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Steam locomotive

Davenport USATC S100

Built by Davenport, Porter, Vulcan

Weight
46 t
101,413 lb
Length
8.99 m
29 ft 6 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1942–1944
382 units
Axle arrangement
C' n2

Overview of the Davenport USATC S100

Explore the powerful USATC S100 steam locomotive, a classic 0-6-0 design renowned for its robust construction and reliable performance. Built between 1942 and 1944 by Davenport, Porter, and Vulcan, this locomotive was engineered for demanding industrial and military applications.

With a tractive effort of 96 kN, the USATC S100 demonstrates significant pulling power. Its standard gauge of 1435 mm and manageable dimensions of 8.99 meters in length, 2.74 meters in width, and 3.7 meters in height make it a versatile workhorse for various railway operations.

Today, these historic locomotives continue to operate in heritage railway settings. You can find them in the Netherlands with the Stichting Stoomtrein Goes - Borsele (SGB S100), in Slovenia with Slovenian Railways (SŽ 62), and in Bosnia and Herzegovina with the Railways of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ŽFBH 62), preserving a vital piece of railway history for enthusiasts and the public alike.

Davenport USATC S100 technical specifications

Value
Built byDavenport, Porter, Vulcan · 1942–1944382 units
Tractive effort96 kN21,582 lbf
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementC' n2
Whyte notation0-6-0
Length8.99 m29 ft 6 in
Width2.74 m9 ft 0 in
Height3.7 m12 ft 2 in
Weight46 t101,413 lb

Operators of the Davenport USATC S100

Railway companies that have operated the USATC S100, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Railways of the Federation of Bosnia and HerzegovinaŽFBH 62Bosnia & Herzegovina
Stichting Stoomtrein Goes - BorseleSGB S100Netherlands
Slovenian RailwaysSŽ 62Slovenia

Davenport USATC S100 photos

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