Builder's photograph of Altoona-built K5, #5698. Water cap. Factor of adh. The Pennsylvania Railroad 's class K5 were experimental 4-6-2 "Pacific" types, built in 1929 to see if a larger …

In 1929, the PRR performed tests and research to see if a larger Pacific then the K4s would be economical. These tests culminated in the construction of two prototype locomotives, classed …

At any rate the K4 Class were first named "K4", and when superheating was added, they were then classed K4s. The PRR had some slightly larger boilered K Class, named K5s (they were …

Feb 12, 2023 · Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) K4 Pacific 4–6–2 class, 425 built between 1914 and ‘28, Premier passenger-hauling loco from 1914 to 1957, K5 represents attempt to improve on …

Sep 5, 2022 · Pennsylvania Railroad K5 Pacific #5698 leads a southbound passenger train on the Northern Central line. The PRR built two K5s as a successor to the K4 but determined that the …

Dec 26, 2023 · Two prototypes were built, #5698 at the PRR's own Altoona Works, and #5699 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works. Although classified identically, the two locomotives differed in …

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Mar 25, 2022 · Lee B Green introduces his 17/64ths TruScale line of Mi-Loco O gauge trains in 1934 at the Chicago World's Fair . Here is the PRR K5 by Mi-Loco. Running with outside 3rd …

The Pennsylvania Railroad K4 was a class of 425 4-6-2 steam locomotives built between 1914 and 1928 for the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR), where they served as the primary mainline …

May 12, 2020 · The BL started in 1912 when the predominant power for PRR passenger trains were E2 and E3 Atlantics. It is doubtful a D16sb would have been able to pull the heavyweight …