The T1 Trust
Consistent monthly donations help the trust plan out engineering and construction tasks
About Us – The T1 Trust
The Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) T1 Steam Locomotive Trust is a non-profit organization that believes in thinking differently about preservation. Through hard work, dedicated volunteers and the financial support of many generous donors from around the …
T1 Trust Tender Preservation – The T1 Trust
The T1 Trust will have the tender sandblasted, primed and painted in the appropriate Pennsylvania Railroad T1 Dark Green Locomotive Enamel paint scheme. The estimated cost of these next tasks is $45,000-50,000.
Frame Club – The T1 Trust
The T1 Trust is excited to be launching the Frame Club! It’s time for our project to enter a new phase: the construction phase of the welded locomotive frame for what will eventually become Pennsylvania Railroad T1 No. 5550.
News Updates – The T1 Trust
Watch an interview with team that designed the massive 70,000lb frame for the PRR t1 5550
Video Gallery – The T1 Trust
In this video, you see the first major part of the brand new T1 steam locomotive being cast. It is the #4 driver wheel. The diameter of this wheel measures over 6 feet tall (2m).
The Shop – The T1 Trust
The secret to building the massive PRR T1 #5550 is really quite simple. The project’s success relies upon many people giving what they can afford on a regular basis. Over time this method works best. We are asking you to start giving today, and we …
News Updates – The T1 Trust
2023年12月20日 · Take a look at our 2021 Review and see what is next for the PRR T1 Trust https://youtu.be/NSa1uLwVUVw
Cylinder Club – The T1 Trust
These components are what set the PRR T1 apart as a groundbreaking machine in steam propulsion history. The T1’s Rotary Cam Poppet Valves and Cylinders represent the pinnacle of innovation, marking it as a Duplex locomotive with two sets of cylinders on a rigid frame. Here’s where you come in.
Fundraising Dinner – The T1 Trust
We are delighted to extend a special invitation to you for an exclusive dinner event hosted by the Pennsylvania Railroad T1 #5550 Trust. This will be our first time doing a banquet and hope to make it an annual event.