In 1943, the RF&P bought ten "Berkshire" type locomotives from the Lima Locomotives Works. These locomotives were assigned road numbers 571 through 580 and were similar to the Nickel Plate and the Pere Marquette design. They had 69" diameter drivers, 25" x 34" cylinders, a 245 psi boiler pressure, they exerted 64,100 pounds of tractive effort and each weighed 433,200 pounds.
They did not last long on the RF&P as they were retired in 1952 There are no surviving RF&P 2-8-4 "Berkshire" type locomotives.
| RF&P 2-8-4 Roster | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qty. | Road Numbers | Year Built | Builder | Notes |
| 10 | 571-580 | 1943 | Lima | 1 |
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Road Numbers: | 571-580 |
| Wheel Arrangement: | 2-8-4 |
| Length: | 100'-8" |
| Drivers: | 69" dia. |
| Weight on Drivers: | 270,900 lbs. |
| Total Locomotive Weight: | 433,200 lbs. |
| Locomotive & Tender Weight: | 791,200 lbs. |
| Grate Area: | 90.3 sq. ft. |
| Cylinders (dia. x stroke): | (2) 25" x 34" |
| Boiler Pressure: | 245 psi |
| Tractive Effort: | 64,100 lbs. |
| Tender Capacity: | |
| Water: | 22,000 gals. |
| Coal: | 22 tons |
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