Rutland Mountains

The financially troubled Rutland Railroad was in dire need of motive power in 1946 and choose to buy four 4-8-2 "Mountains" from the American Locomotive Company. They were designated as Class L-1 and were assigned road numbers 90 through 93.

These locomotives had 26 x 30 cylinders, 73" drivers, a boiler pressure of 230 psi and exerted 54,312 pounds of tractive effort.

In the early 1950s, the Rutland had replaced most of its older steam locomotives with diesels. By 1955, the Rutland could no longer afford to keep the steam locomotive maintenance facilities open for just four "Mountains" so they had them scrapped.

Specifications for Class L-1
Wheel Arrangement:4-8-2
Length:
Drivers:73" dia.
Weight on Drivers:232,000 lbs
Total Locomotive Weight:348,000 lbs
Locomotive & Tender Weight:555,770 lbs
Grate Area:75.3 sq ft
Cylinders:(2) 26" dia x 30" stroke
Boiler Pressure:230 psi
Tractive Effort:54,312 lbs
Tender Capacity:11,000 gals. of water and 14 tons of coal.

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