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Steam locomotive

ALCo USATC S160 Class

Built by ALCo, Baldwin, Lima

Weight
73 t
160,937 lb
Length
18.6 m
61 ft 0 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Axle arrangement
1′D' h2

Overview of the ALCo USATC S160 Class

Explore the powerful USATC S160 Class steam locomotive, a versatile 2-8-0 consolidation type designed for robust performance.

Built by renowned manufacturers like ALCo, Baldwin, and Lima, this impressive machine boasts a 1435 mm gauge and a substantial weight of 73 tonnes.

With a tractive effort of 140 kN and a train length of 18.6 meters, the S160 Class has a storied history, serving railways across China, Hungary, the United Kingdom, Greece, and Turkey.

Discover the enduring legacy of this iconic steam locomotive, a true workhorse of the rails.

ALCo USATC S160 Class technical specifications

Value
Built byALCo, Baldwin, Lima
Tractive effort140 kN31,473 lbf
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement1′D' h2
Whyte notation2-8-0
Train length18.6 m61 ft 0 in
Weight73 t160,937 lb

Operators of the ALCo USATC S160 Class

Railway companies that have operated the USATC S160 Class, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
China Railway CorporationCR KD6China
Hellenic Railways OrganisationOSE S160Greece
Hungarian State RailwaysMÁV 411Hungary
Turkish State RailwaysTCDD 45Türkiye
North Yorkshire Moors RailwayNYMR S160United Kingdom
West Somerset RailwayWSR S160United Kingdom

ALCo USATC S160 Class photos

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