Re: Mason 461, 0-4-4T or 0-4-2T

Eugene Blabey Wrote:
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> Arthur Wallace provides the following information
> in his book, ,Mason Steam Locomotives.
>
> American Fork RR No 1. c/n 461, 0-4-4T delivered
> July 1, 1872.
> weight on drivers 24,000 pounds
> 10 x 15 cylinders 33 inch drivers
> overall llength 29 feet 6 inches, wheelbase 20
> feet
>
> Wallace reports the locomotive was the first 36
> inch gauge locomotive constructed by the Mason
> works.
> A service report says the locomotive handled 40
> tons on American Fork's ruling 5.6 % grade at 12
> miles an hour. The locomotive proved to be too
> light after a month of service and was not used by
> the railroad thereafter.
>
> Hope this helps


Wow, I'd liked to see a little pot like that manage 12 mph with tonnage on 5.6%.
I'd like to see any small steam do that. 5.6% is a significant pull.