PRR K4s 4-6-2 #3750 (for billcody) by junge1

Photography • Transportation • posted on Oct 24, 2009

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This Pennsylvania Railroad's K4s 4-6-2 'Pacific' #3750 is located at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg, PA. K4s #3750 is only one of two remaining engines of this type. A total of 425 engines were built between 1914 and 1928 by PRR Juniata Shops (350) and Baldwin Locomotive Works (75). Engine #3750 was built in 1920. These engines were the premier passenger-hauling steam locomotives from 1914 through the end of steam on the Pennsylvania Rail Road (PRR) in 1957. Since the PRR had often referred to itself as the Standard Railroad of the World, the K4 has sometimes been referred to as the standard Locomotive of the World. General Information for PRR K4s: Builder: PRR Juniata Shops Baldwin Locomotive Works Total production: 425 Configuration: 4-6-2 Gauge: 4-ft. 8.5 inches (1,435mm) Driver Size: 80-inches (2,032mm) Length: 83-ft. 6 inches (25.45m) Weight on drivers: 201,830 lb (91.5t) Locomotive weight: 308,890 lb (140.1t) Locomotive and combined tender weight: 468,000 lb (212.3t) Fuel type: Coal Fuel capacity: 32,000 lb (14.5t) Water capacity: 7,000 US gallons (26,000l) Modifications, primarily with the tender, and streamlining were also used. This picture was taken on 8 June 2009. Thank you for viewing, commenting, and favs, Sig...

Comments (56)

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flora-crassella

4:11PM | Sat, 24 October 2009

großartiges Foto!!!!!!

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rocserum

4:11PM | Sat, 24 October 2009

wow, thats a powerful machine! Great shot! RS

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Rainastorm

4:15PM | Sat, 24 October 2009

WOW! What a shot!! Great POV!

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jeroni

4:17PM | Sat, 24 October 2009

Splendid composition and colors my friend

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shadownet

4:18PM | Sat, 24 October 2009

Fantastic shot!

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emmecielle

4:21PM | Sat, 24 October 2009

Wonderful capture! :)

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MagikUnicorn

4:22PM | Sat, 24 October 2009

WOWwwwwwwww GORGEOUS SHOT

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bmac62

4:36PM | Sat, 24 October 2009

Great POV...love all the huge rivets, nuts and bolts.

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shantay

4:47PM | Sat, 24 October 2009

Great shot!!

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auntietk

5:09PM | Sat, 24 October 2009

I always think the wheels (and all that goes with them) are the most fascinating thing about an engine, but I must admit all those rivets and bolts got my attention in this shot. This says "industrial" in a really big way! Excellent image!

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Faemike55

5:20PM | Sat, 24 October 2009

Wonderful shot! Great information

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billcody

5:44PM | Sat, 24 October 2009

I was always a fan of the american railroads and their engines. They look so much more powerful as the german. And the german locomotives look all common, a lot of parts like cabins and other are normed; if you have seen one you have them seen all... Thanks for this dedication, brother! Very nice piece, should be repaired and go on the big tour again!

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Seaview123

6:10PM | Sat, 24 October 2009

This is a great looking old iron horse! Cool photo!

SheriffOrr

6:19PM | Sat, 24 October 2009

Been There -- Seen that - Great photo - I remember riding the PA railroad from Pittsburgh to New York with that kind of power

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ysvry

6:32PM | Sat, 24 October 2009

great foto.

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RodS Online Now!

6:45PM | Sat, 24 October 2009

Wonderful detail in this shot! Love train photos, old or new. This one's a beauty!

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annie5

6:51PM | Sat, 24 October 2009

Superb capture Sig..awesome! :)

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junge1

7:16PM | Sat, 24 October 2009

What made me take this photo were all the rivets. I am a railroad fan (though not like my brother billcody to whom this photo is dedicated), but I especially love steam locomotives and the visual and aural pleasures they provided!!

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orig_buggy

7:26PM | Sat, 24 October 2009

wow...what a wonderful pick and soo full of details!!

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npauling

8:02PM | Sat, 24 October 2009

A great looking shot of this beautiful machine.

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dbrv6

9:59PM | Sat, 24 October 2009

Great time looking at all the detail visible in the full view.

frankie96

11:04PM | Sat, 24 October 2009

Quite a piece of machinery and history..all in one...

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koosievantutte

11:49PM | Sat, 24 October 2009

fine shot of a beautiful machine!

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bimm3d

12:12AM | Sun, 25 October 2009

wonderful photo!!!!!!

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kgb224

12:43AM | Sun, 25 October 2009

Wonderful capture my friend. I must visit Rovo's rail situated in Pretoria.they are using Locomotives such as these that you have captured my friend.

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Richardphotos

12:48AM | Sun, 25 October 2009

excellent shot Sig. I am a big fan also. the local museum is fixing to be moved to Frisco a neighboring city and some of the locomotives has not been moved in 40 years.I hope to catch some being moved by rail

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Sylvia

1:35AM | Sun, 25 October 2009

~Awesome~ So Evocative... FABULOUS!!! Thanks for sharing

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renecyberdoc

1:41AM | Sun, 25 October 2009

great machine,oh boy as a kid i dreamed of these things.

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bazza

1:53AM | Sun, 25 October 2009

Beautiful engine lovely shot.. I to am a railway buff and this is just great, there is something about the steam engine that you dont get with a diesel electric (which I have worked on when working on the NZGR) or other forms of loco's well done love it..

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