Northern Pacific Railway class T-1

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Northern Pacific Railway class T-1
hideType and origin
Power typeSteam
BuilderAlco
Build date1906–1907 (as class T)
Total produced18
Rebuild date1926–1929
hideSpecifications
Configuration:
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 • Whyte2-6-2
 • UIC1’C1’ h2
Driver3rd coupled axle
Gauge4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm)
Wheelbase:
 • Engine		28.92'
Adhesive weight15,600 lbs
Loco weight208,500 lbs
Tender weight148,500 lbs
Total weight357,000 lbs
Fuel typeCoal
Heating surface:
 • Firebox		213 sq. ft.
hideCareer
OperatorsNorthern Pacific Railway
ClassT-1
Numbers2450–2467
LocaleUSA
DispositionMost Scrapped

The Northern Pacific Railway class T-1 was a class of 2-6-2 steam locomotives rebuilt by the Northern Pacific Railway in the 1920s for switching and terminal service. They had originally been built between 1906 and 1907 by the American Locomotive Company's Brooks Works as the for service on in the railway's expanding network of branch lines.

Usage[]

The 2-6-2 Class T-1 Was used on the Northern Pacific Railway from roughly 1926–1959.[citation needed] #2435 survives today.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ Glischinski, Steve (2018-11-21). "Duluth museum completes cosmetic restoration of Northern Pacific 2-6-2". Trains Magazine. Retrieved 2020-01-15.

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