THE YEAR OF THE FRAME — PRR No. 5550 is almost 50% complete as the T1 Trust makes headway on the massive 71,000-pound locomotive frame! Additionally, the T1 has injectors and air compressors on the way, thanks to collaborations with nearly a dozen other steam operators that will also furnish components for many big locomotives. We have raised more funds this year than ever before, and 2025 will likely make the four cylinders a reality! It is possible that America’s newest mainline steam locomoti

HELP THE T1 TRUST: https://prrt1steamlocomotivetrust.org/enter-to-win #trains #steamlocomotive #t1trust #pennsylvaniarailroad #construction #prr5550 #railroadhistory Thousands of different types or classes of locomotives were built during the steam era on America's railroads. However, only some classes survived into preservation, with the vast majority being scrapped. The Pennsylvania Railroad T1 was one of the more interesting locomotive classes that was not saved. These were unique duplex loco