The PRR class D14 was a

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built for the

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. They were originally designated class P in the PRR's pre-1895 classification scheme. Twenty-two locomotives were built at the PRR's Altoona Works (now owned by

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); six in 1893 with

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s, and sixteen in 1894 with drivers, classified D14a. Later, all sixteen class D14a were rebuilt to class D14b with drivers for secondary service after they were replaced in top-flight express service, while three of the six class D14 were similarly rebuilt to class D14c.

Withdrawal

All were withdrawn and scrapped between 1905 and 1955.

References

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