: She was built by the Pennsylvania Railroad in their Juniata (Altoona, PA) shops.
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: What is the significance of the keystone?
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: The keystone was the symbol of the Pennsylvania Railroad (Pennsy) which was taken from the nickname of Pennsylvania, the Keystone State. The Pennsy designed and built 35 for the Long Island Rail Road, which the Pennsy owned at the time.
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: How much does she weigh?
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: In working order, 237,000 lbs. (118.5 tons)
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: How big are the driving wheels?
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: 68"
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: What is the operating boiler pressure?
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: 205 lbs/in2
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: How fast could it go?
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: 75 mph, but probably ran faster on occasion.
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: How much coal and water can the tender carry?
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: 14-1/2 tons of coal and 12,730 gallons of water.
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: What type of service was she built for?
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: Built for hauling commuter trains, 35 could also be found pulling fast express, and even medium sized freight trains.
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: What are your plans for 35 after the completion of the restoration?
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: A study was done that says the locomotive can be made to run and our goal is to have her restored to operating condition in the hopes that she will once again run.
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: How long will it take to restore?
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: That all depends on funding. Right now we do not have enough money to finish the job, but with generous donations and grants, 35 could be under steam within the next several years.
