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Steam locomotive

ALCo 2-8-0 (SC-3)

Built by ALCo

Weight
185 t
407,855 lb
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1906
Axle arrangement
1'D' n4

Overview of the ALCo 2-8-0 (SC-3)

Discover the impressive 2-8-0 (SC-3) steam locomotive, a true icon of railway engineering.

Built by ALCo in 1906, this magnificent "Steam loc" type machine stands out for its robust design with a 2-8-0 wheel configuration, perfect for tackling challenging terrains.

With a 1435 mm gauge, it has served in iconic locations such as the Grand Canyon Railway in the United States, under the designation GCRX 2-8-0, demonstrating its reliability and power.

Its considerable weight of 185 tons and its Whyte 2-8-0 classification make it a key piece for understanding the history of rail transport.

Explore the power and charm of this classic locomotive, a testament to a bygone era of railways.

Its impressive characteristics make it ideal for collectors and enthusiasts of the steam locomotive world.

ALCo 2-8-0 (SC-3) technical specifications

Value
Built byALCo · 1906
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement1'D' n4
Whyte notation2-8-0
Weight185 t407,855 lb
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Operators of the ALCo 2-8-0 (SC-3)

Railway companies that have operated the 2-8-0 (SC-3), with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Grand Canyon RailwayGCRX 2-8-0United States

ALCo 2-8-0 (SC-3) photos

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