PRR 2-10-0 #4481 - Pennsylvnaia RR  Contributor's Pick!       
Built by Baldiwn between 1922-23, this I1s class decapod was known for sheer power. Running on 62" drivers and developing a massive 250 psi boiler pressure for its 30.5"x32" diameter & stroke cylinders, this engine tipped the scales at 548,500 lb and delivered a whopping tractive effort of 102,027 lb. In 1930 , a majority of the class were rebuilt with with Type E superheater w/o feed water heaters. Note thefireman filling the tender from ther yard standpipe in this photo. No photographer listed.
Date: 10/1/1950 Location: Watkins Glen, NY Views: 749 Collection Of:   Gary Everhart
Locomotives: PRR 4491(2-10-0)    Author:  Gary Everhart
PRR 2-10-0 #4481 - Pennsylvnaia RR
Picture Categories: Roster,Steam,Action This picture is part of album:  PRR 2-10-0 Decapods
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Name Type Comments Date
Charles Schultz General A horizontal Atlas rocket. 1/10/2014 6:06:09 AM
Rick Morgan General A beast of a locomotive- real Pennsy. 1/10/2014 10:42:31 AM
Alan Fricker General Watkins Glen-that's the Elmira Branch, where these beasts lasted until 1957 or so. 1/10/2014 9:21:14 PM
Stephen Gose General Pure hog! 12/12/2015 9:43:09 AM

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