The Chicago & North Western Railroad bought twelve "Berkshire" type locomotives from the American Locomotive Company in 1927. These locomotives carried road numbers 2801 through 2812 and were very similar to the Boston & Albany's "sports models" Class A-1c.
The C&NW designated them as Class J-4. These locomotives had 63" diameter drivers, 28" x 30" cylinders, a weight of 397,000 pounds and exerted a tractive effort of 67,200 pounds under 240 psi of boiler pressure.
The J-4s were assigned to freight service and regularly pulled coal trains until they were retired in the early 1950s.
There are no surviving C&NW 2-8-4 "Berkshire" type locomotives
| C&NW 2-8-4 Roster | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class | Qty. | Road Numbers | Year Built | Builder | Notes |
| J-4 | 12 | 2801-2812 | 1927 | ALCO | 1 |
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Class | J-4 |
| Wheel Arrangement: | 2-8-4 |
| Length: | 93'-10 ¾" |
| Drivers: | 63" dia. |
| Weight on Drivers: | 253,500 lbs |
| Total Locomotive Weight: | 397,000 lbs |
| Locomotive & Tender Weight: | 684,000 lbs |
| Grate Area: | 100.3 sq. ft. |
| Cylinders (dia. x stroke): | (2) 28" x 30" |
| Boiler Pressure: | 240 psi |
| Tractive Effort: | 67,200 lbs. |
| Tender Capacity: | |
| Water: | 15,000 gals. |
| Coal: | 20 tons |
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