Georgia Railroad Mikados

The Georgia Railroad took delivery of its first three "Mikados" from the Lima Locomotive Works in 1915. These locomotives were assigned road numbers 300-302. A fourth 2-8-2 was delivered by Lima in 1918 and was given number 303. This class had a "Harriman" shape and dimensions.

In 1923 and 1925, seven more Lima built "Mikados" were delivered. They were assigned road numbers 320-326. These new locomotives were similar to the earlier 2-8-2s except they were 6 tons heavier and had a higher boiler pressure, which resulted in an increased tractive effort.

There were six other "Mikados" on the Georgia Railroad. Two Alco built 2-8-2s were purchased from the CCC&StL in February, 1937. They were received in "unservicable" condition and were rebuilt before entering service. They were assigned road numbers 305 & 306. Four Baldwin built 2-8-2s were bought from the Clinchfield in 1943 and were given road numbers 331-334.

There is one surviving Georgia Railroad 2-8-2 "Mikado" type locomotives, number 302, on display at the Augusta Museum in Augusta, GA.

Class	Qty.	Road Numbers	Year Built	Builder	Notes
F63	4	300-303	1915 & 1918	Lima
F63	2	305-306	1907	ALCO	These two locomotives were purchased from the CCC& StL in February, 1937. Ex. CCC&StL numbers 6045 & 6054.
F63	6	320-326	1923 & 1925	Lima
F63	4	331-334	1919	Baldwin	These four locomotives were purchased from the Clinchfield in 1943. Ex. Clinchfield numbers 500-503.

Specifications
Road Numbers	300-303	305-306	320-326	331-334
Wheel Arrangement:	2-8-2	2-8-2	2-8-2	2-8-2
Length:
Drivers:	63" dia.	63 ½" dia.	63" dia.	63" dia.
Weight on Drivers:
Total Locomotive Weight:	283,000 lbs.	277,600 lbs.	292,000 lbs.	309,160 lbs.
Locomotive & Tender Weight:
Grate Area:
Cylinders (dia. x stroke):	(2) 27" x 30"	(2) 25" x 32"	(2) 26" x 30"	(2) 27" x 30"
Boiler Pressure:	180 psi	180 psi	200 psi	200 psi
Tractive Effort:	53,200 lbs.	48,200 lbs.	54,700 lbs.	59,000 lbs.
Tender Capacity:
Water:
Coal:

Georgia Railroad Mikados

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