Pennsylvania Railroad 460

Pennsylvania Railroad 460 is a sleek passenger locomotive built in 1914, designed to pull light, fast trains across long distances. At the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, you can walk around it and examine its mechanical parts, boiler, and wheels up close.

Built in 1914, this locomotive was part of a special class designed for the fastest passenger service the railroad could offer at that time. In 1927, it gained fame after completing a high-speed run that demonstrated the speed of rail transport compared to other methods.

Visitors can observe how this locomotive embodies the pride of American engineering from the early 1900s when they see it displayed at the museum. It represents an era when passenger rail travel was considered the height of modern transportation.

The locomotive is on display year-round at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania and can be examined from multiple angles both outside and partially inside. The museum is located near Lancaster and offers plenty of parking and guided tours if you want to learn more about how it worked.

During its 1927 speed run, this locomotive carried an onboard film laboratory where footage was developed while the train traveled. This mobile processing setup allowed newsreels to reach theaters faster than they could by aircraft.