HK Porter-CN-610-1883

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History

Built by H.K Porter in 1883 originally built for the Alabama & Texas Railroad Company but not delivered. In March 1886 the California & Nevada Railroad purchased the locomotive.

The Mount Diablo at Tewksbury Hill, Richmond, CA

















Specifications

Specifications for No. 3 Mt Diablo
Porter Class General Style of page 16 of 1889 catalog but rear driver set back.
Whyte 2-6-0
UIC 1C n2
Gauge 36 in (914 mm)
Driver Dia. 44 in (1118 mm)
Loco weight ?? short tons (??.0 t)
Fuel Type Coal
Boiler Pressure ?? psi (?? MPa)
Cylinders Two, outside
Cylinder Size 13 in × 18 in (330 mm × 457 mm)





Service

California & Nevada Railroad

In service Spring 1886. This locomotive disappeared between July 1901 and January 1902 when the railroad was unattended after the death of its receiver.