Long Island Railroad No. 29

Long Island Railroad No. 29
Technical specifications
Manufacturer(s)	Altoona Works
Build date	1928
Wheel arrangement	4-6-0
Rail gauge	Standard

Long Island Railroad No. 29 was a G5s class 4-6-0 "Ten Wheeler" built by the Pennsylvania Railroad's Juniata Shops in 1928, for the then PRR subsidiary, the Long Island Railroad (LIRR). The G5s had a driving wheel diameter of 68in and had a distinctive Belpaire firebox.

It was part of the principal fleet of passenger locomotives alongside K4s and RS-3s, the latter of which eventually replaced them.

In 1955, No. 29 was formally retired as the railroad replaced its steam locomotives with more efficient diesel-electric locomotives.

Soon afterwards it was sold for scrap.

Trivia

• It was one of only 31 G5s engines built for the Long Island Railroad.
• Two of No. 29s sister locomotives, No. 35 and 39 are currently undergoing restoration to operational condition while PRR 5741, a cousin to No. 29 is on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania..