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Maine Central class N
Type and origin
Reference:[1]
Power typeSteam
BuilderALCO
Build date1899–1906
Total produced15
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • Whyte4-6-0
 • UIC2'C
Gauge4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm)
Fuel typeCoal
CylindersTwo

Maine Central Railroad Class N locomotives were intended for main line passenger service. They were of 4-6-0 wheel arrangement in the Whyte notation, or "2'C" in UIC classification. All were built at the Schenectady Locomotive Works which became the American Locomotive Company (ALCO) in 1901. They replaced earlier class L 4-4-0 locomotives beginning in 1899. They were transferred to branch line passenger service as replaced by class C 4-6-2 locomotives beginning in 1907. Most were scrapped during the Great Depression and none survived World War II.[1]

Number Works number Date Engine weight Tractive effort Notes[1]
275 4965 1899 140,600 lb (63.8 tonnes) 21,300 lbf (94.7 kN)
276 4966 1899 140,600 lb (63.8 tonnes) 21,300 lbf (94.7 kN)
277 5359 1899 140,600 lb (63.8 tonnes) 21,300 lbf (94.7 kN)
278 5360 1899 140,600 lb (63.8 tonnes) 21,300 lbf (94.7 kN)
279 6066 1901 142,000 lb (64.4 tonnes) 21,300 lbf (94.7 kN)
280 6067 1901 142,000 lb (64.4 tonnes) 21,300 lbf (94.7 kN)
281 6068 1901 142,000 lb (64.4 tonnes) 21,300 lbf (94.7 kN)
282 27660 1903 147,800 lb (67.0 tonnes) 21,300 lbf (94.7 kN)
283 27661 1903 147,800 lb (67.0 tonnes) 21,300 lbf (94.7 kN)
284 29723 1904 156,000 lb (70.8 tonnes) 21,800 lbf (97.0 kN)
285 29724 1904 156,000 lb (70.8 tonnes) 21,800 lbf (97.0 kN)
286 30450 1905 156,000 lb (70.8 tonnes) 21,800 lbf (97.0 kN)
287 30451 1905 156,000 lb (70.8 tonnes) 21,800 lbf (97.0 kN)
288 40081 1906 158,000 lb (71.7 tonnes) 23,000 lbf (102.3 kN)
289 40082 1906 158,000 lb (71.7 tonnes) 23,000 lbf (102.3 kN)

References

  1. ^ a b c Robertson, Edwin B. (1977). Maine Central Steam Locomotives. Westbrook, Maine: Edwin B. Robertson. pp. 28–29.
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