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Owner: Pennsylvania Railroad
Model:Altoona 4-6-2Built As:PRR 5399 (4-6-2)
Serial Number:3924Order No:
Frame Number: Built:8/1924
Notes:PRR Class K-4S; rebuilt with Poppet Valves by Lima in 1939.
Other locos with this serial:  PRR 5399(4-6-2)
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PRR 5399, K-4S, 1935
Title:  PRR 5399, K-4S, 1935
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, on 15 July 1935. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5399, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during August of 1924, rebuilt with Poppet Valves and a front-end throttle in 1939, and retired in November of 1953 after 29 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  7/15/1935  Upload Date: 3/19/2023 1:52:44 PM
Location:  Huntingdon, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5399(4-6-2)
Views:  242   Comments: 0
PRR Locomotive Roster, Page 64, OCT 1941
Title:  PRR Locomotive Roster, Page 64, OCT 1941
Description:  Here is page 30 of a 34-page article (in five installments) entitled "Locomotives Of the Pennsylvania." It was published originally in the October 1941 isske of "Railroad" magazine, page 64. Shown here is the PRR's poppet-valve equipped engine #5399, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during August of 1924 and retired in November of 1953 after 29 years of service.
Photo Date:  10/1/1941  Upload Date: 2/15/2018 6:07:21 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5399(4-6-2)
Views:  691   Comments: 0
PRR 5399, K-4S, 1941
Title:  PRR 5399, K-4S, 1941
Description:  Here is a photo from an article entitled "Locomotives Of the Pennsylvania." It was published originally in the October 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 64. Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's poppet-valve equipped engine #5399, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during August of 1924 and retired in November of 1953 after 29 years of faithful service. (#3,200)
Photo Date:  10/1/1941  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 3:55:39 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5399(4-6-2)
Views:  564   Comments: 0
"Poppet-Valve Pacific," Page 65, 1941
Title:  "Poppet-Valve Pacific," Page 65, 1941
Description:  Here is page one of a four-page article entitled "Poppet-Valve Pacific." It was published originally in the October 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 65. This article concerns the installation and testing of poppet valves on Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5399, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during August of 1924 and retired in November of 1953 after 29 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  10/1/1941  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 3:46:50 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5399(4-6-2)
Views:  513   Comments: 0
"Poppet-Valve Pacific," Page 66, 1941
Title:  "Poppet-Valve Pacific," Page 66, 1941
Description:  Here is page two of a four-page article entitled "Poppet-Valve Pacific." It was published originally in the October 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 66. This article concerns the installation and testing of poppet valves on Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5399, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during August of 1924 and retired in November of 1953 after 29 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  10/1/1941  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 3:49:26 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5399(4-6-2)
Views:  544   Comments: 0
"Poppet-Valve Pacific," Page 67, 1941
Title:  "Poppet-Valve Pacific," Page 67, 1941
Description:  Here is page three of a four-page article entitled "Poppet-Valve Pacific." It was published originally in the October 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 67. This article concerns the installation and testing of poppet valves on Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5399, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during August of 1924 and retired in November of 1953 after 29 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  10/1/1941  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 3:51:32 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5399(4-6-2)
Views:  548   Comments: 0
"Poppet-Valve Pacific," Page 68, 1941
Title:  "Poppet-Valve Pacific," Page 68, 1941
Description:  Here is page four of a four-page article entitled "Poppet-Valve Pacific." It was published originally in the October 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 68. This article concerns the installation and testing of poppet valves on Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5399, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during August of 1924 and retired in November of 1953 after 29 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  10/1/1941  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 3:53:44 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5399(4-6-2) SOU 1380(4-6-2)
Views:  608   Comments: 0
PRR 5399, K-4S, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 5399, K-4S, c. 1946
Description:  Portraits 1. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #5399, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during August of 1924, rebuilt with Poppet Valves and a front-end throttle in 1939, and retired in November of 1953 after 29 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. (#3 of 10)
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 4/13/2018 1:42:26 AM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 5399(4-6-2)
Views:  758   Comments: 1
"Story Of A Pacific," Page 55, 1956
Title:  "Story Of A Pacific," Page 55, 1956
Description:  Here is page 12 of a 15-page cover article by Frederick Westing entitled "This Is The Story Of A Pacific ~ The World's Greatest." It was published originally in the August 1956 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 55. Both of the locomotives in the top two photos are PRR Class K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" that were built in Juniata. Top Photo: #5399 was built in 1924, rebuilt with oscillating cams by Lima Locomotive Works in 1939, and retired in November of 1953. Middle Photo: #3847 was built in 1923, rebuilt with rotary cam poppet valves, and retired in November of 1953. (See separate article entitled "Poppet-Valve Pacific" which was published originally in the October 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, pages 65-68.)
Photo Date:  8/1/1956  Upload Date: 6/18/2018 1:57:58 AM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3847(4-6-2) PRR 5399(4-6-2)
Views:  860   Comments: 0
"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 34, 1976
Title:  "A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 34, 1976
Description:  Here is page 34 of a 40-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "A Picture Study Of The K-4." First issued in October 1967, revised in September 1976. Section Caption: "Some Modifications." Both of the locomotives pictured here are Pennsylvania Railroad K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" built in Juniata. Top Photo: #3847 was built during April of 1923 and retired in November of 1953. Bottom Photo: #5399 was built during August of 1924 and retired in November of 1953.
Photo Date:  9/22/1976  Upload Date: 4/10/2019 1:23:28 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3847(4-6-2) PRR 5399(4-6-2)
Views:  719   Comments: 0

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