1947  Upload Date: 8/11/2022 12:22:35 PM
Location:  Gallitzin, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 422(4-6-2) PRR 3771(4-6-2)
Views:  188   Comments: 0
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Photo, 1947
Title:  PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Photo, 1947
Description:  Here is the photo from a one-page article entitled "Death By Rail: 22 Die When A Train Jumps Curve." It was published originally in the 3 March 1947 issue of "Life" magazine, page 38. Photo Caption: "Sprawling down a 150-foot embankment, the Pennsylvania Railroad's crack 'Red Arrow' lies shattered at a sharp curve in the Allegheny Mountains." Discernable in the very center of the photo is the wreckage of two PRR K-4S "Pacifics": #422 and #3771. The photographer is not identified.
Photo Date:  3/3/1947  Upload Date: 1/23/2023 12:46:31 AM
Location:  Gallitzin, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 422(4-6-2) PRR 3771(4-6-2)
Views:  217   Comments: 0
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Photo, 1947
Title:  PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Photo, 1947
Description:  Here is the photo from a one-page article entitled "Death By Rail: 22 Die When A Train Jumps Curve." It was published originally in the 3 March 1947 issue of "Life" magazine, page 38. Photo Caption: "Sprawling down a 150-foot embankment, the Pennsylvania Railroad's crack 'Red Arrow' lies shattered at a sharp curve in the Allegheny Mountains." Discernable in the very center of the photo is the wreckage of two PRR K-4S "Pacifics": #422 and #3771. The photographer is not identified.
Photo Date:  3/3/1947  Upload Date: 12/24/2024 8:39:54 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Wreck
Locomotives:  PRR 3771(4-6-2) PRR 422(4-6-2)
Views:  14   Comments: 0
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, #1 of 2, Photo, 1947
Title:  PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, #1 of 2, Photo, 1947
Description:  Here is the photo from a one-page piece entitled "Death By Rail: 22 Die When A Train Jumps Curve." It was published originally in the 3 March 1947 issue of "Life" magazine, page 38. Implicit Caption: "Sprawling down a 150-foot embankment, the Pennsylvania Railroad's crack 'Red Arrow' lies shattered at a sharp curve in the Allegheny Mountains." Discernable in the very center of the photo is the wreckage of two PRR K-4S "Pacifics": #422 and #3771. The photographer is not identified.
Photo Date:  3/3/1947  Upload Date: 12/24/2024 10:47:20 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Wreck
Locomotives:  PRR 422(4-6-2) PRR 3771(4-6-2)
Views:  17   Comments: 0


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