Locomotive 5629 BR with spec's in description

Standard gauge steam locomotive, 5629

Wheels= 4-8-4
Drivers= 74'' Dia
Weight on drivers= 281,400 lbs
Locomotive weight= 461,000 lbs
Boiler presure =250 psi
Tractive effort= 67,500 lbs
Locomotive & tender weight= 838,050 lbs
Length= 102'-9''
Tender cap= 18,000 gal's of water 27 tons of coal
Grate area= 106.5 sq ft
Cylinders ( dia x stroke) := (2) 28'' x 30''

Thats all about the locomotive, now here the history of its kind.

The C.B.& Q ( Chicago Burlington and Quincy) bought 8 of these from Baldwin locomotive works in 1930, named road class O-5 road numbers given 5600-5607. They was put on fright& passenger service. After some time the railroad it self made scratch built O-5'S in the end 36 total. 4 of these beats remain, This on in Colorado state rrm, one in WY # 5631 and 5633 also in WY.

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