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PRR K4s
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Pennsylvania Railroad Juniata Shops and Baldwin

PRR K4s

Pennsylvania Railroad K4s

United States · 1914

1914 · Golden-age steam · Steam

PRR K4s

K4 · Pacific

Preserved · 4-6-2 · Whyte 4-6-2

Specification

Specification plate for PRR K4s
ClassPennsylvania Railroad K4s
NicknamesK4, Pacific
BuilderPennsylvania Railroad Juniata Shops and Baldwin
Year introduced1914
Country builtUnited States
RegionUnited States
OperatorsPennsylvania Railroad
EraGolden-age steam
Motive powerSteam
RoleExpress
Whyte4-6-2
UIC2′C1′
Wheel arrangement4-6-2
Gauge1,435 mm — standard gauge
Quantity built425
PowerAbout 3,000 drawbar horsepower in later superheated form
Tractive effort44,460 lbf
Top speed145 km/h · 90 mph
WeightAbout 308,000 lb engine
LengthAbout 83 ft 6 in with tender
StatusPreserved

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