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Peter's Model Railroading | The PRR Chartiers Branch | Equipment
K4

Wheels:

4-6-2

PRR Class:

K4

Nickname:

"Pacific"

Purpose:

passenger trains, light freight

Built:

1914, 1917 through 1928

Builder:

PRR's Altoona Machine Shops, and later Baldwin Locomotive Works

Total Built:

425 (350 at Altoona)

Pilot Wheels:

36"

Driver Wheels:

80"

Trailing Wheels:

50"

Engine Length:

83'6"

Tractive Effort:

44,460lbf

Top Speed:

90mph