Canadian National 3254
| Canadian National 3254 | |
|---|---|
|
CN 3254 With a tour train at Steamtown | |
| Type and origin | |
| Power type | Steam |
| Builder | Canadian Locomotive Company |
| Serial number | 1463 |
| Build date | 1917 |
| Specifications | |
| Configuration | 2-8-2 |
| UIC classification | 1′D1′ h2 |
| Gauge | 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) |
| Driver diameter | 63 in (1,600 mm) |
| Weight on drivers | 209,970 lb (95.2 tonnes) |
| Locomotive weight | 277,550 lb (125.9 tonnes) |
| Tender weight | 167,250 lb (75.9 tonnes) |
| Fuel type | Coal |
| Fuel capacity | 12 long tons (12 t) |
| Water capacity | 7,500 imp gal (34,000 l; 9,000 US gal) |
| Boiler pressure | 180 lbf/in2 (1.24 MPa) |
| Cylinders | Two, outside |
| Cylinder size | 27 in × 30 in (686 mm × 762 mm) |
| Performance figures | |
| Tractive effort | 53,115 lbf (236.27 kN) |
| Factor of adhesion | 3.95 |
| Locomotive brake | 26L |
| Career | |
| Operator(s) |
Canadian Government Railways, Canadian National Railway, Gettysburg and Northern Railroad |
| Class | S-1-b |
| Number(s) |
CGR 2854, CN 3254 |
| Retired | 1958 |
| Current owner | Steamtown National Historic Site |
| Disposition | Out of service awaiting overhaul |
The Canadian National 3254 is a preserved Canadian National class S-1-b 2-8-2 type steam locomotive. It is a part of the operating fleet at the Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
History
Canadian National 3254 was built in 1917 by the Canadian Locomotive Company for the Canadian Government Railways where it was numbered 2854. In 1918, the Canadian Government Railways combined with the Canadian Northern Railway formed the Canadian National Railways. The 3254 was in charge of handling very heavy freight trains until the Canadian National retired it in 1958.
In November, 1961 it was sold to motel owner Willis F. Barron who moved it Ashland, Pennsylvania and intended to run the locomotive on the Reading Company's branchline that served the town. The tracks into Ashland were pulled up before Barron's planned venture could begin operation, so he had 3254 disassembled, moved via truck and reassembled at his motel to be used as a static display.[1] In 1982 it was sold to the Gettysburg Railroad. In the summer of 1987, the steam locomotive arrived at Steamtown after Steamtown traded Canadian Pacific 4-6-2 #1278 and cash for the 3254.[2] Because of 3254's high pulling power, it is able to climb grades at ease.[2]
Steamtown also has a Canadian National class S-1-d Mikado, the 3377, on static display. In 2010, the 3254's tender was rusted and leaking, so a new one was rebuilt (keeping the original underframe). The 3254's leaky tank was then put on the 3377's tender frame, and the 3377's tank was scrapped. 3254 was taken out of service indefinitely after the 2012 season.