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Chesapeake & Ohio class M-1
While other railroads switched from coal to diesel, the C&O refused to take this step for a while. Given their huge coal business, attempts were made to modernize the fleet while retaining coal as fuel. In 1948 and 19...
General
| Property | Chesapeake & Ohio class M-1Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1947-1948 |
| Manufacturers | Baldwin, Westinghouse |
| Wheel arrangement | 4-6-2+4-6-2+0-4-0TE |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Chesapeake & Ohio class M-1Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 46.97 m |
| Service weight | 388.7 t |
| Adhesive weight | 230 t |
| Axle load | 28.8 t |
| Total weight | 616.9 t |
| Water capacity | 94,635 l |
| Fuel capacity | 26.5 t (coal) |
Power plant
| Property | Chesapeake & Ohio class M-1Remove |
|---|---|
| Driver diameter | 1,016 mm |
| Boiler pressure | 21.4 bar |
Power
| Property | Chesapeake & Ohio class M-1Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | steam turbine-electric |
| Indicated power | 4,474 kW (6,083 PS) |
| Top speed | 161 km/h |
Calculated values
| Property | Chesapeake & Ohio class M-1Remove |
|---|---|
| Power-to-weight ratio | 11.5 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.69 |
