BLW-CN7605-1885

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California / Common Carrier / South Pacific Coast Railroad / Locomotives

History

Built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1885 for the South Pacific Coast Railroad of California.

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Specifications

Specifications for South Pacific Coast #16, #17.
Baldwin Class 8-24C-116
Whyte 4-4-0
UIC 2′B n
Gauge 3 ft (914 mm)
Driver Dia. 48 in (1,219 mm)
Loco weight 26 short tons (23.6 t)
Fuel Type Soft Coal
Boiler Pressure ?? psi (?? MPa)
Cylinders Two, outside
Cylinder Size 15 in × 18 in (381 mm × 457 mm)





Service

South Pacific Coast

Ordered by the South Pacific Coast Railroad in March 1885. Placed in service June 1885. Transferred to the South Pacific Coast Railway May 1887.