USRA Heavy Pacific

USRA Heavy Pacific
Type and origin
Power type Steam
Total produced 20, plus copies
Specifications
Configuration 4-6-2
UIC classification 2′C1′ h2
Gauge 4 ft 8 12 in (1,435 mm)
Cylinders Two

The USRA Heavy Pacific was a USRA standard class of steam locomotive designed under the control of the United States Railroad Administration, the nationalized railroad system in the United States during World War I. This was the standard heavy passenger locomotive of the USRA types, and was 4-6-2 wheel arrangement in the Whyte notation, or 2′C1′ in UIC classification.

A total of 20 locomotives were built under USRA control.

References

    • Drury, George H. (1983), Guide to North American Steam Locomotives, Waukesha, Wisconsin: Kalmbach Publishing Company, ISBN 0-89024-206-2, LCCN 93041472