Data from Baldwin Locomotive Works Specification for Engines as digitized by the DeGolyer Library of Southern Methodist University Volume 31, p. 23. Works numbers were 31651-31652 in September 1907.
Data from Baldwin Locomotive Works Specification for Engines as digitized by the DeGolyer Library of Southern Methodist University, Vol 63, p. 380. Works number was 54230 in January 1921.
After assembling an extensive network of narrow-gauge lines, the CC turned to standard gauge. Its 60 lb/yard (30 kg/metre) rail was typical of the larger Cuban sugar railways of the time as was this oil-burning plantation Prairie tank.
| Principal Dimensions by Steve Llanso of Middle Run Media | ||
|---|---|---|
| Class | 152 | 2 |
| Locobase ID | 13176 | 14796 |
| Railroad | Cuban Central | Central Caracas |
| Country | Cuba | Cuba |
| Whyte | 2-6-2T | 2-6-2T |
| Number in Class | 2 | 1 |
| Road Numbers | 152-153 | 2 |
| Gauge | Std | Std |
| Number Built | 2 | 1 |
| Builder | Burnham, Williams & Co | Baldwin |
| Year | 1907 | 1921 |
| Valve Gear | Stephenson | Walschaert |
| Locomotive Length and Weight | ||
| Driver Wheelbase (ft / m) | 10.50 / 3.20 | 9.33 / 2.84 |
| Engine Wheelbase (ft / m) | 23.67 / 7.21 | 25.75 / 7.85 |
| Ratio of driving wheelbase to overall engine wheelbase | 0.44 | 0.36 |
| Overall Wheelbase (engine & tender) (ft / m) | 23.67 / 7.21 | 25.75 / 7.85 |
| Axle Loading (Maximum Weight per Axle) (lbs / kg) | ||
| Weight on Drivers (lbs / kg) | 78,000 / 35,380 | 104,000 / 47,174 |
| Engine Weight (lbs / kg) | 115,000 / 52,163 | 132,000 / 59,874 |
| Tender Loaded Weight (lbs / kg) | ||
| Total Engine and Tender Weight (lbs / kg) | 115,000 / 52,163 | 132,000 / 59,874 |
| Tender Water Capacity (gals / ML) | 1200 / 4.55 | 1800 / 6.82 |
| Tender Fuel Capacity (oil/coal) (gals/tons / Liters/MT) | 500 / 1893 | |
| Minimum weight of rail (calculated) (lb/yd / kg/m) | 43 / 21.50 | 58 / 29 |
| Geometry Relating to Tractive Effort | ||
| Driver Diameter (in / mm) | 50 / 1270 | 44 / 1118 |
| Boiler Pressure (psi / kPa) | 150 / 1030 | 180 / 1240 |
| High Pressure Cylinders (dia x stroke) (in / mm) | 17" x 24" / 432x610 | 17" x 24" / 432x610 |
| Tractive Effort (lbs / kg) | 17,687 / 8022.70 | 24,118 / 10939.75 |
| Factor of Adhesion (Weight on Drivers/Tractive Effort) | 4.41 | 4.31 |
| Heating Ability | ||
| Tubes (number - dia) (in / mm) | 178 - 2" / 51 | 210 - 2" / 51 |
| Flues (number - dia) (in / mm) | ||
| Flue/Tube length (ft / m) | 9.50 / 2.90 | 13.67 / 4.17 |
| Firebox Area (sq ft / m2) | 88 / 8.18 | 81 / 7.53 |
| Grate Area (sq ft / m2) | 14.16 / 1.32 | 22.50 / 2.09 |
| Evaporative Heating Surface (sq ft / m2) | 973 / 90.43 | 1575 / 146.38 |
| Superheating Surface (sq ft / m2) | ||
| Combined Heating Surface (sq ft / m2) | 973 / 90.43 | 1575 / 146.38 |
| Evaporative Heating Surface/Cylinder Volume | 154.32 | 249.80 |
| Computations Relating to Power Output (More Information) | ||
| Robert LeMassena's Power Computation | 2124 | 4050 |
| Same as above plus superheater percentage | 2124 | 4050 |
| Same as above but substitute firebox area for grate area | 13,200 | 14,580 |
| Power L1 | 2801 | 4145 |
| Power MT | 237.51 | 263.60 |