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PRR 5698, K-5, c. 1937
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:  401   Comments: 0
PRR 5698, K-5, 1937
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:  389   Comments: 0
PRR Locomotive Roster, Page 52, AUG 1941
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:  589   Comments: 0
PRR 4-6-2 #5698
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:  629   Comments: 0
"PRR Ventures In Locomotives," Page 16, 1949
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:  43   Comments: 0
"Story Of A Pacific," Page 48, 1956
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
Locomotives:  PRR 1067(4-4-2) PRR 8656(4-6-2) PRR 868(2-8-2) PRR 5698(4-6-2)
Views:  880   Comments: 0
PRR, Atterbury's M-1 Engines, Page 30, 1979
Title:  PRR, Atterbury's M-1 Engines, Page 30, 1979
Description:  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)
Views:  296   Comments: 0
PRR Altoona Shops Inspection Trip, Page 16, 1981
Title:  PRR Altoona Shops Inspection Trip, Page 16, 1981
Description:  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)
Views:  847   Comments: 0
PRR 5741 outside the enginehouse
Title:  PRR 5741 outside the enginehouse
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/22/1974  Upload Date: 5/29/2021 10:17:50 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Tim Darnell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 5741(4-6-2)
Views:  253   Comments: 1
PRR G-5s 5741 4-6-0
Title:  PRR G-5s 5741 4-6-0
Description:  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)
Views:  332   Comments: 1
PRR 5741 inside the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
Title:  PRR 5741 inside the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
Description: 
Photo Date:  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)
Views:  470   Comments: 0
PRR 5741 & 4465
Title:  PRR 5741 & 4465
Description: 
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)
Views:  1077   Comments: 0
VT 20 on Display
Title:  VT 20 on Display
Description: 
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)
Views:  991   Comments: 0
PRR 5741
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)
Views:  1188   Comments: 1
PRR 5741
Title:  PRR 5741
Description: 
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)
Views:  618   Comments: 0
Pennsylvania 5741
Title:  Pennsylvania 5741
Description: 
Photo Date:  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)
Views:  372   Comments: 0
PRR #5741
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)
Views:  312   Comments: 0
PRR 4-6-0 5741
Title:  PRR 4-6-0 5741
Description: 
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)
Views:  375   Comments: 0
PRR G5 #5741
Title:  PRR G5 #5741
Description: 
Photo Date:  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)
Views:  1182   Comments: 0
PRR 5741
Title:  PRR 5741
Description: 
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)
Views:  473   Comments: 0
RR Museum of PA
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)
Views:  1311   Comments: 0
PRR 4-6-0 #5741
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)
Views:  334   Comments: 0
The Display Area
Title:  The Display Area
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/24/2007  Upload Date: 11/8/2016 6:19:18 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Nicholas Katz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Yard,Steam,Passenger,Track
Locomotives:  PRR 94(0-4-0) PRR 7002(4-4-2) PRR 1223(4-4-0) RDG 1251(0-6-0) VT 20(2-6-0) PRR 1670(0-6-0) PRR 7006(GP9) PRR 5901(E7A) PRR 5741(4-6-2)
Views:  1359   Comments: 0
PRR 5741
Title:  PRR 5741
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/11/2007  Upload Date: 8/15/2007 10:08:48 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  John McCluskey
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  VT 20(2-6-0) PRR 5741(4-6-2)
Views:  833   Comments: 0
PRR 5741
Title:  PRR 5741
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/11/2007  Upload Date: 8/15/2007 10:08:49 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  John McCluskey
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5741(4-6-2)
Views:  547   Comments: 0
PRR 5741
Title:  PRR 5741
Description:  One of the Pennsy's Ten Wheelers. This one mainly saw commuter service.
Photo Date:  3/27/2008  Upload Date: 4/26/2008 10:14:33 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Paul Koprowski
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5741(4-6-2)
Views:  411   Comments: 1
PRR 5741
Title:  PRR 5741
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/28/2008  Upload Date: 2/21/2010 9:05:59 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5741(4-6-2)
Views:  459   Comments: 0
PRR 5741
Title:  PRR 5741
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/28/2008  Upload Date: 2/21/2010 9:19:56 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5741(4-6-2)
Views:  320   Comments: 0
PRR 5741
Title:  PRR 5741
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/9/2008  Upload Date: 7/19/2008 12:28:25 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Tom Bedwell
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5741(4-6-2)
Views:  642   Comments: 0
Evolution of power.
Title:  Evolution of power.
