Pennsylvania Railroad 520
Pennsylvania Railroad 520, Steam locomotive in Strasburg, United States.
Pennsylvania Railroad 520 exhibits a 2-8-2 Mikado configuration with a length of 82 feet and combines with its tender for 772,000 pounds total weight.
Built in 1916 by Baldwin Locomotive Works, this freight locomotive experienced a severe boiler explosion in 1942 near Cresson during World War II operations.
The locomotive represents technological developments in American railway engineering through its standardized parts shared with K4s Pacific type locomotives.
The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania maintains this static display locomotive, which features a coal capacity of 18.5 tonnes and water capacity of 11,980 gallons.
The locomotive generated 61,465 pounds of tractive effort and operated with a boiler pressure of 205 pounds per square inch during its service period.
Location: Pennsylvania
Part of: Pennsylvania Railroad L1s
GPS coordinates: 39.98222,-76.16111
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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