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Wabash classes C-1 to C-4
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United States | 1903
47 produced
C-4 No. 1560 in the early fifties
C-4 No. 1560 in the early fifties
collection Taylor Rush

The Wabash put their 0-8-0 switchers into class C. Between 1903 and 1927, they got a total of 47 of three designs. The first were only two of the class C-1 delivered in 1903 by ALCO-Brooks which were numbered 1501 and 1502. They had Stephenson valve gear and operated on saturated steam. In 1917 these were rebuilt with piston valves, but not superheated. They were now designated class C-2.

Next were 20 C-3 delivered by ALCO-Schenectady in 1923 which got the numbers 1525 to 1544. These were superheated and their main dimensions were very similar to those of the USRA 0-8-0. Lima delivered 25 similar locomotives in 1926 which were designated C-4 and got the numbers 1545 to 1569. The two rebuilt C-2 locomotives were already retired in 1947, but the larger number of more modern switchers had a somewhat longer career. So the members of the classes C-3 and C-4 were retired between 1951 and 1954.

VariantC-1C-3
General
Built19031923
ManufacturerALCO
Axle config0-8-0 (Eight-coupled) 
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Service weight166,000 lbs200,000 lbs
Adhesive weight166,000 lbs200,000 lbs
Axle load41,500 lbs50,000 lbs
Fuel capacitycoal
Boiler
Grate area44 sq ft47 sq ft
Evaporative heating area2,390 sq ft2,780 sq ft
Superheater area615 sq ft
Total heating area2,390 sq ft3,395 sq ft
VariantC-1C-3
Power Plant
Driver diameter58 in52 in
Boiler pressure215 psi195 psi
Expansion typesimple
Cylinderstwo, 22 x 28 intwo, 25 x 28 in
Power
Power sourcesteam
Estimated power1,200 hp (895 kW)1,475 hp (1,100 kW)
Optimal speed18 mph17 mph
Starting effort42,700 lbf55,781 lbf
Calculated Values
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