| Here is page seven of a 22-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "Modern Power For Today's Trains." It was issued originally during July of 1949. Partial Caption: "For fast, through passenger service. Wheel arrangement: 4-8-8-4 each unit." Prominent here is PRR engine #5824, a BP-60 built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in April of 1947, rated at 3,000 horsepower for passenger service, later reclassified as a 2,500 horsepower BH-50 for helper service, and retired in April of 1962 after just 15 years of revenue service. |