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Title: |
PRR 4-6-2 #5482 |
Description: |
Near the end of the construction period, this 1927 Altoona Shops built Pacific still retained the 80" drivers and generated 205 psi boiler pressure for its 27"x28" cylinders. Here it rests in the Rose Lake yard near East St Louis, IL, circa 1940's. Bob Lorenz photo credit. |
Photo Date: |
6/1/1945 Upload Date: 1/28/2014 9:29:00 AM |
Location: |
East Saint Louis, IL |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
Roster,Steam,Action |
Locomotives: |
PRR 5482(4-6-2) |
Views: |
314 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
PRR 5482, K-4S, c. 1946 |
Description: |
Portraits 10. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5482 and another locomotive whose road number is not recorded. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics." #5482 was constructed in Juniata during October of 1927 and retired in October of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service. In this context, they're rockin' 'n' rollin' with "The Golden Arrow." The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#38 of 72) |
Photo Date: |
8/15/1946 Upload Date: 1/2/2023 7:00:30 PM |
Location: |
Alton, OH |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
Locomotives: |
PRR 5482(4-6-2) |
Views: |
137 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
PRR 5482, K-4S, 1947 |
Description: |
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Passenger Station in Englewood, Illinois, on 26 April 1947. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5482, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in October of 1927 and retired in October of 1956 after 29 years of service. Gary Mittner Collection. |
Photo Date: |
4/26/1947 Upload Date: 10/13/2022 10:34:32 PM |
Location: |
Englewood, IL |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
Categories: |
Station,Steam,Passenger |
Locomotives: |
PRR 5482(4-6-2) |
Views: |
167 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
PRR 4-6-2 #5483 - Pennsylvania RR |
Description: |
According to the information on the back of the photo, this K4s photo was taken in St. Louis, MO, in Sept, 1937. New locomotive to this site. |
Photo Date: |
9/1/1937 Upload Date: 12/18/2012 9:13:43 AM |
Location: |
Saint Louis, MO |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
Yard,Steam,Passenger,Action |
Locomotives: |
PRR 5483(4-6-2) |
Views: |
488 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
PRR 5485, K-4S, c. 1953 |
Description: |
Harvey. Here is a photo by John R. Crosby via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5485, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during October of 1927 and retired in May of 1956 after 29 years of faithful service. Caption On Reverse: "'Pennsylvanian,' #79. 15 cars at 85 m.p.h. K-4s replacing disabled diesel and making up part of two hours lost." The exact date and the location are not recorded. |
Photo Date: |
9/22/1953 Upload Date: 8/22/2024 8:40:21 AM |
Location: |
Smithville, OH |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
Categories: |
Steam,Signal,Passenger |
Locomotives: |
PRR 5485(4-6-2) |
Views: |
53 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
PRR 4-6-2 #5485 - Pennsylvania RR |
Description: |
PRR #5485 was a 1927 PRR Altoona shops built Pacific with 80" drivers and 205 psi boiler pressure. Bob Lorenz photo. |
Photo Date: |
5/16/1954 Upload Date: 8/25/2013 8:18:16 AM |
Location: |
Columbus, OH |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
Roster,Steam,Action |
Locomotives: |
PRR 5485(4-6-2) |
Views: |
476 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
The PRR leaves as we await departure on B&O Train 2 |
Description: |
We are on B&O Number 2 The National Limited |
Photo Date: |
4/6/1952 Upload Date: 1/22/2011 12:04:40 PM |
Location: |
Saint Louis, MO |
Author: |
Lew Schneider |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
PRR 5486(4-6-2) |
Views: |
840 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Details |
Description: |
A Block diagram of a Stem Locomotive and a model of the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) 5486 |
Photo Date: |
5/12/2011 Upload Date: 5/16/2011 11:02:58 PM |
Location: |
Scranton, PA |
Author: |
James Hopkins |
Categories: |
Steam |
Locomotives: |
PRR 5486(4-6-2) |
Views: |
350 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
PRR 5487, K-4S, 1937 |
Description: |
Here is a photo by Arthur B. Johnson that was taken in East Saint Louis, Illinois, on 9 September 1937. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5487, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during November of 1927 and retired in October of 1956. Partially visible at the right is PRR engine #6777, an M-1A (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Lima Locomotive Works in March of 1930 and retired in January of 1957. Gary Mittner Collection. |
Photo Date: |
9/9/1937 Upload Date: 10/4/2022 7:17:11 PM |
Location: |
East St. Louis, IL |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
Locomotives: |
PRR 5487(4-6-2) PRR 6777(4-8-2) |
Views: |
188 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
PRR 5488, K-4S, c. 1937 |
Description: |
Portraits 1. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5488, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during November of 1927 and retired in May of 1948 after 21 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. (#4 of 10) |
