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Pictures of PRR 1488
Owner:
Pennsylvania Railroad
Model:
Altoona 4-6-2
Built As:
PRR 1488 (4-6-2)
Serial Number:
3289
Order No:
Frame Number:
Built:
7/1917
Notes:
PRR Class K-4S.
Other locos with this serial:
PRR 1488(4-6-2)
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Title:
"Race Train To Bowie," Page 43, 1946
Description:
Here is page two of a four-page article by E.A. Behr entitled "Race Train To Bowie." It was published originally in the August 1946 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 43. Photo Caption: "Destination signs label waiting trains at the platforms. Even trainmen, left, try to outdo each other in picking the winners. In all there are eight platform tracks at Bowie." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #1488, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1917 and retired in January of 1950 after 33 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:
8/1/1946
Upload Date:
5/1/2022 12:12:26 PM
Location:
Bowie, MD
Author:
Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:
Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:
PRR 1488(4-6-2)
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