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Wabash class P-1
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United States | 1943
7 produced
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Taylor Rush collection

The P-1 was a class of seven semi-steamlined 4-6-4 locomotives rebuilt by the Wabash's Decatur shops from Mikados. The first five were rebuilt from the three-cylinder class K-5 in 1943. Basically only the boiler remained nearly unchanged, while the running gear was completely new with drivers of 80 inches (2.032 mm) and only two larger cylinders. Two more were rebuilt in 1947 from K-4 locomotives. Running numbers were 700 to 706. All seven had Timken roller bearings and a light blue livery with a bright white stripe along the running boards. They remained in regular service until 1953. Only 706 was earmarked for possible preservation, but ultimately scrapped in 1956.

General
Built1943, 1947
ManufacturerDecatur
Wheel arr.4-6-4 (Hudson) 
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Length87 ft 5 in
Wheelbase40 ft 7 in
Rigid wheelbase14 ft
Total wheelbase75 ft 5 1/2 in
Service weight374,680 lbs
Adhesive weight196,390 lbs
Total weight582,680 lbs
Axle load65,570 lbs
Water capacity12,000 us gal
Fuel capacity32,000 lbs (coal)
Boiler
Grate area71 sq ft
Firebox area341 sq ft
Tube heating area3,884 sq ft
Evaporative heating area4,225 sq ft
Superheater area1,051 sq ft
Total heating area5,276 sq ft
Power Plant
Driver diameter80 in
Boiler pressure220 psi
Expansion typesimple
Cylinderstwo, 26 x 28 in
Power
Power sourcesteam
Estimated power3,500 hp (2,610 kW)
Starting effort44,244 lbf
Calculated Values
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last changed: 02/2026
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Wabash diagram book, 1946
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