Grand Trunk Western Hudsons
In 1914, the Montreal Locomotive Works built six Class X-10a, 4-6-4T
locomotives for the Grand Trunk Railroad, which later became part of the
Canadian National Railway. The "T" stands for "tank" which means that
these locomotives have a water tank and coal bin integral with their main
frames rather than separate tenders. They were given the name "Baltic Tank"
and were used for commuter service in the city of Montreal. Originally,
these "Tanks" were given GTR road numbers 1540 through 1545 and later were
renumbered with CNR numbers 45 through 50.
| Specifications for Class X-10a |
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| Wheel Arrangement: | 4-6-4T |
| Length: | 50' - 2" |
| Drivers: | 63" dia. |
| Weight on Drivers: | 146,000 lbs |
| Locomotive Weight: | 275,000 lbs |
| Grate Area: | 47 sq ft |
| Cylinders (dia x stroke): | (2) 21" x 26" |
| Boiler Pressure: | 210 psi |
| Cylinder HP: | 1588 HP |
| Tractive Effort: | 32,487 lbs |
| Tender Capacity: | 2,900 U.S. gals of water and 5 tons of coal |
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Other Baltic Tank Locomotives
- The American Locomotive Company built a single "Baltic Tank" locomotive, in 1922, for the Tennessee Coal, Iron & Railroad Company. This company used it for a company commuter train which provided transportation for its workers from the city to the mines.
- The Central Railroad of New Jersey had the Baldwin Locomotive Works design a 4-6-4T for it and in 1923 took delivery of six of the "Baltic Tanks" for use in its commuter service.
- The Canadian Pacific Railway built three 4-6-4 tank locomotives in its own shops in 1910/1912. These "Tanks" were designated Class T2a and assigned road numbers 5991 through 5993.
