Western Pacific Northerns
The Western Pacific Railroad took delivery of six 4-8-4s, Class GS-64
(road numbers 481 through 486) from the Lima Locomotive Works in 1943.
These Northerns had 73.5 drivers, 27 x 30 cylinders, a 260 psi boiler
pressure, weighed 466,100 pounds and had a tractive effort of 64,200
pounds.
| Specifications for Class GS-64 |
|---|
| Wheel Arrangement: | 4-8-4 |
| Length: | 101' - 5" |
| Drivers: | 73.5" dia. |
| Weight on Drivers: | 281,000 lbs |
| Locomotive Weight: | 466,100 lbs |
| Locomotive & Tender Weight: | 864,100 lbs |
| Grate Area: | 90.2 |
| Cylinders (dia. x stroke): | (2) 27" x 30" |
| Boiler Pressure: | 260 psi |
| Tractive Effort: | 64,200 lbs |
| Tender Capacity: | |
| Water: | 23,300 gals. |
| Fuel Oil: | 6,080 gals. |
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