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Chesapeake & Ohio class B-1 (1889)
United States | 1889
2 produced
ALCO

Although the 0-4-4T wheel arrangement was mostly found on small Elevated railroad locomotives in the USA, there were also larger examples. The Chesapeake & Ohio received two from ALCO in Schenectady in 1889, which they designated as class B-1. With a service weight of 110,000 pounds and cylinders measuring 17 by 24 inches, they were significantly heavier than most Forneys. One locomotive was sold to J.T. Gardner and the second was scrapped in 1913. Later the class designation was used for new locomotives with a 2-10-2 wheel arrangement, which came to the C&O via the Hocking Valley.

General
Built1889
ManufacturerALCO
Axle config0-4-4T (Forney) 
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Length23 ft 7 in
Wheelbase23 ft 7 in
Rigid wheelbase7 ft 6 in
Service weight110,000 lbs
Adhesive weight75,000 lbs
Axle load37,500 lbs
Water capacity1,500 us gal
Fuel capacity6,000 lbs (coal)
Boiler
Grate area14.3 sq ft
Firebox area127.8 sq ft
Tube heating area1,100.2 sq ft
Evaporative heating area1,228 sq ft
Total heating area1,228 sq ft
Power Plant
Driver diameter57 in
Boiler pressure150 psi
Expansion typesimple
Cylinderstwo, 17 x 24 in
Power
Power sourcesteam
Estimated power400 hp (298 kW)
Optimal speed16 mph
Starting effort15,515 lbf
Calculated Values
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