USRA Light Mountain

USRA Light Mountain
Type and origin
Power type Steam
Total produced 47
Specifications
Configuration 4-8-2
UIC classification 2′D1′ h2
Gauge 4 ft 8 12 in (1,435 mm)
Fuel type Coal
Cylinders Two
Valve gear Walschaerts

The USRA Light Mountain 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 light freight locomotive of the USRA types, and was of 4-8-2 wheel arrangement in the Whyte notation, or 2′D1′ in UIC classification.

A total of 47 locomotives were built under the auspices of the USRA.

References

    • Drury, George H. (1983), Guide to North American Steam Locomotives, Waukesha, Wisconsin: Kalmbach Publishing Company, ISBN 0-89024-206-2, LCCN 93041472
    • Edson, William D.; Corley, Raymond F. "Locomotives of the Grand Trunk Railway". Railroad History (Boston, MA: The Railway and Locomotive Historical Society, Inc.) (147). ISSN 0090-7847.