“If you were going to travel on the Pennsylvania railroad, odds are your train was pulled by a K4 engine.” In the late 1800's the Pennsylvania railroad set out to be a technological pacesetter ...

The Pennsylvania Railroad’s K4s were different. “Built for high-speed passenger service and to run on time,” he said. “Sixty-five to 85 mph, all in a day’s work — and some were clocked ...

K4s 1361 and K4s 3750. Designated as official state symbols in 1987, the same year as their electric cousin above, both of these beasts represent the most famous class of Pennsylvania Railroad steam ...

The engines are Pennsylvania Railroad M1b No. 6755, K4s No. 3750, L1s No. 520, H10s No. 7688 and B6sb No. 1670. Once restored, they will be showcased in the museum roundhouse, for which ground is ...

K4s No. 3750, a 4-6-2 “Pacific” type steam locomotive, ... This new addition to the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania highlights the state’s commitment to safeguarding its railroad heritage.

Oblique view from the front end of the plasticine model of the first streamlined train (K4s class), designed for the Pennsylvannia Railroad Company. The front of the train dominates the left ...

The money came from donors both large and small and included a $100,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Railroad Technical & Historical Society. In addition, funds were raised through benefit steam ...

Rising Costs Threaten Pa. Railroad Museum. Officials May Have To Sell Its Exhibits. August 10, 2002. By Mike Crissey.