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Central de Peru Andes class
No. 40 to 54, later No. 200 to 214
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Peru | 1934
15 produced
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Between 1934 and 1946, Beyer Peacock delivered 15 Consolidations to the Central de Peru in four batches. They were built for lines which had long stretches with inclines of 4 to 4.5 percent. While an air sander mounted in a cover ahead of the steam dome ensured enough traction, a short boiler with a Belpaire firebox produced enough steam for long periods of uphill running. They were originally numbered 40 to 54 and later renumbered to 200 to 214. As more locomotives of a very similar design were also delivered to the Ferrocarril del Sud and the Cerro de Pasco, they were also called “Andes class”.

General
Built1934-1937, 1946
ManufacturerBeyer, Peacock & Co.
Wheel arr.2-8-0 (Consolidation) 
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Total wheelbase62 ft
Service weight165,760 lbs
Adhesive weight146,000 lbs
Water capacity3,183 us gal
Fuel capacity1,759 us gal (oil)
Boiler
Grate area28 sq ft
Evaporative heating area1,717 sq ft
Superheater area341 sq ft
Total heating area2,058 sq ft
Power Plant
Driver diameter52 in
Boiler pressure200 psi
Expansion typesimple
Cylinderstwo, 20 x 28 in
Power
Power sourcesteam
Estimated power1,200 hp (895 kW)
Starting effort36,615 lbf
Calculated Values
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