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4449 has become a famous engine after pulling the American Freedom Train in 1975. Therefore it was put on a pedestal in the city of Portland. After the AFT-runs it was stored again. As of 1981 the engine is operated by the Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation.
Technical details
Series | GS-4 |
Set-up | 2'D2' (4-8-4) |
Length | 33528 mm |
Diameter driving wheels | 2032 mm |
Weight full | 358 ton |
Overheated area | 194 m2 |
Grate area | 8 m2 |
Gear | Walschaerts |
Cilinders | 2: 648x813 mm |
Fuel capacity | oil: 22 m³ |
Water capacity | 89 m3 |
Power | 4100 kW |
History
Date | Event | Owner | Series | Identification |
---|---|---|---|---|
1941 | Build for | Southern Pacific Co. | GS-4 | / 4449 |
1958 | Donated to | City of Portland | GS-4 | / 4449 |
1974 | On loan to | American Freedom Train Foundation | GS-4 | / 4449 |
1977 | Returned to | City of Portland | GS-4 | / 4449 |
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