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The 2-8-4 Berkshire was the first of
the superpower steam locomotives. Built for the Pacific & American Railroad, Berks were used on
both heavy, and fast-freight service. Some were also equipped for passenger service. Seven
of these fine locomotives still exist today.
- Locomotive type: Berkshire 2-8-4
- Power: 245 PSI coal burning boiler
- Max. speed: 70 mph
- Wheel configuration: Eight 69-in. (1.75m) diameter driving wheels in a 2-8-4 configuration
- Height: 15 ft. 8 in.
- Width: 10 ft. 10 in.
- Length with tender: 99 ft. 1 in.
- Weight with tender: 802,500 lbs
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In 1938 The SP&S took delivery of three 4-8-4
Northerns numbered 700, 701 and 702 from Baldwin Locomotive Works. Locomotive 700 was used
mainly for passenger service and continued to pull passenger trains, including the Empire
Builder and the North Coast Limited, into the early 1950s. In 1956, the SP&S spruced up the
700 and sent it out for one last run. The "farewell to steam" excursion attracted hundreds of
passengers. But this event marked a new beginning.
- Locomotive type: 4-8-4 Northern
- Power: 6,000 hp
- Max. speed: 75 mph (120.69 km/h)
- Power source: 260 psi oil-burning boiler
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The Pacific & American 2-8-2 Mikado steam locomotive #238, was one of 50 purchased
February 1935. The Mikado can be found doing everything from Yard Switching to Main line Frieght.
- Locomotive type: 2-8-2 Mikado USRA Heavy
- Power: 4,000 hp
- Max. speed: 79 mph
- Power source: 190 psi, coal-fired boiler
- Wheel configuration: 8 63-in. diameter driving wheels in a 2-8-2 configuration
- Height: 14 ft. 10 in.
- Width: 10 ft.
- Length with tender: 48 ft. 7 in
- Weight with tender: 162.5 U.S. tons
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