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Western Maryland class H-4
United States | 1901
16 produced
H-4a No. 409 in April 1939 in Hagerstown, Maryland
H-4a No. 409 in April 1939 in Hagerstown, Maryland
James Bowie / collection Taylor Rush

The H-4 class includes a total of 16 Consolidations built by Baldwin, divided into ten of the actual class H-4 from 1901 and six H-4a of 1903. Some sources state that like the H-4b, these were originally built for the West Virginia Central & Pittsburgh and only came to Western Maryland in 1905.

While most of the locomotives were retired between 1927 and 1931, the 401 and 409 came to the Chesapeake Beach Railway. The 409 rejoined the Western Maryland in 1935. Four units were sold to the Vang Construction Company. The 406 and 416 survived to 1941 and 1946, respectively.

General
Built1901, 1903
ManufacturerBaldwin
Axle config2-8-0 (Consolidation) 
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Wheelbase23 ft 8 in
Rigid wheelbase15 ft 4 in
Total wheelbase52 ft 9 in
Service weight159,000 lbs
Adhesive weight141,500 lbs
Total weight273,400 lbs
Axle load35,900 lbs
Water capacity8,000 us gal
Fuel capacity24,000 lbs (coal)
Boiler
Grate area35.6 sq ft
Firebox area191 sq ft
Tube heating area2,094 sq ft
Evaporative heating area2,285 sq ft
Total heating area2,285 sq ft
Power Plant
Driver diameter56 in
Boiler pressure180 psi
Expansion typesimple
Cylinderstwo, 22 x 28 in
Power
Power sourcesteam
Estimated power950 hp (708 kW)
Optimal speed16 mph
Starting effort37,026 lbf
Calculated Values
steam locomotive
freight
last changed: 07/2023
Western Maryland class K-2
United States | 1912
9 produced
No. 204 at Baltimore, Maryland
No. 204 at Baltimore, Maryland
collection Taylor Rush

The nine Pacifics of the class K-2 were ordered by the Western Maryland in 1912 and were much heavier than the K-1 from 1909. They had a cylinder diameter that was two inches larger and since they were superheated from the start, they had piston valves. Some had a firebox heating area of only 234 square feet and others had thermic syphons, which brought the total to 307 square feet. Like other early superheated locomotives, they had a boiler pressure of only 185 instead of the 200 psi of their predecessors. The valve gear was of the Baker-Pilliod type. As specified by the WM, many parts were interchangeable with the class H-8 Consolidations.

Later, their boiler pressure was increased to 200 psi and the valve gear was changed to the Walschaerts type. These modifications were completed by 1938. In 1947, four were converted to oil firing. They were retired between 1952 and 1954 and after that two were used to thaw the coal in hopper cars. Only 202 was preserved, but deteriorated over the years. Due to being the only remaining main line steam locomotive of the Western Maryland, it was cosmetically restored in 2008. As of the end of 2024, it seems possible that it could be restored again by the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad.

Variantas builtincreased boiler pressure
General
Built1912
ManufacturerBaldwin
Axle config4-6-2 (Pacific) 
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Wheelbase33 ft
Rigid wheelbase12 ft 6 in
Total wheelbase67 ft 5 in
Service weight254,300 lbs
Adhesive weight160,500 lbs
Total weight402,300 lbs
Axle load54,900 lbs
Water capacity8,000 us gal
Fuel capacity30,000 lbs (coal)
Boiler
Grate area61.8 sq ft
Firebox area234 sq ft307 sq ft
Tube heating area3,254 sq ft
Evaporative heating area3,488 sq ft3,561 sq ft
Superheater area755 sq ft
Total heating area4,243 sq ft4,316 sq ft
Variantas builtincreased boiler pressure
Power Plant
Driver diameter69 in
Boiler pressure185 psi200 psi
Expansion typesimple
Cylinderstwo, 24 x 28 in
Power
Power sourcesteam
Estimated power2,350 hp (1,752 kW)2,600 hp (1,939 kW)
Optimal speed41 mph42 mph
Starting effort36,755 lbf39,736 lbf
Calculated Values
steam locomotive
express
last changed: 12/2024
Western Maryland No. 6 (Shay C-150-3)
United States | 1945
only one produced
In May 1950 in Knobmount, West Virginia
In May 1950 in Knobmount, West Virginia
collection Taylor Rush

The heaviest Shays belonged to class C and had three two-axle bogies with a service weight of 160 short tons. Likewise, the class D with four bogies up to 150 short tons was offered, which could score with slightly lower power figures with larger reserves and a higher adhesive weight. A common model with three bogies in the 150 ton weight class is presented here. In terms of the number of cylinders, it did not differ from the smallest B-class models, but the cylinders were significantly larger with a diameter of 17 inches and a piston stroke of 18 inches.

The Western Maryland Railway already had one C-70-3 and one D-150-4 type and procured another C-150-3 in 1945. The special thing about this locomotive is that it was the last of about 2,770 Shays built. After the Western Maryland introduced diesel locomotives on main lines beginning in 1949, number 6 was retired in September 1950 after only five years of service. In 1953 it came to the Baltimore & Ohio Transportation Museum and from there it has been on loan to the state of West Virginia since 1980 for use on the Cass Scenic Railroad. It is considered the largest operational Shay today.

General
Built1945
ManufacturerLima
Axle config0-4-4-4-0T (Shay) 
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Empty weight269,960 lbs
Service weight308,000 lbs
Water capacity6,000 us gal
Fuel capacity18,000 lbs (coal)
Boiler
Power Plant
Driver diameter48 in
Boiler pressure200 psi
Expansion typesimple
Cylindersthree, 17 x 18 in
Power
Power sourcesteam
Top speed23 mph
Starting effort59,742 lbf
Calculated Values
steam locomotive
Shay
geared steam locomotive
freight
passenger
last changed: 04/2022
No. 6 in front of a freight train
No. 6 in front of a freight train
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