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Southern Pacific 2355
Type and origin
Power typeSteam
BuilderBaldwin Locomotive Works
Serial number38223
Build dateAugust 1912
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • Whyte4-6-0
Gauge4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm)
Driver dia.63 in (1,600 mm)
Adhesive weight162,000 lb (73,000 kg)
Loco weight208,000 lb (94,350 kg)[1]
Fuel typefuel oil
Boiler pressure210 psi (1.4 MPa)
Cylinder size22 in × 28 in (560 mm × 710 mm)
Performance figures
Tractive effort38,400 lbf (170.81 kN)
Career
OperatorsSouthern Pacific Railroad
ClassT-31
Number in class10
Numbers2355
Delivered1912
Retired1957[2]
Current ownerCity of Mesa, Arizona
DispositionOn static display, Pioneer Park, Mesa, Arizona[3][4]

Southern Pacific Railroad (SP) 2355 is one of 10 heavy 4-6-0 'Ten Wheel' steam locomotives built by Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1912, designated the T-31 class. 2355 was retired from service in 1957 and was converted to a static display at Pioneer Park in Mesa, Arizona.[5]

The locomotive was fenced off for safety concerns in the 1990s.[6] Since 2008, efforts have been underway to relocate 2355 within Pioneer Park and perform cosmetic restoration.[7] Restoring the locomotive to a running state from its current condition is deemed to be cost-prohibitive.

Southern Pacific 2355 has one surviving sibling. Southern Pacific 2353 is on static display in Campo, California's Pacific Southwest Railway Museum.

References

  1. ^ Bailey, Douglas C. (2014). "Southern Pacific Locomotive #2355". steamlocomotive.info. Retrieved 23 December 2014.
  2. ^ "SP T-31 #2355, Mesa, AZ". rgusrail.com. 1 December 2013. Retrieved 23 December 2014.
  3. ^ Nelson, Gary (25 April 2013). "Mesa group seeking new era for old train". Arizona Republic. Retrieved 23 December 2014.
  4. ^ "Fundraiser slated for Pioneer Park locomotive". Arizona Republic. 21 October 2013. Retrieved 23 December 2014.
  5. ^ Miller, Nancy (2013). "SP2355 History". Save Our Train!. Retrieved 23 December 2014.
  6. ^ Nelson, Gary (4 March 2014). "Mesa's Pioneer Park makeover takes shape". Arizona Republic. Retrieved 23 December 2014.
  7. ^ Butler, Scott J (22 June 2009). City Council Report: Resolution of Support for a grant application from the Foundation for Mesa Parks & Recreation, Save Our Train Committee for a $50,000 request to the Gila River Indian Committee (PDF) (Report). City of Mesa, Arizona. Agenda Item 11e. Retrieved 23 December 2014. {{cite report}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
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