| Valley Railroad 97 |
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No. 97 preparing to haul an excursion train on November 26, 2021 |
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| Specifications |
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Configuration:
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| • Whyte | 2-8-0 |
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| • UIC | 1’D’ |
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| Gauge | 4 ft 81/2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
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| Leading dia. | 28 in (711 mm) |
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| Driver dia. | 48 in (1,219 mm) |
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| Width | 10 ft (3 m) |
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| Axle load | 30,500 Ib (13.830 kg: 13.83 t) |
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| Adhesive weight | 122,000 Ib (55,340 kg: 55.34 t) |
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| Loco weight | 141,000 Ib (63,960 kg: 63.96 t) |
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| Tender weight | 132,000 Ib (59.870 kg: 59,87 t) |
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| Total weight | 273,000 Ib (123,800 kg: 123.8 t) |
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| Fuel type | Coal |
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| Fuel capacity | 20,000 Ib (9,072 kg: 9,072 t) |
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| Water cap. | 6,000 US gal (23,000 I: 5,000 imp gal) |
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| Boiler pressure | 180 Ibf/in2 (1.24 MPa) |
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| Cylinders | Two |
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| Cylinder size | 19 in x 26 in (483 mm x 660 mm) |
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| Valve gear | Walschaerts |
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| References: |
Valley Railroad 97 is a preserved 200 class 2-8-0 "Consolidation" type steam locomotive, built in November 1923 by the American Locomotive Company's Cooke Works for the Birmingham and Southeastern Railroad, it is now preserved and operated by the Valley Railroad.
