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Pennsylvania State Locomotive - K4s Steam:

photo of K4S Steam locomotive

The K4s Steam Locomotive was designated as Pennsylvania's official state steam locomotive on December 18, 1987. The K4s Steam Locomotive is the quintassential train engine - a boxy, black cylinder with a short stack on top. It was the main passenger locomotive of the Pennsylvania railroad for 30 years. At one time, 425 of these powerful coal-burners steamed across the state -- every one built in Pennsylvania. The State Steam Locomotive is on display in railroad museums in Altoona and Strasburg.

PA State Locomotive - GGI 4859 Electric:

Pennsylvania State Locomotive - GGI 4859

Designated Pennsylvania's official state electric locomotive on December 18, 1987. Quote from website of Pennsylvania state Representative Lynn Herman: "The GGI 4859 Electric Locomotive is one of 138 sleek and shiny bullets that smoked the rails at speeds above 100 miles per hour. Built in 1937, the GGI 4859 pulled troop trains to military destinations during World War II and continued powering coal and passenger cars until retirement in 1979." The State Electric Locomotive is displayed in Harrisburg.

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