Magma Arizona Mikados
The Magma Arizona Railroad bought a 2-8-2 locomotive from the Tremont & Gulf Railroad in 1954. The locomotive was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1917 and was assigned road number 7 on the MA. The locomotive was utilized in the 1962 epic M. G. M. movie "How the West was Won". In 1974 it was sent to the Texas State Railroad.
| MA 2-8-2 Roster |
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| Qty. | Road Numbers | Year Built | Builder | Notes |
| 1 | 7 | 1917 | Baldwin | 1,2 |
Notes:
- Purchased from the T&G in 1954. This locomotive was number 30 0n the T&G
- Sent to the TSRR in 1974.
| Specifications |
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| Wheel Arrangement: | 2-8-2 |
| Length: | |
| Drivers: | 54” dia. |
| Weight on Drivers: | |
| Total Locomotive Weight: | 164,000 lbs. |
| Locomotive & Tender Weight: | |
| Grate Area: | |
| Cylinders (dia. x stroke): | (2) 21” x 28” |
| Boiler Pressure: | 185 psi |
| Tractive Effort: | 36,000 lbs. |
| Tender Capacity: | |
| Water: | 6,500 gals. |
| Coal: | 2,400 gals |
Photos
References
- Rails to Carry Copper by Gordon Chappell, Published by Pruett Publishing Co in 1973, now out of print
Much thanks to Richard Duley who has helped to provide a great deal of the information found on this page.