Most railroads abandoned the 0-4-0 after the 1920s, but the PRR kept it for use on small industrial branches, especially those with street trackage and tight turns. Class B comprised the 0-6-0 type, the most popular arrangement for switcher locomotives on the PRR. Class C was assigned to the 0 …

Pennsylvania Railroad 5550 (PRR 5550) is a mainline duplex drive steam locomotive under construction in the United States.

The Pennsylvania Railroad's class B6 was its most successful class of switcher locomotive, or as the PRR termed them "shifter". The PRR preferred the 0-6-0 wheel arrangement for larger switchers, whereas on other railroads the 0-8-0 gained preference.

Feb 2, 2003 · B1: The B1 classification was re-used for the PRR's only class of electric switchers. 42 of them were built between 1926 and 1935. B2: Formerly class H. 53 built by the Pennsy between 1872-1883. 44" drivers. B3: 211 of these were built by the PRR between 1882 and 1892.

Jun 10, 2024 · Models in bold are in my personal collection. Corrections and additions to this page are welcome. Formerly class Q, 50" drivers, without tender. Formerly class M, type of 1893. Formerly class B4, with saddle tank applied. Formerly class B8, with saddle tank applied. Formerly class VB2, Vandalia Railroad. Formerly class VB3, Vandalia Railroad.

Jan 8, 2023 · 3905-3906 PRR 2 3907 PRR 1 Rebuilt 1947 with Hamiliton 450hp diesel engine 3910-3921 PRR Electric 12 Twelve coupled pairs of class B2, later operated as single units class B1 3922-3929 PRR/WestinghoElectric 8 3930 PRR/WestinghoElectric 1 3931 PRR Electric 1 "Big Liz" 3932-3995 PRR/WestinghoElectric 32 Thirty-two coupled pairs

Here is a great animation of the PRR T1 4-4-4-4 #5550 running at speed. Animation done by Steve HawirkoThis is the running gear that we have chosen at it is ...

B2 - 0-6-0 Steam Loco (old class H) Tracing#: (none) View: side: View large 300 dpi b/w image

Most railroads abandoned the 0-4-0 after the 1920s, but the PRR kept it alive for use on small industrial branches, especially those with street trackage and tight turns. Class B comprised the 0-6-0 type, the most popular arrangement for switchers on the PRR. Class C …

Class B comprised the 0-6-0 type, the most popular arrangement for switcher locomotives on the PRR. Class C was assigned to the 0-8-0 type. These were very common on other railroads, but the PRR was not keen on them and only built a few. This was partly because the PRR used 2-8-0 "Consolidation" types for similar service.