Western Maryland 202

Western Maryland 202 is a retired 4-6-2 steam locomotive displayed in City Park, Hagerstown, Maryland.[2] 202 was cosmetically restored in 2008.

Western Maryland 202
WM #202 at Hagerstown City Park
Type and origin Power type Steam Builder Baldwin Locomotive Works Serial number 38076 Build date 1912
Specifications Configuration: ​  • Whyte 4-6-2 Gauge 4 ft 8 ^1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) Driver dia. 69 in (1.753 m) Adhesive weight 161,300 lb (70 t) Boiler pressure 200 lbf/in^2 (1.38 MPa) Cylinder size 24 in × 28 in (610 mm × 711 mm)
Performance figures Tractive effort 39,736 lbf (176.75 kN) Factor of adh. 4.06
Career Operators Western Maryland Railway Class K2 Numbers 202 Delivered 1912 Current owner City of Hagerstown Disposition Static display
Western Maryland Railway Steam Locomotive No. 202
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
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Coordinates	39°38′6″N 77°44′6″W
Area	less than one acre
Architectural style	K-2 Pacific
NRHP reference No.	84001884[1]
Added to NRHP	June 7, 1984

The locomotive was built in 1912 and used on various passenger services of the Western Maryland over the course of 40 years. In 1952, it was retired and donated "to the children of Hagerstown", and put on display in the city park.

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.

See also

• Hagerstown City Park

References

1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
2. Eleanor C. Long (September 1983). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Western Maryland Railway Steam Locomotive No. 202" (PDF). Maryland Historical Trust. Retrieved 2016-01-01.

• Western Maryland 202 from www.steamlocomotive.info
• National Register of historic Places listings for Washington County, MD

External links

• Western Maryland Railway Steam Locomotive #202, Washington County, including photo from 1982, at Maryland Historical Trust