Photo Date: |
5/16/1937 Upload Date: 4/13/2018 1:43:30 AM |
Location: |
Englewood, IL |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
Categories: |
Steam,Signal,Passenger |
Locomotives: |
PRR 5488(4-6-2) |
Views: |
267 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
PRR 5489, K-4S, c. 1946 |
Description: |
Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm B&W slide of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5489, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during December of 1927 and retired in July of 1948 after 21 years of faithful service. The sign on the smokebox indicates that it's the "Spirit of St. Louis." The photograhper's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. |
Photo Date: |
8/15/1946 Upload Date: 3/17/2020 3:49:31 PM |
Location: |
Terre Haute, IN |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
Categories: |
Steam,Signal,Passenger |
Locomotives: |
PRR 5489(4-6-2) |
Views: |
544 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
PRR 4-6-2 #5491 |
Description: |
Good looking photo by an unknown photographer captures this Altoona built K4s in the afternoon sun. Sadly, it went to the scrap line in April of 1949. Bet it headed up some fast moving passenger trains in its time though! Date and location are approximate. |
Photo Date: |
6/1/1946 Upload Date: 9/26/2013 9:32:21 AM |
Location: |
Unknown, PA |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
Roster,Steam,Action |
Locomotives: |
PRR 5491(4-6-2) |
Views: |
362 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
PRR 5492, K-4S, 1938 |
Description: |
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in East Saint Louis, Illinois, on 17 July 1938. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5492, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during January of 1928 and retired in August of 1956 after 28 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection. |
Photo Date: |
7/17/1938 Upload Date: 9/12/2022 8:06:35 AM |
Location: |
East St. Louis, IL |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
Locomotives: |
PRR 5492(4-6-2) |
Views: |
238 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
PRR 5492, K-4S, 1946 |
Description: |
Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Passenger Station in Converse, Indiana, on 7 May 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5492, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during January of 1928 and retired in August of 1956 after 28 years of service. Gary Mittner Collection. |
Photo Date: |
5/7/1946 Upload Date: 9/12/2022 8:07:27 AM |
Location: |
Converse, IN |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
Categories: |
Station,Steam,Passenger |
Locomotives: |
PRR 5492(4-6-2) |
Views: |
250 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
PRR 5492, K-4S, c. 1946 |
Description: |
Portraits 10. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5492, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during January of 1928 and retired in August of 1956 after 28 years of faithful service. In this context, it's rockin' 'n' rollin' with "The Spirit of St. Louis." The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#40 of 72) |
Photo Date: |
8/15/1946 Upload Date: 1/2/2023 7:02:45 PM |
Location: |
Converse, IN |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
Categories: |
Steam,Signal,Passenger |
Locomotives: |
PRR 5492(4-6-2) |
Views: |
163 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
PRR 5493, K-4S, c. 1946 |
Description: |
Portraits 10. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5493, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during February of 1928 and retired in 1955 after 27 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. (#41 of 72) |
Photo Date: |
8/15/1946 Upload Date: 1/2/2023 7:05:26 PM |
Location: |
Altoona, PA |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
Locomotives: |
PRR 5493(4-6-2) |
Views: |
315 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
PRR 4-6-2 #5493 |
Description: |
Solid looking example of a PRR Juniata Shops produced 4-6-2 Pacific steam locomotive. A note on the back states "PRR 5493, class K-4s, the world's most successful locomotive. At PRSL A.C. terminal." Anthony Perles photo |
Photo Date: |
8/28/1953 Upload Date: 11/8/2019 12:42:11 PM |
Location: |
Atlantic City, NJ |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
Roster,Steam |
Locomotives: |
PRR 5493(4-6-2) |
Views: |
266 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 17, 1976 |
Description: |
Here is page 17 of a 40-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "A Picture Study Of The K-4." First issued in October 1967, revised in September 1976. Section Caption: "Long Distance Tenders." Photo Caption: "This is the Liberty Limited (Chicago-Washington) in Chicago, Ill., with locomotive 5493. Tender class 250-P-75. Taken by M. Flattley, Jr." Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5493 was built in Juniata during February of 1928 and retired in 1955 after 27 years of faithful service. Also included is a list of PRR "Pacifics" equipped with long distance tenders. |
Photo Date: |
9/22/1976 Upload Date: 4/6/2019 1:20:26 AM |
Location: |
Englewood, IL |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
Locomotives: |
PRR 5493(4-6-2) |
Views: |
