"Poppet-Valve Pacific," Page 65, 1941         
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.
Date: 10/1/1941 Location: Altoona, PA   Map Show Altoona on a rail map Views: 398 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Locomotives: PRR 5399(4-6-2)    Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
"Poppet-Valve Pacific," Page 65, 1941
Picture Categories: Steam,Passenger This picture is part of album:  PRR: "Poppet-Valve Pacific" ~ October 1941
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