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Soo Line 1003
Soo Line No. 1003 operating in Slinger, Wisconsin on November 2, 2019
Type and origin
References:[1][2]
Power type
Steam
Builder
American Locomotive Company (ALCO)
Serial number
52826
Build date
March 1913
Rebuild date
November 1941
Specifications
Configuration:
• Whyte
2-8-2
• UIC
1′D1′ h2
Gauge
4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Leading dia.
33 in (838 mm)
Driver dia.
63 in (1,600 mm)
Trailing dia.
42 in (1,067 mm)
Loco weight
290,000 lb (131,500 kg; 131.5 t)
Fuel type
Coal
Fuel capacity
35,000 lb (15,900 kg; 15.9 t)
Water cap.
10,000 US gal (38,000 L; 8,300 imp gal)
Boiler pressure
170 lbf/in2 (1.17 MPa)
Cylinders
Two, outside
Cylinder size
28 in × 30 in (711 mm × 762 mm)
Valve gear
Walschaerts
Valve type
Piston valves
Performance figures
Maximum speed
50 mph (80 km/h)
Tractive effort
53,947 lbf (239.97 kN)
Factor of adh.
4.15
Career
Operators
Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie Railroad ("Soo Line")
Class
L-1
Number in class
3rd of 10
Locale
United States Upper Midwest
Retired
August 1959
Preserved
December 30, 1959
Restored
October 27, 1996
Current owner
Steam Locomotive Heritage Association
Disposition
Operational
Soo Line 1003 is a class "L-1" 2-8-2 "Mikado" type steam locomotive built by the American Locomotive Company (ALCO) in March 1913 as a member of the Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie Railroad ("Soo Line") L-1 class. It was retired from regular revenue service in August 1959 and restored to operating condition on October 27, 1996. Today, it is occasionally operated on the major railroads of the American Upper Midwest.
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