406 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
PRR 5495, K-4S, 1928 |
Description: |
Here is a builder's photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5495, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during February of 1928 and retired in April of 1956 after 28 years of faithful service. |
Photo Date: |
2/2/1928 Upload Date: 6/20/2020 10:37:46 AM |
Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
Categories: |
Steam |
Locomotives: |
PRR 5495(4-6-2) |
Views: |
425 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Teller, "Giant Conquerors Of Space And Time," 1931 |
Description: |
Here is the sixth of 33 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is Grif Teller's painting entitled "Giant Conquerors Of Space And Time." It was published originally in 1931. Depicted here is PRR engine #5495, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during February of 1928 and retired in April of 1956 after 28 years of faithful service. |
Photo Date: |
8/15/1931 Upload Date: 12/26/2024 9:19:24 AM |
Location: |
Columbus, PA |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
Locomotives: |
PRR 5495(4-6-2) |
Views: |
32 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Teller, "Giant Conquerors Of Space And Time," 1931 |
Description: |
Here is the sixth of 32 color prints of calendar art works that were commissioned by the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1925 through 1958. Shown here is Grif Teller's painting entitled "Giant Conquerors Of Space And Time." It was published originally in 1931. Depicted here is PRR engine #5495, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during February of 1928 and retired in April of 1956 after 28 years of faithful service. |
Photo Date: |
8/15/1931 Upload Date: 1/25/2022 8:07:22 AM |
Location: |
Columbus, OH |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
Locomotives: |
PRR 5495(4-6-2) |
Views: |
330 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
PRR Locomotive Roster, Page 56, JUL 1941 |
Description: |
Here is page seven of a 34-page article (in five installments) entitled "Locomotives Of the Pennsylvania." It was published originally in the July 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 56. Top Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #5495, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during February of 1928 and retired in April of 1956. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #952, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built in Juniata during January of 1918 and retired in June of 1957. |
Photo Date: |
11/1/1941 Upload Date: 2/14/2018 7:25:37 AM |
Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
Categories: |
Roster,Steam |
Locomotives: |
PRR 5495(4-6-2) PRR 952(2-8-2) |
Views: |
688 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
"Trains" Centennial Issue, Page 10, 1946 |
Description: |
Here is page ten of the April 1946 issue of "Trains" magazine. It's the first page of a four-page camera study entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad: Keystone Vignettes." No author is specified. Pictured in the center is K-4S #5495. Pictured Clockwise From Top Left: K-4S #5442 heads a passenger train near Freeland, Maryland, in this photo by William Moedinger Jr.; GG-1 #4800 pulls a passenger train at an unidentified station; wartime crowds surge at New York's Penn Station; E-6S #198 rides the turntable in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in this photo by Harold M. Lambert; towerman's view from inside "K" Interlocking in Washington, DC; an M-1A enters the New Portage Tunnel in Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, with an eastbound freight in this photo by H.W. Pontin; and an interior view of New York's Penn Station. |
Photo Date: |
4/13/1946 Upload Date: 4/16/2017 4:51:23 PM |
Location: |
Altoona, PA |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
Categories: |
Tunnel,Winter,Yard,Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger |
Locomotives: |
PRR 5495(4-6-2) PRR 5442(4-6-2) PRR 4800(GG1) PRR 198(4-4-2) |
Views: |
1168 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
PRR 5495, K-4S, 1953 |
Description: |
Wallin. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Richard R. Wallin that was taken on 5 September 1953. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5495, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during February of 1928 and retired in April of 1956 after 28 years of faithful service. In this context, it's scooping water while pulling a 12-car passenger train. The exact location is not recorded. |
Photo Date: |
9/5/1953 Upload Date: 7/23/2019 12:20:41 PM |
Location: |
Alton, OH |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
Locomotives: |
PRR 5495(4-6-2) |
Views: |
449 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
PRR 5495, K-4S, c. 1955 |
Description: |
Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5495, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during February of 1928 and retired in April of 1956 after 28 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. |
Photo Date: |
5/5/1955 Upload Date: 1/6/2025 8:01:41 PM |
Location: |
South Amboy, NJ |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
Locomotives: |
PRR 5495(4-6-2) |
Views: |
33 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
