Southern Railway 542
| Southern Railway 542 | |
|---|---|
| Type and origin | |
| Power type | Steam |
| Builder | Baldwin Locomotive Works |
| Serial number | 35351 |
| Build date | August 1903 |
| Specifications | |
| Configuration | 2-8-0 |
| Gauge | 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) |
| Driver diameter | 57 in (1.448 m) |
| Fuel type | Coal |
| Boiler pressure | 200 psi (1.38 MPa) |
| Cylinders | Two, outside |
| Cylinder size | 21 in × 28 in (533 mm × 711 mm) |
| Valve gear | Walschaerts |
| Performance figures | |
| Tractive effort | 37,485 lbf (166.74 kN) |
| Career | |
| Operator(s) | Southern Railway |
| Class | J |
| Number(s) | 542 |
| Retired | 1954 |
| Current owner | North Carolina Transportation Museum |
| Disposition | Static Display at the North Carolina Transportation Museum |
Southern Railway 542 is a steam locomotive built in 1903 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works for the Southern Railway. It is a 2-8-0 Consolidation of Southern's J class.
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