Canadian National 7312

Canadian National 7312

7312 inside the enginehouse at Strasburg in 2008.
Type and origin
Power type Steam
Builder Baldwin Locomotive Works
Serial number 32894
Build date August 1908
Specifications
Configuration 0-6-0
Gauge 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm)
Driver diameter 56 in (1.422 m)
Adhesive weight 153,384 lb (69.6 t)
Loco weight 153,384 lb (69.6 t)
Fuel type Coal
Boiler pressure 165 lbf/in2 (1.14 MPa)
Cylinders Two, outside
Cylinder size 22 in × 26 in (559 mm × 660 mm)
Valve gear Stephenson
Valve type Piston
Train brakes Air
Performance figures
Tractive effort 30,000 lbf (133.45 kN)
Career
Operators GTR » CN
Class CN: O-9-a
Power class CN: 30%
Numbers GT: 118/1708 CN: 1708/7157/7240/7312 SRR: 31/7312
Locale Canada/Lancaster County, PA
Current owner Strasburg Rail Road
Disposition Undergoing restoration since 2009.

Canadian National 7312 is an 0-6-0 built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1908. It was purchased in 1960 and was the first steam locomotive on the Strasburg Rail Road. It is currently undergoing a major rebuild, and as been out of commission since 2009.

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