Lima 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 Lima USATC S160 Class

Discover the powerful USATC S160 Class steam locomotive, a versatile workhorse renowned for its robust design and widespread service.

This iconic 2-8-0 Whyte notation locomotive, built by American manufacturers like ALCo, Baldwin, and Lima, played a crucial role in various railway operations.

With a gauge of 1435 mm and a substantial weight of 73 tonnes, the S160 Class delivered an impressive tractive effort of 140 kN, making it capable of handling significant loads.

Explore its heritage, which spans across countries like China, Hungary, Turkey, and the United Kingdom, where it served under different railway companies and classifications, including China Railway KD6 and MÁV 411.

Learn more about this historically significant steam locomotive, a testament to engineering excellence and enduring railway history.

Lima USATC S160 Class technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	ALCo, Baldwin, Lima
Tractive effort	140 kN31,473 lbf	31,473 lbf
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	1′D' h2
Whyte notation	2-8-0
Train length	18.6 m61 ft 0 in	61 ft 0 in
Weight	73 t160,937 lb	160,937 lb

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Operators of the Lima USATC S160 Class

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

Operator	Class	Country
China Railway Corporation	CR KD6	China
Hellenic Railways Organisation	OSE S160	Greece
Hungarian State Railways	MÁV 411	Hungary
Turkish State Railways	TCDD 45	Türkiye
North Yorkshire Moors Railway	NYMR S160	United Kingdom
West Somerset Railway	WSR S160	United Kingdom