Virginian Class AE Locomotives

In 1918 ALCO designed and built ten 2-10-10-2s for the Virginian Railway. They were so large that they had to be shipped in several pieces. The cab and low pressure cylinders were removed and reassembled on-site. The 48 inch low pressure cylinders were the largest ever used on a US locomotive. In fact, the cylinders had to be angled slightly upwards to provide adequate clearance. Because of Virginian turntable limitations, the tenders on these locomotives were abnormally small.

These locomotives could be operated in either single or double expansion mode. Surprisingly, the immense boilers were large enough to sustain steam pressure at about eight miles per hour. They remained in service for 34 years until 1952.

Specifications for Class AE
Road Number:	800 - 809
Wheel Arrangement:	2-10-10-2
Length:
Drivers:	56" dia.
Weight on Drivers:	617,000 lbs
Locomotive Weight:	684,000 lbs
Locomotive & Tender Weight:	898,000 lbs
Grate Area:	109 sq ft
Cylinders (dia. x stroke): (one set hp, one set lp)	(2 HP) 30" dia. x 32" stroke (2 LP) 48" dia. x 32" stroke
Boiler Pressure:	215 psi
Tractive Effort:	147,200 lbs (compound) 176,600 lbs (simple)
Tender Capacity
Water:	13,000 gallons
Coal:	12 tons

Virginian Class AE Locomotives

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