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Steam locomotive

Baldwin 789

Built by Baldwin

Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1901
Axle arrangement
1′D' h2

Overview of the Baldwin 789

Experience the magnificent Model 789 steam locomotive, an icon of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway.

This robust 2-8-0 machine was built in 1901 by Baldwin and stands as a testament to American railway history.

With a gauge of 1435 mm (standard gauge) and a UIC axle arrangement of 1′D' h2, it embodies classic engineering prowess.

The ATSF 789 is not just a technical masterpiece but also a symbol of the power and reliability of the steam era.

Discover the fascination of this legendary locomotive.

Baldwin 789 technical specifications

Value
Built byBaldwin · 1901
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement1′D' h2
Whyte notation2-8-0

Operators of the Baldwin 789

Railway companies that have operated the 789, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe RailwayATSF 789United States

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