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Steam locomotive

Baldwin 4-6-2

Built by Baldwin

Top speed
110 km/h
68 mph
Track gauge
1,676 mm
Indian broad gauge
Years built
1947–1967
Axle arrangement
2'C1' h2

Overview of the Baldwin 4-6-2

Explore the iconic 4-6-2 steam locomotive, a true legend of the rails often referred to as the "Pacific" type.

These magnificent machines were a cornerstone of Indian Railways, known for their "IR WP" classification.

Built by Baldwin between 1947 and 1967, they were engineered for reliability and performance, capable of reaching impressive speeds of 110 km/h.

Featuring a broad gauge of 1676 mm and the 4-6-2 Whyte notation, which corresponds to the 2'C1' h2 UIC axle arrangement, these locomotives were perfectly suited for the extensive network of India.

Own a piece of railway history with the powerful and elegant 4-6-2 steam locomotive.

Baldwin 4-6-2 technical specifications

Value
SeriesWP
Built byBaldwin · 1947–1967
Top speed110 km/h68 mph
Track gauge1,676 mmIndian broad gauge5 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangement2'C1' h2
Whyte notation4-6-2

Operators of the Baldwin 4-6-2

Railway companies that have operated the 4-6-2, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Indian RailwaysIR WPIndia

Baldwin 4-6-2 photos

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