Data from Baldwin Locomotive Works Specification for Engines as digitized by the DeGolyer Library of Southern Methodist University, Volume 53, pp. 371+. Works number was 45714 in June 1917.
A narrow-gauge, mixed-train Ten-wheeler, the 16 unusually operated its slide valves with Southern valve gear. It was one of the smallest locomotives to use the mechanism. Track conditions included a roadbed with oak ties spaced 18 for every 30 feet (about 21"/53.3 cm apart) and bearing rail weighing anywhere from 25-40 lb/yard (12.5-20 kg/metre). As usual with logging engines, the specs included several different references to stronger components, including the requirement that the spring plates be cast 1/16" (1.6 mm) thicker "than standard for this type of locomotive.".
After the SS&S closed its southeastern Virginia business in 1930, locomotive rebuilder/reseller Southern Iron & Equipment bought the 16 and soon sold it to International Agricultural Company.
| Principal Dimensions by Steve Llanso of Middle Run Media | |
|---|---|
| Class | 16 |
| Locobase ID | 14349 |
| Railroad | Surry, Sussex & Southampton |
| Country | USA |
| Whyte | 4-6-0 |
| Number in Class | 1 |
| Road Numbers | 16 |
| Gauge | 3' |
| Number Built | 1 |
| Builder | Baldwin |
| Year | 1917 |
| Valve Gear | Southern |
| Locomotive Length and Weight | |
| Driver Wheelbase (ft / m) | 10.92 / 3.33 |
| Engine Wheelbase (ft / m) | 19.42 / 5.92 |
| Ratio of driving wheelbase to overall engine wheelbase | 0.56 |
| Overall Wheelbase (engine & tender) (ft / m) | 41.54 / 12.66 |
| Axle Loading (Maximum Weight per Axle) (lbs / kg) | |
| Weight on Drivers (lbs / kg) | 55,000 / 24,948 |
| Engine Weight (lbs / kg) | 70,000 / 31,752 |
| Tender Loaded Weight (lbs / kg) | 36,000 / 16,329 |
| Total Engine and Tender Weight (lbs / kg) | 106,000 / 48,081 |
| Tender Water Capacity (gals / ML) | 1800 / 6.82 |
| Tender Fuel Capacity (oil/coal) (gals/tons / Liters/MT) | 4 / 4 |
| Minimum weight of rail (calculated) (lb/yd / kg/m) | 31 / 15.50 |
| Geometry Relating to Tractive Effort | |
| Driver Diameter (in / mm) | 45 / 1143 |
| Boiler Pressure (psi / kPa) | 175 / 1240 |
| High Pressure Cylinders (dia x stroke) (in / mm) | 14" x 20" / 356x508 |
| Tractive Effort (lbs / kg) | 12,958 / 5877.66 |
| Factor of Adhesion (Weight on Drivers/Tractive Effort) | 4.24 |
| Heating Ability | |
| Tubes (number - dia) (in / mm) | 132 - 2" / 51 |
| Flues (number - dia) (in / mm) | |
| Flue/Tube length (ft / m) | 10.69 / 3.26 |
| Firebox Area (sq ft / m2) | 71 / 6.60 |
| Grate Area (sq ft / m2) | 11.60 / 1.08 |
| Evaporative Heating Surface (sq ft / m2) | 804 / 74.69 |
| Superheating Surface (sq ft / m2) | |
| Combined Heating Surface (sq ft / m2) | 804 / 74.69 |
| Evaporative Heating Surface/Cylinder Volume | 225.84 |
| Computations Relating to Power Output (More Information) | |
| Robert LeMassena's Power Computation | 2030 |
| Same as above plus superheater percentage | 2030 |
| Same as above but substitute firebox area for grate area | 12,425 |
| Power L1 | 4273 |
| Power MT | 513.84 |