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Western & Atlantic No. 49 “Texas”
One of the most famous locomotives from the American Civil War is the “Texas” of the Western & Atlantic Railroad. It is known to be one of the two locomotives which took part in the Great Locomotive Chase. It was buil...
General
| Property | Western & Atlantic No. 49 “Texas”Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1856 |
| Manufacturers | Cooke |
| Wheel arrangement | 4-4-0 (American) |
| Gauge | 1,524 mm; 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Western & Atlantic No. 49 “Texas”Remove |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 6.25 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 2.13 m |
| Adhesive weight | 14.5 t |
| Axle load | 7.3 t |
Power plant
| Property | Western & Atlantic No. 49 “Texas”Remove |
|---|---|
| Driver diameter | 1,448 mm |
| Boiler pressure | 8.3 bar |
| Expansion type | simple expansion |
| Cylinders | two, 381 x 559 mm |
Power
| Property | Western & Atlantic No. 49 “Texas”Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | steam |
| Starting effort | 39.4 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | Western & Atlantic No. 49 “Texas”Remove |
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| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 3.61 |
