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By:Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:9/1/1957 - 9/1/1957
Album Info:Here is a four-page article by Mr. Frederick Westing entitled "Pennsy's Pluperfect Pacifics." It was published originally in the September 1957 issue of "Trains" magazine, pages 52-55. "There is only so much you can expect of a Pacific, and Pennsy got that in the K-4. Then, in 1928, the road turned its back on the Hudson, bought instead a pair of super 4-6-2's. Which proved that bigger isn't always better." (Page 52) Also included is a duplicate 35mm B&W slide of this locomotive. [Now Lost] * Restored Album *
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"Pennsy's Pluperfect Pacifics," Page 52, 1957
Title:  "Pennsy's Pluperfect Pacifics," Page 52, 1957
Description:  Here is page one of a four-page article by Frederick Westing entitled "Pennsy's Pluperfect Pacifics." It was published originally in the September 1957 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 52. Partially visible here is Pennsylvania Railroad 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 after 24 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  9/1/1957  Upload Date: 3/10/2025 8:25:10 AM
Location:  Eddystone, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5699(4-6-2)
Views:  39   Comments: 0
"Pennsy's Pluperfect Pacifics," Page 53, 1957
Title:  "Pennsy's Pluperfect Pacifics," Page 53, 1957
Description:  Here is page two of a four-page article by Frederick Westing entitled "Pennsy's Pluperfect Pacifics." It was published originally in the September 1957 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 53. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad 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 after 24 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  9/1/1957  Upload Date: 3/10/2025 8:25:36 AM
Location:  Narberth, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5699(4-6-2)
Views:  39   Comments: 0
"Pennsy's Pluperfect Pacifics," Page 54, 1957
Title:  "Pennsy's Pluperfect Pacifics," Page 54, 1957
Description:  Here is page three of a four-page article by Frederick Westing entitled "Pennsy's Pluperfect Pacifics." It was published originally in the September 1957 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 54. 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 after 23 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  9/1/1957  Upload Date: 3/10/2025 8:26:03 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5698(4-6-2)
Views:  35   Comments: 0
"Pennsy's Pluperfect Pacifics," Page 55, 1957
Title:  "Pennsy's Pluperfect Pacifics," Page 55, 1957
Description:  Here is page four of a four-page article by Frederick Westing entitled "Pennsy's Pluperfect Pacifics." It was published originally in the September 1957 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 55. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad 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 after 24 years of faithful service. Also notable is a table of comparisons labelled "Balance and Overbalance."
Photo Date:  9/1/1957  Upload Date: 3/10/2025 8:26:29 AM
Location:  Eddystone, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5699(4-6-2)
Views:  35   Comments: 0


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