Some Points About the Locomotive.
Here are a few interesting points about this particular locomotive which we have just been describing.
It is a single engine on six wheels—which are well distributed, with a large boiler of abundant steam generating power with cylinders of great capacity, and driving wheels of moderate diameter.
It is accompanied by a tender on six wheels, capable of holding a supply of 2,520 gallons of water, and 40 cwt. of coal.
Notwithstanding its great capacity, this tender is so low that a tall man may stand on top of the coal without fear of being knocked down by bridges.
There are over 47 tons of metal in the locomotive and tender.
When they are in full working order the gross weight with water and fuel amounts to 59 tons.
This locomotive drew its first train 87 miles in 1 hour and 50 minutes.
Differences in Locomotives.
It is an old saying and a true one that no two locomotives are ever alike, any more than two men are ever alike.