"Story Of A Pacific," Front Cover, 1956 |
Description: |
Here is the front cover of a 15-page cover article by Frederick Westing entitled "This Is The Story Of A Pacific ~ The World's Greatest." It was published originally on the August 1956 issue of "Trains" magazine. Cover Caption: "K-4s. Courtesy of Pennsylvania Railroad." Shown here is PRR engine #5495, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during February of 1928 and retired in April of 1956 after 28 years of faithful service. |
Photo Date: |
8/1/1956 Upload Date: 10/9/2022 5:40:19 PM |
Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
Categories: |
Steam |
Locomotives: |
PRR 5495(4-6-2) |
Views: |
165 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 10, 1976 |
Description: |
Here is page ten of a 40-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "A Picture Study Of The K-4." First issued in October 1967, revised in September 1976. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5496, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during February of 1928 and retired in October of 1956 after 28 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. |
Photo Date: |
9/22/1976 Upload Date: 4/4/2019 12:55:53 PM |
Location: |
Altoona, PA |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
Locomotives: |
PRR 5496(4-6-2) |
Views: |
390 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
PRR 5497, K-4S, 1956 |
Description: |
Here is a photo by John Locke that was taken at the Enginehouse in South Amboy, New Jersey, on 25 March 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5497, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during February of 1928 and retired in April of 1958 after 30 years of faithful service. ("KaseyJones999" B; #2 of 3) |
Photo Date: |
3/25/1956 Upload Date: 7/8/2023 11:10:07 PM |
Location: |
South Amboy, NJ |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
Categories: |
Steam |
Locomotives: |
PRR 5497(4-6-2) |
Views: |
99 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
PRR 5497, K-4S, 1957 |
Description: |
Camden. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken inside of the PRSL Engine House in Camden, New Jersey, on 24 June 1957. The photographer is not identified. Partially visible here (L to R) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5497 and another locomotive whose number is not recorded. #5497 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during February of 1928 and retired in April of 1958 after 30 years of faithful service. ("Stoneborobranch"; #57 of 69) |
Photo Date: |
6/24/1957 Upload Date: 11/10/2020 9:31:01 PM |
Location: |
Camden, NJ |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
Categories: |
Steam |
Locomotives: |
PRR 5497(4-6-2) |
Views: |
189 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
PRR 5698, K-5, 1929 |
Description: |
Here is a builder's photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5698, a K-5 (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1929 and retired in October of 1952 after 23 years of faithful service. |
Photo Date: |
4/16/1929 Upload Date: 6/20/2020 10:39:05 AM |
Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
Categories: |
Steam |
Locomotives: |
PRR 5698(4-6-2) |
Views: |
578 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
PRR 5698, K-5, c. 1937 |
Description: |
WB. Here is an image of an official photo that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in May of 1937. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5698, a K-5 (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1929 and retired in October of 1952. In this context, perhaps the two Railroaders pictured here are preparing it for the "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip." William E. Burket Collection. |
Photo Date: |
5/5/1937 Upload Date: 7/27/2022 9:55:55 PM |
Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
Categories: |
Steam |
Locomotives: |
PRR 5698(4-6-2) |
Views: |
374 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
PRR 5698, K-5, 1937 |
Description: |
WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on 16 May 1937. Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5698, a K-5 (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1929 and retired in October of 1952. Partially visible at the right is PRR engine #436, a B-8A (0-6-0T) tank switcher built in Juniata as a Class B during 1912, rebuilt as a B-8A in June of 1924, and retired in October of 1956. In this context, they're on display during the "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip." [See separate albums using the RRPA "Search" function: Altoona Shops Inspection Trip] William E. Burket Collection. |
Photo Date: |
5/16/1937 Upload Date: 7/23/2022 10:41:04 PM |
Location: |
Altoona, PA |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
Categories: |
Yard |
Locomotives: |
PRR 5698(4-6-2) PRR 436(0-6-0) |
Views: |
348 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
PRR Locomotive Roster, Page 52, AUG 1941 |
Description: |
Here is page 12 of a 30-page article (in five installments) entitled "Locomotives Of the Pennsylvania." It was published originally in the August 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 52. P`rtial Caption: "Experimental locomotives which were not sufficiently successful to warrant duplication are the two K5 Pacifics built in 1929. This is Number 5698, as she appeared immediately after leaving the Juniata Erecting Shop." #5698 is a K-5 (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1929 and retired in October of 1952 after 23 years of faithful service. |
