PRR 2-10-0 #4524 - Pennsylvnaia RR  Contributor's Pick!       
Here is another Baldwin Decapod built between 1922-23 that had 62" drivers, developed 250 psi boiler pressure for kts 30.5"x32" cylinders. With an engine weight of 548,500 lb, it generated a massive tractive effort of 102,027 lb. In 1930, a Type E superheater w/o feed water heater was installed. No date, location or photographer were listed on the back so all are "guess-timates".
Date: 6/1/1950 Location: Unknown, PA Views: 697 Collection Of:   Gary Everhart
Locomotives: PRR 4524(2-10-0)    Author:  Gary Everhart
PRR 2-10-0 #4524 - Pennsylvnaia RR
Picture Categories: Roster,Steam,Action This picture is part of album:  PRR 2-10-0 Decapods
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Name Type Comments Date
Eric Reinert General What an interesting location. Looks like some kind of pocket track for helpers to sit while waiting to push another train over the crest. 1/10/2014 5:19:18 PM
paul dooley General engine no 4524 is described in a ICC accident report near Cairnbrook, Pa 8-19-1951. I remember seeing the accident site and have recently found info on it. 12/29/2015 11:57:42 AM

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