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Chesapeake & Ohio class F-16
United States | 1913
8 produced
No. 462 in June 1948 in Richmond, Virginia
No. 462 in June 1948 in Richmond, Virginia
August A. Thieme, Jr. / collection Taylor Rush

The F-16 class Pacifics were designed to haul express trains of 700 short tons over graded routes. They were similar in many respects to the ALCO No. 50,000, designated the Erie K-3 class, but were built by Baldwin. With a driver diameter of only 73 inches, they were well suited for the inclines. They were brought up to date over their service life, for example by installing a stoker. After the Second World War they could still be found in local traffic.

General
Built1913
ManufacturerBaldwin
Axle config4-6-2 (Pacific) 
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Wheelbase34 ft 1 in
Rigid wheelbase13 ft
Total wheelbase75 ft 2 in
Service weight290,000 lbs
Adhesive weight190,000 lbs
Total weight535,000 lbs
Axle load63,335 lbs
Water capacity12,000 us gal
Fuel capacity30,000 lbs (coal)
Boiler
Grate area60.4 sq ft
Firebox area250.8 sq ft
Tube heating area3,534.2 sq ft
Evaporative heating area3,785 sq ft
Superheater area879 sq ft
Total heating area4,664 sq ft
Power Plant
Driver diameter73 in
Boiler pressure185 psi
Expansion typesimple
Cylinderstwo, 27 x 28 in
Power
Power sourcesteam
Estimated power2,200 hp (1,641 kW)
Optimal speed32 mph
Starting effort43,970 lbf
Calculated Values
steam locomotive
express
last changed: 07/2023
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