These were dual service locomotives having 24.5 x 32 cylinders, 75" drivers, a boiler pressure of 285 psi, weighed 470,000 pounds and had a tractive effort of 62,040 pounds.
They were assigned to freight service but, were used regularly on the New York to Montreal passenger trains. There are no survivors.
| Specifications for Class K-62 | |
|---|---|
| Wheel Arrangement: | 4-8-4 |
| Length: | 103' - 6" |
| Drivers: | 75" dia. |
| Weight on Drivers: | 270,000 lbs |
| Total Locomotive Weight: | 470,000 lbs |
| Locomotive & Tender Weight: | 837,300 lbs |
| Grate Area: | 96.3 sq ft |
| Cylinders (dia. x stroke): | (2) 24.5" x 32" |
| Boiler Pressure: | 285 psi |
| Tractive Effort: | 62,040 lbs |
| Tender Capacity: | |
| Water: | 20,000 gals. |
| Coal: | 25 tons |
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