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Friday, 25 September 2015

USA Army transport command S160 No 5820

The star of the film Yanks


The quiet gave me chance to get up close 


You won't miss that with a shovel full of the black
stuff


A good fire in the hole


It has been a popular locomotive since its restoration


Built by the American Locomotive Company
Lima Ohio. The chime whistle is a delight to 
hear. Sounds of the prairies. 

Technical detail specifications of locomotive Class S160: Boiler pressure of Class S160: 225 lbf/sq.in., Weight of Class S160 locomotive: 73.0 tons, S160 tender 52.1 tons, Wheel diameter of Class S160: 3' 2", 4' 9'', Valve gear of Class S160: Walschaerts, piston valves, Cylinders (diameter x stroke) of Class S160: 19" x 26" (O), Tractive effort of Class S160:  31490 lbf.

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