Description:  Virginia & Truckee #20, PRR 5741 and PRR 5901
Photo Date:  7/13/2008  Upload Date: 7/24/2008 1:40:34 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Neil Stutzman
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  VT 20(2-6-0) PRR 5901(E7A) PRR 5741(4-6-2)
Views:  708   Comments: 1
PRR 5741
Title:  PRR 5741
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/13/2008  Upload Date: 7/24/2008 1:42:30 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Neil Stutzman
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5741(4-6-2)
Views:  663   Comments: 0
PRR 5741
Title:  PRR 5741
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/13/2008  Upload Date: 8/20/2008 3:02:12 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Trey Holland
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5741(4-6-2)
Views:  385   Comments: 0
PRR 5741
Title:  PRR 5741
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/13/2008  Upload Date: 8/20/2008 3:02:35 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Trey Holland
Categories:  InCab
Locomotives:  PRR 5741(4-6-2)
Views:  446   Comments: 0
PRR 5741
Title:  PRR 5741
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/13/2008  Upload Date: 8/20/2008 3:02:36 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Trey Holland
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  VT 20(2-6-0) PRR 5741(4-6-2)
Views:  459   Comments: 0
PRR 5741
Title:  PRR 5741
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/13/2008  Upload Date: 8/20/2008 3:02:39 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Trey Holland
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5741(4-6-2)
Views:  377   Comments: 0
VT 20
Title:  VT 20
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/13/2008  Upload Date: 8/20/2008 3:03:08 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Trey Holland
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  VT 20(2-6-0) PRR 5901(E7A) PRR 5741(4-6-2)
Views:  517   Comments: 0
PRR 5741
Title:  PRR 5741
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/13/2008  Upload Date: 8/20/2008 3:03:12 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Trey Holland
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5901(E7A) PRR 5741(4-6-2)
Views:  353   Comments: 0
PRR 5741
Title:  PRR 5741
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/13/2008  Upload Date: 8/20/2008 3:03:26 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Trey Holland
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5901(E7A) PRR 5741(4-6-2)
Views:  351   Comments: 0
PRR 5741
Title:  PRR 5741
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/13/2008  Upload Date: 8/20/2008 3:03:26 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Trey Holland
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5741(4-6-2)
Views:  297   Comments: 0
PRR 5741
Title:  PRR 5741
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/13/2008  Upload Date: 8/20/2008 3:03:30 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Trey Holland
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5741(4-6-2)
Views:  338   Comments: 0
PRR 5741
Title:  PRR 5741
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/13/2008  Upload Date: 8/20/2008 3:03:33 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Trey Holland
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5741(4-6-2)
Views:  332   Comments: 0
PRR 5901
Title:  PRR 5901
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/13/2008  Upload Date: 8/20/2008 3:03:35 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Trey Holland
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  PRR 5901(E7A) PRR 5741(4-6-2)
Views:  366   Comments: 0
Virginia & Truckee #20
Title:  Virginia & Truckee #20
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/28/2008  Upload Date: 12/30/2008 11:53:04 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Jonathan Ferraro
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock
Locomotives:  VT 20(2-6-0) PRR 5741(4-6-2)
Views:  1117   Comments: 0
PRR #5741
Title:  PRR #5741
Description:  ex-PRR steam locomotive on display at the Railroad Museum of PA.
Photo Date:  2/21/2010  Upload Date: 8/10/2010 1:39:32 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  PRR 5741(4-6-2)
Views:  313   Comments: 0
VT and PRR Together at the Railroad Museum
Title:  VT and PRR Together at the Railroad Museum
Description:  the VT 2-6-0 and the PRR 4-6-0 together at the Railroad Museum of PA with the PRR E7A in the background as well.
Photo Date:  2/21/2010  Upload Date: 8/10/2010 1:57:00 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Robert Sporek
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  VT 20(2-6-0) PRR 5901(E7A) PRR 5741(4-6-2)
Views:  442   Comments: 0
PRR 5741
Title:  PRR 5741
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/4/2010 8:47:08 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Tim Darnell
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5741(4-6-2)
Views:  418   Comments: 0
PRR 5741
Title:  PRR 5741
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/4/2010 8:47:09 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Tim Darnell
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5901(E7A) PRR 5741(4-6-2)
Views:  353   Comments: 0
PRR 5741 and V&T 20
Title:  PRR 5741 and V&T 20
Description:  A night shot of both PRR 5741 and V&T 20 together at the Pennsy Days photo shoot at the Railroad Museum of PA.
Photo Date:  6/4/2010  Upload Date: 8/5/2010 10:48:50 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Jim Lipnitz
Categories:  Night
Locomotives:  VT 20(2-6-0) PRR 5741(4-6-2)
Views:  536   Comments: 0
PRR 5741
Title:  PRR 5741
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/21/2010  Upload Date: 7/5/2010 8:41:23 AM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Sam Botts
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5741(4-6-2)
Views:  322   Comments: 0
VT 20
Title:  VT 20
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/21/2010  Upload Date: 7/5/2010 8:33:27 AM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Sam Botts
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  VT 20(2-6-0) PRR 5901(E7A) PRR 5741(4-6-2)
Views:  390   Comments: 0


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