Photo Date: |
8/1/1941 Upload Date: 2/14/2018 9:41:07 AM |
Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
Categories: |
Roster,Steam |
Locomotives: |
PRR 5698(4-6-2) |
Views: |
561 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
PRR 4-6-2 #5698 |
Description: |
This was one of 2 experimental Pacifics built for the Pennsylvania to test various components. #5698 was the product of the PRR's own Juniata Shops in April of 1929. Specs - K-5 class, piston valves, Walschaert valve gear and a one piece, cast steel frame, 80" drivers, 250 psi boiler pressure, 27x30" cylinders, eingine weight of 327,560 lb, tractive effort of 54,675 lb.#5698 was dropped from the roster in October, 1952. No location, date or photographer was listed for this photo. |
Photo Date: |
6/1/1948 Upload Date: 11/8/2019 12:42:14 PM |
Location: |
Unknown, PA |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
Roster,Steam |
Locomotives: |
PRR 5698(4-6-2) |
Views: |
604 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
"Story Of A Pacific," Page 48, 1956 |
Description: |
Here is page five of a 15-page cover article by Frederick Westing entitled "This Is The Story Of A Pacific ~ The World's Greatest." It was published originally in the August 1956 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 48. Top Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #1067, an E-6S (4-4-2) "Atlantic" built in Juniata as an E-6 and numbered "5075"during 1910, renumbered "1067" in December of 1911, rebuilt as an E-6S in 1913, and retired in June of 1950. Second Photo Down: Shown here is PRR engine #8656, a K-3S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1913 and retired in July of 1947. Third Photo Down: Shown here is PRR engine #868, an L-1S (2-8-2) "Mikado" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1917 and retired in January of 1950. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #5698, a K-5 (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during 1929 and retired in October of 1950 after just 21 years of active service. |
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8/1/1956 Upload Date: 6/18/2018 1:35:00 AM |
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Altoona(Juniata), PA |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Steam |
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PRR 1067(4-4-2) PRR 8656(4-6-2) PRR 868(2-8-2) PRR 5698(4-6-2) |
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825 Comments: 0 |
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PRR, Atterbury's M-1 Engines, Page 30, 1979 |
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Here is page nine of an 11-page cover article by Bert Pennypacker entitled "Atterbury's Engines: Part 1 ~ Great Increases In Horsepower And Speed." It was published originally in the October 1979 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 30. Photo Caption: "'Mussolini' (above) was what Pennsy men dubbed experimental K-5 Pacific No. 5699, a Baldewin monster fitted with Caprotti poppet valves. Juniata-built sister 5698 (right and below) was equipped with orthodox Walschaerts valve motion. The two giants borrowed M-1 components and forecast the M-1a. Depression and electrification killed reorders of K-5's." Top Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #5699, a K-5 (4-6-2) "Pacific" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1929 and retired in September of 1953. Bottom Two Photos: Shown here is PRR engine #5698, a K-5 (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in April of 1929 and retired in October of 1952. |
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10/1/1979 Upload Date: 9/28/2022 9:18:56 PM |
Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
Categories: |
Steam |
Locomotives: |
PRR 5699(4-6-2) PRR 5698(4-6-2) |
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263 Comments: 0 |
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Altoona Shops Inspection Trip, Page 16, 1981 |
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Here is page 13 of a 17-page version of the Pennsylvania Railroad's 13-page booklet entitled "Altoona Shops Inspection Trip ~ Sunday, May 16, 1937." It appeared in the September 1981 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 16. Top Photo, Partial Caption: "Bill Grant was at Altoona on May 16th and took this photo of I-1s 4484." #4484 is an I-1S built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1923, rebuilt in Juniata as an I-1SA in July of 1943, and retired in March of 1950. Middle Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #6926, an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain' built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during 1926 and retired in September of 1955. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #5698, a K-5 (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during 1929 and retired in October of 1952 after just 23 years of active service. At the bottom is an annotated diagram of the "Layout of Equipment": 11 locomotives in nine different wheel arrangements. |
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9/22/1981 Upload Date: 6/7/2018 3:58:50 AM |
Location: |
