In 1930, six more Class L-1s came from Baldwin and were assigned road numbers 416 through 421. These locomotives were similar to the ones delivered in 1922 except they weighed 3,490 lbs more. The "Mountains" were later transferred to freight service and later their boiler pressure was raised to 210 psi to increase tractive effort to 55,800 pounds.
To open up a block of numbers for newly arriving GP7s in the early 1950s, the 14 remaining L-1 "Mountains" were renumbered in 1953 and they then carried road numbers 470 through 483.
There are no surviving L&N "Mountains".
| Class | Qty. | Road Numbers | Year Built | Builder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L-1 | 16 | 400-415 | 1926 | Baldwin |
| L-1 | 6 | 416-421 | 1930 | Baldwin |
| 1953 Numbers Assigned to Class L-1 | |
|---|---|
| 404 | 470 |
| 405 | 471 |
| 406 | 472 |
| 407 | 473 |
| 408 | 474 |
| 410 | 475 |
| 411 | 476 |
| 413 | 477 |
| 414 | 478 |
| 415 | 479 |
| 417 | 480 |
| 419 | 481 |
| 420 | 482 |
| 421 | 483 |
| Specifications for Class L-1 | |
|---|---|
| Wheel Arrangement: | 4-8-2 |
| Length: | 86' - 9" |
| Drivers: | 70" dia. |
| Weight on Drivers: | 226,910 lbs |
| Locomotive Weight: | 337,730 lbs |
| Locomotive & Tender Weight: | 533,730 lbs |
| Grate Area: | 70.8 sq ft |
| Cylinders: | (2) 27" dia. x 30" stroke |
| Boiler Pressure: | 210 psi |
| Tractive Effort: | 55,800 lbs |
| Tender Capacity: | 10,000 gals. of water and 19 tons of coal. |
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