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ITEM SPECIFICS
- Railroad: Pennsylvania Railroad / PRR
- Type: Locomotive Builder Plate
- Class: G5s
- Builder: Juniata Shops
- Location: Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Builder / Construction Number: 3817
- Date Shown: 10-1923
- Associated Locomotive: PRR No. 1589
- Original/Licensed Reproduction: Reproduction
- Theme: Railroad / Steam Locomotive
- Condition: Pre-Owned / Good
Historical PRR roster information associates Juniata construction number 3817 with PRR locomotive No. 1589, Class G5s, built in 1923.
CONDITION DESCRIPTION
Reproduction Pennsylvania Railroad Juniata Shops builder plate in overall good cosmetic condition with no notable damage observed. May show light surface marks, finish wear, or other minor signs of previous display, storage, and handling. This is a reproduction and is not represented as an original 1923 locomotive builder plate. Please review all photos closely for the exact cosmetic condition, finish, markings, dimensions, and construction.
LISTING DESCRIPTION
Decorative reproduction Pennsylvania Railroad Juniata Shops locomotive builder plate representing PRR G5s construction number 3817, dated 10-1923.
The plate reproduces the historic builder identification used by the Pennsylvania Railroad's Juniata Shops in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
PRR records associate builder number 3817 with Pennsylvania Railroad No. 1589, a G5s class 4-6-0 steam locomotive built at Juniata in 1923.
The Juniata Shops were a major component of the Pennsylvania Railroad's extensive Altoona manufacturing and repair complex, and original Juniata builder plates are now highly collectible railroad artifacts.
This reproduction offers the appearance and historical interest of the original plate at a much more accessible price and makes an excellent display piece for:
- Pennsylvania Railroad collectors
- PRR memorabilia displays
- Steam locomotive enthusiasts
- Railroad rooms and man caves
- Model railroad layouts
- Industrial or railroad-themed decor
In overall good cosmetic condition with no notable damage.
IMPORTANT: This plate is a REPRODUCTION. It is not an original plate removed from PRR locomotive No. 1589 or another Pennsylvania Railroad locomotive.
Key Features
- Pennsylvania Railroad / PRR
- Juniata Shops design
- Altoona, Pennsylvania railroad history
- G5s steam locomotive association
- Builder number 3817
- Dated 10-1923
- Associated historically with PRR No. 1589
- Decorative railroad builder plate
- Excellent PRR collector display piece
- Reproduction clearly identified
- Good cosmetic condition
- No notable damage
INCLUDED
- 1 PRR Juniata Shops Builder Plate Reproduction
- Only item pictured is included
