The Pennsylvania Railroad 's class K5 were experimental 4-6-2 "Pacific" types, built in 1929 to see if a larger Pacific than the standard K4s was worthwhile. Two prototypes were built, #5698 at the PRR's own Altoona Works, and #5699 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works.

Since then, the Museum has been unable to re-restore it to operational status as a result of poor money handling. K5 class 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 K5.

2023年2月12日 · K5 experimental 4–6–2 “Pacific” type, built in 1929 to replace K4s. Pennsylvania Railroad class K5 w:steam locomotive #5698.

2021年7月29日 · PRR Class K5 #5698 pulls the world famous Broadway Limited. It makes a stop in "Altoona" and continues onward. Filmed on location at the Blissfield Model Ra...

The PRR inherited twelve "Pacific" locomotives when the railroad absorbed the Vandalia Line, in 1917. These ALCO built 4-6-2 locomotives weighed 263,000 pounds and had 80" drivers, 24 x 26 cylinders, a 200 psi boiler pressure and they exerted 31,824 lbs of tractive effort.

The Pennsylvania Railroad's class K5 was an experimental 4-6-2 "Pacific" type, built in 1929 to see if a larger Pacific than the standard K4s was worthwhile. Two prototypes were built, #5698 at the PRR's own Altoona Works, and #5699 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works.

The PRR assigned class K to the 4-6-2 "Pacific" type. The Pacific was the most common type of passenger locomotive on the Pennsylvania. K2 - 153 built at Altoona 1910-1911 K3s - 30 built by Baldwin in 1913. K4 - 425 built by the PRR and Baldwin 1914-1928. K5 - …

The Pennsylvania Railroad's class K5 was an experimental 4-6-2 "Pacific" type, built in 1929 to see if a larger Pacific than the standard K4s was worthwhile. Two prototypes were built, #5698 at the PRR's own Altoona Works, and #5699 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works.

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 …

2022年3月25日 · 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 rail as originally designed . Note engine is proper 17/64ths …