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1893. 4-6-2 TYPE
THE Pacific type or 4—6—2 locomotive is usually associated with the first engines of this wheel arrangement built by the Baldwin Works for New Zealand early in the twentieth century. However, some few other locomotives previously had such wheel arrangements, among which were three compound engines built by the Rhode Island Locomotive Works. These were for the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad in 1893 and designed for fast passenger service.

Cylinders 21 and 31-inch bore by 26-inch stroke (compound) Drivers 78 inches in diameter Total weight 143,000 pounds Total wheelbase 29 feet 91/4 inches Weight on drivers 88,500 pounds Rigid wheelbase 13 feet 6 inches Weight on trailer 18,000 pounds Weight on truck 36,500 pounds


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