Northern Pacific Railway class T-1

The Alco Class T-1 2-6-2 is a small branch line locomotive built in the United States by the Northern Pacific Railway. It has 2 guiding wheels followed by 6 drivers and 2 trailing wheels.

Northern Pacific Railway class T-1
Type and origin
Power typeSteam
BuilderAlco
Build date1920
Total produced18
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • Whyte2-6-2
Wheelbase:
 • Engine		28.92'
Adhesive weight15,600 lbs
Loco weight208,500 lbs
Tender weight148,500 lbs
Total weight357,000 lbs
Fuel typeCoal
Heating surface:
 • Firebox		213 sq. ft.
Career
OperatorsNorthern Pacific
ClassT-1
Numbers2450-2467
LocaleUSA
DispositionMost Scrapped

Usage

The 2-6-2 Class T-1 Was used on the Northern Pacific Railway from roughly 1926–1959. #2435 survives today.[1]

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References
  1. Glischinski, Steve (2018-11-21). "Duluth museum completes cosmetic restoration of Northern Pacific 2-6-2". Trains Magazine. Retrieved 2020-01-15.


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