| Roanoke 1950...a little tidbit is the 300 psi boiler pressure of #611 yields an indicated tractive effort of approximately 80,000 pounds, making the Class J the most powerful 4-8-4s to run for any railroad. According to 1955 Norfolk and Western records at normal passenger train operating speeds of from 40 to 60 miles an hour, a J could develop more tractive power than a 6,000 horsepower set of diesels. Go to https://www.steamlocomotive.com/locobase.php?country=USA&wheel=4-8-4&railroad=nw#271 for more information. |