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Philadelphia & Reading class A-4
Since the Philadelphia & Reading had access to anthracite culm as cheap fuel, switchers were also built as Camelbacks with Wootten fireboxes . This included the class A-4, which had a 0-4-0 wheel arrangement and was b...
General
| Property | Philadelphia & Reading class A-4Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1902-1903 |
| Manufacturers | Baldwin |
| Wheel arrangement | 0-4-0 (Four-coupled) |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Philadelphia & Reading class A-4Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 14.88 m |
| Service weight | 47.2 t |
| Adhesive weight | 47.2 t |
| Axle load | 23.6 t |
| Water capacity | 27,634 l |
| Fuel capacity | 5 t (coal) |
Power plant
| Property | Philadelphia & Reading class A-4Remove |
|---|---|
| Driver diameter | 1,270 mm |
| Boiler pressure | 13.8 bar |
| Expansion type | simple expansion |
| Cylinders | two, 406 x 610 mm |
Power
| Property | Philadelphia & Reading class A-4Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | steam |
| Starting effort | 92.9 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | Philadelphia & Reading class A-4Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 4.98 |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
