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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) |
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880 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: |
376 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: |
226 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: |
291 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: |
610 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! Specs - 80" drivers, 205 psi boiler pressure, 27x28" cylinders, engine weight of 304,500 lb, and tractive effort of 44,460 lb. 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: |
390 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: |
289 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: |
287 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: |
217 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: |
363 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: |
305 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: |
474 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: |
538 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: |
464 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: |
217 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Locomotives Of The Pennsylvania," 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: |
832 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: |
1360 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: |
566 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: |
140 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: |
283 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: |
460 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: |
156 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 5497, K-4S, c. 1956 |
| Description: |
Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide by an unidentified photographer that was taken at VERNON Tower in Vernon, New Jersey, c. 1956. Prominent 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 service. ("LouisFols"; #9 of 16) |
| Photo Date: |
8/15/1956 Upload Date: 3/16/2025 8:03:09 PM |
| Location: |
Vernon, NJ |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5497(4-6-2) |
| Views: |
14 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: |
246 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 5497, K-4S, c. 1958 |
| Description: |
Here is a photo of 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. Note that the main driving rods have been removed in preparation for scrapping. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Raymond C. Laws Collection. |
| Photo Date: |
4/16/1958 Upload Date: 2/10/2025 2:07:38 PM |
| Location: |
West Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5497(4-6-2) |
| Views: |
58 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: |
650 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 after 23 years of faithful service. 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: |
446 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: |
477 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Locomotives Of The Pennsylvania," 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: |
644 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: |
685 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"PRR Ventures In Locomotives," Page 16, 1949 |
| Description: |
Here is page three of a six-page article entitled "PRR Ventures In Locomotives." It was published originally in the October 1949 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 16. Data For Top Two Photos: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #a K-5 (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in April of 1929 and retired in October of 1952. Third Photo Down: Shown here is PRR engine #7641, a B-28S (0-6-0) switcher built by the American Locomotive Company in November of 1918 and retired in August of 1948. Fourth Photo Down: Shown here is PRR engine #6100, the S-1 (6-4-4-6) built in Juniata in January of 1939 and retired in January of 1949. |
| Photo Date: |
10/1/1949 Upload Date: 1/19/2025 10:05:18 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5698(4-6-2) PRR 7641(0-6-0) PRR 6100(UNKNOWN) |
| Views: |
127 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. |
| Photo Date: |
8/1/1956 Upload Date: 6/18/2018 1:35:00 AM |
| Location: |
Altoona(Juniata), PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
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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"Pennsy's Pluperfect Pacifics," Page 54, 1957 |
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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) |
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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. |
| Photo Date: |
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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PRR 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 in May of 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 in November of 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 in April of 1929 and retired in October of 1952. At the bottom is an annotated diagram of the "Layout of Equipment": 11 locomotives in nine different wheel arrangements. |
| Photo Date: |
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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897 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 5741 outside the enginehouse |
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6/22/1974 Upload Date: 5/29/2021 10:17:50 PM |
| Location: |
Strasburg, PA |
| Author: |
Tim Darnell |
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| Locomotives: |
PRR 5741(4-6-2) |
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296 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
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. |
| Photo Date: |
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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372 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
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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519 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 5741 & 4465 |
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| Photo Date: |
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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1122 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
VT 20 on Display |
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| Photo Date: |
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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1052 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 5741 |
| Description: |
PRR 4-6-0 5741 |
| Photo Date: |
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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1263 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
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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663 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
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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410 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR #5741 |
| Description: |
4-6-0 |
| Photo Date: |
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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374 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 4-6-0 5741 |
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| Photo Date: |
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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414 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
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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1246 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 5741 |
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| Photo Date: |
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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536 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
RR Museum of PA |
| Description: |
Three different PRR locomotive technologies; diesel, electric, & steam. |
| Photo Date: |
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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1485 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 4-6-0 #5741 |
| Description: |
Beautifully maintained ten wheeler built by the PRR Juniata Shops in 1924, this loco was used in passenger service all over the PRR line from Philadelphia to Long Island to Chicago. |
| Photo Date: |
7/16/2007 Upload Date: 6/8/2018 5:33:22 AM |
| Location: |
Strasburg, PA |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Scenic |
| Locomotives: |
PRR 5741(4-6-2) |
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367 Comments: 0 |
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