Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Hudsons

The Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad purchased twelve Hudsons from the Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1930. These 4-6-4's were designated Class S-4 and assigned road numbers 3000 through 3011. The CB&Q also built two Hudsons in its own shops and assigned them road numbers 3012 and 4001. There are five surviving CB&Q Hudsons and they are on display at locations in Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin.

Specifications for Class S-4
Wheel Arrangement:4-6-4
Length:94' - 2"
Drivers:78" dia.
Weight on Drivers:208,700 lbs
Locomotive Weight:392,200 lbs
Locomotive & Tender Weight:718,220 lbs
Grate Area:87.9 sq ft
Cylinders (dia. x stroke):(2) 25" x 28"
Boiler Pressure:250 psi
Tractive Effort:47,700 lbs
Tender Capacity
Water:15,000 gals.
Coal:24 tons

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