Maine Central Hudsons

The Maine Central Railroad only bought two 4-6-4 Hudsons. This pair (road numbers 701 and 702) was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1930.

These locomotives had 73" drivers, 23" x 28" cylinders, a 240 psi boiler pressure, a total weight of 312,590 lbs and a tractive effort of 41,300 lbs.

Specifications for Numbers 701 and 702
Wheel Arrangement:4-6-4
Length:84' - 4"
Drivers:73" dia.
Weight on Drivers:171,400 lbs
Locomotive Weight:312,590 lbs
Locomotive & Tender Weight:502,200 lbs
Grate Area:62.5 sq ft
Cylinders (dia. x stroke):(2) 23" x 28"
Boiler Pressure:240 psi
Tractive Effort:41,300 lbs
Tender Capacity
Water:10,000 gals.
Coal:14 tons

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