Altoona, PA |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
Categories: |
Steam |
Locomotives: |
PRR 4484(2-10-0) PRR 6926(4-8-2) PRR 5698(4-6-2) |
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808 Comments: 0 |
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PRR 5741 outside the enginehouse |
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6/22/1974 Upload Date: 5/29/2021 10:17:50 PM |
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Strasburg, PA |
Author: |
Tim Darnell |
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Locomotives: |
PRR 5741(4-6-2) |
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223 Comments: 1 |
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PRR G-5s 5741 4-6-0 |
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My buddy took my picture with PRR G-5s 5741 inside the Strasburg RR Museum in July, 1977. With permission. |
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7/4/1977 Upload Date: 6/10/2017 5:56:32 AM |
Location: |
Strasburg, PA |
Author: |
Andrew J. Erlichman |
Categories: |
Steam |
Locomotives: |
PRR 5741(4-6-2) |
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313 Comments: 1 |
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PRR 5741 inside the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania |
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11/8/2003 Upload Date: 8/26/2011 3:49:18 PM |
Location: |
Strasburg, PA |
Author: |
Kevin Lehman |
Categories: |
Roster,Steam |
Locomotives: |
PRR 5741(4-6-2) |
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454 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
PRR 5741 & 4465 |
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3/2/2004 Upload Date: 4/25/2014 11:52:44 PM |
Location: |
Strasburg, PA |
Author: |
Andrew Goblirsch |
Categories: |
Track |
Locomotives: |
PRR 4465(E44) PRR 5741(4-6-2) |
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1046 Comments: 0 |
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VT 20 on Display |
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3/2/2004 Upload Date: 4/25/2014 11:53:26 PM |
Location: |
Strasburg, PA |
Author: |
Andrew Goblirsch |
Categories: |
Track |
Locomotives: |
VT 20(2-6-0) PRR 5741(4-6-2) |
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968 Comments: 0 |
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PRR 5741 |
Description: |
PRR 4-6-0 5741 |
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7/5/2004 Upload Date: 1/10/2005 10:29:28 PM |
Location: |
Strasburg, PA |
Author: |
Stephen Bradley |
Categories: |
Steam |
Locomotives: |
PRR 5741(4-6-2) |
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1167 Comments: 1 |
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PRR 5741 |
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Photo Date: |
7/25/2004 Upload Date: 1/12/2009 10:28:58 PM |
Location: |
Strasburg, PA |
Author: |
Brandon Kaback |
Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
Locomotives: |
PRR 5741(4-6-2) |
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593 Comments: 0 |
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Pennsylvania 5741 |
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6/15/2005 Upload Date: 7/5/2009 5:02:46 PM |
Location: |
Strasburg, PA |
Author: |
Alex Gillman |
Categories: |
Steam |
Locomotives: |
PRR 5741(4-6-2) |
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350 Comments: 0 |
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PRR #5741 |
Description: |
4-6-0 |
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7/8/2005 Upload Date: 5/23/2011 8:10:26 PM |
Location: |
Strasburg, PA |
Author: |
Larry Mowery, Jr |
Categories: |
Roster,Steam |
Locomotives: |
PRR 5741(4-6-2) |
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290 Comments: 0 |
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PRR 4-6-0 5741 |
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10/29/2005 Upload Date: 8/16/2011 9:52:14 AM |
Location: |
Strasburg, PA |
Author: |
Christopher Esposito |
Categories: |
Roster,Yard,Steam |
Locomotives: |
PRR 5741(4-6-2) |
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358 Comments: 0 |
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PRR G5 #5741 |
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2/22/2006 Upload Date: 2/22/2006 8:53:49 AM |
Location: |
Altoona, PA |
Author: |
Matthew Miller |
Categories: |
Steam |
Locomotives: |
PRR 5741(4-6-2) |
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1156 Comments: 0 |
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PRR 5741 |
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7/24/2006 Upload Date: 8/13/2006 10:38:49 PM |
Location: |
Strasburg, PA |
Author: |
Jonathon Leese |
Categories: |
Steam |
Locomotives: |
PRR 5741(4-6-2) |
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446 Comments: 0 |
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RR Museum of PA |
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Three different PRR locomotive technologies; diesel, electric, & steam. |
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10/24/2006 Upload Date: 10/25/2006 12:33:09 PM |
Location: |
Strasburg, PA |
Author: |
Mike Thomas |
Categories: |
Steam |
Locomotives: |
PRR 5901(E7A) PRR 4465(E44) PRR 5741(4-6-2) |
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1255 Comments: 0 |
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