Central Vermont Texas Type Locomotives

The Central Vermont Railroad took delivery in 1930 of ten (road numbers 700 through 709) of the lightest (419,000 lbs) "Texas" type locomotives built in North America. These 2-10-4s were built by the American Locomotive Company and were designated Class T-3a. They were designed to have 27" dia. x 32" stroke cylinders, 60" dia. drivers, a 250 psi boiler pressure, and a tractive effort of 76,800 pounds.

All ten were scrapped between 1954 and 1959.

Specifications for Class T-3a

Wheel Arrangement: 2-10-4

Length: 99' - 0'

Drivers: 60" dia.

Weight on Drivers: 285,000 lbs

Locomotive Weight: 419,000 lbs

Locomotive & Tender Weight: 688,600 lbs

Grate Area: 84.3 sq ft

Cylinders (dia. x stroke): (2) 27" x 32"

Boiler Pressure: 250 psi

Tractive Effort: 76,800 lbs

Tender Capacity: 13,500 gals. water, 18.5 tons coal.

Specifications for Class T-3a
Wheel Arrangement:	2-10-4
Length:	99' - 0'
Drivers:	60" dia.
Weight on Drivers:	285,000 lbs
Locomotive Weight:	419,000 lbs
Locomotive & Tender Weight:	688,600 lbs
Grate Area:	84.3 sq ft
Cylinders (dia. x stroke):	(2) 27" x 32"
Boiler Pressure:	250 psi
Tractive Effort:	76,800 lbs
Tender Capacity:	13,500 gals. water, 18.5 tons coal.

Photos

References

The Central Vermont Railway - A Yankee Tradition Vol III, IV, & V by Robert C Jones (Sundance Books)
Central Vermont Railway Historical Society
5806 Edith Court
Virginia Beach, VA 23464