SP&S 700 Steam engine

this is a late generation Steam train leaving for portland oregon december 13 2008.


Baldwin SP&S 700 - delivered to the "Spokane, Portland, Seatle RY." in June 1938.

SPECS:

Manufacurer: Baldwin Locomotive Works, Philadelphia, Pennsilvania

Year: 1938

Cylinder: 28" Diameter, 31" Stroke

Valves: 14" Diameter, 8" Stroke

Steam Pressure: 260 psi

Weight on Driver: 296,500 lbs.

Weight on Tender (loaded): 379,700 lbs.

Tractive Effort: 69,800 lbs.

Horsepower: 5,000+

Length Engine & Tender: 110 feet 6 3/4 in.

Height: 16 10 13/16 in.

Driving Wheel Diameter: 77 in.

Water Capacity: 20,000 gallons.

Fuel/Oil Capacity: 6,000 gallons.

Class: E-1 (3 locomotives) 700, 701 702.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

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• Baldwin
• Steam
• locomotive
• BNSF
• union
• pacific
• burliton
• northern
• santa
• fe
• oil
• coal
• wood
• loco

[trainboy07]

get youself a tripod but the video was good for what you had - Good Job

[1969MustangMACH1]

I can hold a camera still...but when it's 25 degrees + wind chill like it was there....and my hands go numb...i wouldn't count on a smooth video :) thanks for the comment

[crazymadwriter]

Were any of these engines saved?

[WildGuy00000]

a short train for the 700, now isnt it?

[knutervalve64]

live and learn guys no need to be a jerk about it ....now c"mon ride the train

[knutervalve64]

truly i was shooting without one till i realized for 9 bucks i got a 110% better vid..........awesome footage though sweet train

[Polybun]

The goodwill on MLK usually has a few, go get a tripod.

[RailFanDavid]

that 4-6-4 Hudson looks and sounds great.i like the GN caboose too.

[CODEMASTER4601]

well it needs to be loud