PRR 5698, K-5, 1937         
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.
Date: 5/16/1937 Location: Altoona, PA Views: 319 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 5698(4-6-2) PRR 436(0-6-0)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
PRR 5698, K-5, 1937
Picture Categories: Yard This picture is part of album:  PRR: Burket Collection ~> Locos-Modern (R)
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