The PRR “used and abused” the K4 then, operating the locomotive perhaps 28 days a month, he said. As an excursion locomotive, the K4 will have “a nicer, retirement lifestyle,” he said.

From the railroad test department emerged the K4. “They tested a bunch of engines and basically figured out what was good and what was bad, and the result was the K4 steam engine,” said Brumbaugh.

Today, Levin is a supporter and advocate for the restoration of former PRR K4 steam locomotive 1361 currently under restoration at the Railroaders Memorial Museum and his efforts in PRR ...

The Altoona Railroaders Memorial Museum and the Pennsylvania Railroad Technical and Historical Society have made significant progress on the first phase of the restoration of its legendary K4 ...

Pennsylvania Railroad, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA Description Oblique view from the front end of the plasticine model of the first streamlined train (K4s class), designed for the Pennsylvannia ...

The engines are Pennsylvania Railroad M1b No. 6755, K4s No. 3750, L1s No. 520, H10s No. 7688 and B6sb No. 1670. Once restored, they will be showcased in the museum roundhouse, for which ground is ...

Pennsylvania Railroad K-4, Road # 3768 American History Museum Usage Conditions Apply ...

Summary The PRR K4 steam locomotive is a true American classic, and is the ideal companion to our Horseshoe Curve Expansion Pack which captures the glory days.