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Steam locomotive

Baldwin 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 Baldwin USATC S160 Class

Discover the power and history of the USATC S160 Class steam locomotive.

This impressive locomotive, designed for military use and deployed in numerous countries including China, Hungary, and the United Kingdom, is a true testament to engineering prowess.

With its robust construction by ALCo, Baldwin, and Lima, and the classic 2-8-0 Whyte notation, the S160 Class is renowned for its reliability and performance.

Its 1435 mm gauge and 73-ton weight make for an imposing presence on the rails.

Explore the fascinating world of this historic steam locomotive and its role in railway history.

Baldwin 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 Baldwin 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

Baldwin USATC S160 Class photos

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