SP&S Class L-4

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The L-4 class steam locomotives were originally used by the Astoria & Columbia River Railroad. They became SP&S locomotives when the SP&S acquired the A&CR.

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[edit] SP&S Class L-4 Locomotives

L-4[1]
Power type Steam
Builder Rogers Locomotive Works
Build date November , 1883
Configuration 4-4-0
Gauge 4 ft 8½ in (1,435 mm)
Driver size 63 in
Weight on drivers 53,200
Locomotive weight 73,320 Lbs
Fuel type Oil
Boiler pressure 130 lbf/in²
Cylinders 2
Cylinder size 17x24 Inches
Tractive effort 13,100 lbf
Career Spokane Portland and Seattle Ry
Class L-4
Locale United States

[edit] Background

The Astoria & Columbia River Railroad ran from Portland OR to Astoria OR along the south bank of the Columbia River. In 1896-97 several locomotives were obtained secondhand for the newly completed line. Among these locootives were A&CR numbers 6 and 7. These locomotives would become the two members of Class L-4 when the SP&S bought out the A&CR in 1911.

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[edit] Construction History

[edit] Operational History

[edit] Numbering

Upon the aquisition of the A&CR by the SP&S both locomotives were renumbered and placed into Class L-4. A&CR Number 6 was renumbered SP&S number 53 on February 24 1911. A&CR Number 7 was renumbered SP&S number 54 on February 24 1911. [2]


[edit] Disposition

SP&S Number 53 was sold to Warren CC on May 6 1920. SP&S Number 54 was dismantled in May 1924.[3]


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[edit] References

  1. ^ Gartner, John T: "North Bank Road, The Spokane Portland and Seattle Railway", Page 206, WSU Press, 1990
  2. ^ Gartner, John T: "North Bank Road, The Spokane Portland and Seattle Railway", Page 206, WSU Press, 1990
  3. ^ Gartner, John T: "North Bank Road, The Spokane Portland and Seattle Railway", Page 206, WSU Press, 1990

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