Pennsylvania Railroad class G5 - Wikipedia
The Pennsylvania Railroad G5 is a class of 4-6-0 steam locomotives built by the PRR's Juniata Shops in the mid-late 1920s. It was designed for passenger trains, particularly on commuter lines, and became a fixture on suburban railroads (notably the …
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The Pennsylvania Railroad G5s were a class of 4-6-0 "Ten-Wheelers" type tender steam locomotives that were constructed between the years of 1923 and 1925 by the Juniata Shops (later Altoona Works) at Altoona, PA. 90 of these locomotives were originally built for the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR...
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The Pennsylvania Railroad G5s. Between the years of 1923 and 1925, the Locomotive Shops at Altoona, Pa. were busy constructing the newest class of Locomtives. This new loco would be classed, G5s. 90 of these 4-6-0 Ten-Wheelers were constructed. Their main purpose was to haul commuters to larger city destinations.
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Originally planned for the Pittsburgh area, G5 class locomotives soon began operating in Philadelphia, Chicago, Long Island, and Grand Rapids. From big cities to small towns, the G5 became part of the daily routine for millions.
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G5 - Largest 10 wheeler built. PRR constructed 90 for use in commuter service and then built 30 for their subsidiary the Long Island RR. G53 - Owned By subsidiary Long Island RR
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The Pennsylvania RR No. 5741 is a class G5s 4-6-0 "Ten Wheeler" built in 1924 at the PRR's Juniata Shops. The G5s class was designed by William F. Keisel, the railroad's chief engineer, for commuter service - a task which required speed, power and the ability to stop and start frequently.
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Dec 16, 2022 · The Pennsylvania Railroad G5 was a class of 4-6-0 steam locomotives built by the PRR's Juniata Shops in the mid-late 1920s. It was designed for passenger tra...
The G5s had 24" x 28" cylinders, 68" drivers, used 205 pounds of pressure, weighed 237,000 pounds, and could a haul a load weighing up to 41,328 pounds. By 1929, class G5s was the chief one and only 4-6-0 representative. G5s turned out to be the heaviest and most powerful 4-6-0 class ever built.
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PRR Class: G5. Nickname: "Ten Wheeler" Purpose: commuter trains, light freight. Built: 1920 through 1925 (G5s built starting in 1924) Builder: PRR's Altoona Machine Shops. Total Built: 90. Pilot Wheels: 33" Driver Wheels: 68" Engine Length: 38'2" Tender Length: 29'7" Coupled Length: 78'6" Height: 12' Tractive Effort: 41,328lbf. Top Speed:
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Oct 8, 2024 · The Pennsylvania Railroad G5s was a class of 4-6-0 steam locomotives built by the PRR's Juniata Shops in the mid-late 1920s. It was designed for passenger trains, particularly on commuter lines, and became a fixture on suburban railroads (notably the Long Island Rail Road) until the mid-1950s.