Spokane, Portland and Seattle class E-1

Spokane Portland and Seattle Railway's E-1 class is a class of the only three 4-8-4 locomotives built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1938. The E-1 class "Northerns" were very similar to the A-2 through the A-5 class "Northerns" on the Northern Pacific Railroad built by Baldwin from 1934–1943. Visually, the locos are near-identical. The only difference is that the Northern Pacific Railroad 4-8-4s burn coal and the 4-8-4s on the Spokane, Portland and Seattle Railroad burn oil (and have a longer range as a result). They were typically used on passenger trains, with the exception of No. 701 which typically pulled freight trains except when needed to take over from 700 or 702.

Power typeSteam

Power typeSteam

BuilderBaldwin Locomotive Works

Serial number62171–62173

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Spokane, Portland and Seattle class E-1
SP&S No. 700 on a Christmas excursion in December 2005
Type and origin Power type Steam Builder Baldwin Locomotive Works Serial number 62171–62173 Build date 1938 Total produced 3
Specifications Configuration: ​  • Whyte 4-8-4  • UIC 2′D2′ h2 Gauge 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) Driver dia. 77 in (1,956 mm) Axle load 77,200 lb (35.0 tonnes) Adhesive weight 294,500 lb (133.6 tonnes) Loco weight 485,820 lb (220.36 tonnes) Total weight 879,600 lb (399.0 tonnes) Fuel type Oil Boiler pressure 260 psi (1.8 MPa) Cylinders Two Cylinder size 28 in × 32 in (710 mm × 810 mm) Valve gear Walschaerts
Performance figures Maximum speed 110 mph / 170 km per hour Tractive effort 69,800 lbf (310.49 kN)
Career Operators Spokane, Portland and Seattle Railway Class E-1 Number in class 3 Numbers 700–702 Retired 1956 Preserved No. 700 preserved, Nos. 701 and 702 scrapped Restored No. 700; May 15, 1990 Current owner The City of Portland, Oregon (No. 700) Disposition No. 700 operational condition

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