Western Maryland Challengers

The Western Maryland Railway ordered a dozen 4-6-6-4s from the Baldwin Locomotive Works and received them during 1940 and 1941. These "Challengers" were designated Class M-2 and were given road numbers 1201 through 1212. They had four 22" x 32" cylinders, 69" drivers, a 250 psi boiler pressure, exerted 96,000 lbs of tractive effort and weighed 601,000 pounds.

On the Western Maryland, the 4-6-6-4s were used as helpers and never realized a main line status. All 12 of the WM "Challengers" were scrapped in 1953.

WM 4-6-6-4 Roster
ClassQty.Road NumberYear Built Builder Notes
M-2 61201-12061940Baldwin1
M-2 61207-12121941Baldwin2

Notes
  1. Numbers 1201-1206 scrapped in 1953.
  2. Numbers 1207-1212 scrapped in 1953.

Specifications
ClassM-2
Wheel Arrangement:4-6-6-4
Length:122' - 5"
Drivers:69" dia.
Weight on Drivers:402,266 lbs
Total Locomotive Weight:601,000 lbs
Locomotive & Tender Weight:1,019,950 lbs
Grate Area:118.8 sq ft
Cylinders (dia. x stroke):(4) 22" x 32"
Boiler Pressure:250 psi
Tractive Effort:95,500 lbs
Tender Capacity:
Water:22,000 gals.
Coal:30 tons

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