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Pennsylvania Railroad T1 Steam Locomotive Trust
https://prrt1steamlocomotivetrust.org/index.phpLast activity: 10.06.2021
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The Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) T1 Steam Locomotive Trust is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization formed for the express purpose of constructing PRR T1 5550, the fifty-third locomotive of its class. The goal is to provide mainline excursion service, and to set the World Speed Record for a steam locomotive. The PRR T1 represents the pinnacle of steam locomotive design in the United States. Theses locomotives had the capability of achieving speeds in excess of 120 mph, and anecdotal reports indicate that speeds of up to 140 mph were attained. In all, 52 class T1 locomotives were produced, 25 at the PRR's Altoona shops and 27 at the Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia. Sadly not a single example of this magnificent machine escaped the scrapper's torch.
The production of PRR T1 5550 will fill a large gap in historical locomotive preservation. Perhaps more importantly, this locomotive will inject new life blood into an aging heritage fleet. Even the youngest US built steam locomotive operating today is over 60 years old. Wear and tear is taking its toll. Efforts such as this one, to create a powerful new machine, will become increasingly important if steam excursion service is to be present in another 60 years.
The production of PRR T1 5550 will fill a large gap in historical locomotive preservation. Perhaps more importantly, this locomotive will inject new life blood into an aging heritage fleet. Even the youngest US built steam locomotive operating today is over 60 years old. Wear and tear is taking its toll. Efforts such as this one, to create a powerful new machine, will become increasingly important if steam excursion service is to be present in another 60 years.
Location: United States, Pennsylvania, Pottstown
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