Pennsylvania Railroad class J1 - Wikipedia
The PRR J1 was a class of 2-10-4 "Texas" type steam locomotives built between 1942 and 1944. The J1 had over 95,000 pounds-force (422.6 kN) of tractive effort, plus an additional 15,000 lbf (66.7 kN) if the booster engine was used.
Pennsylvania Railroad Class J1 | Locomotive Wiki | Fandom
The PRR J1 was a class of 125 2-10-4 or "Texas" type steam locomotives with 69 in driving wheels built between 1943 and 1944. The J1 had over 95,000 pounds-force of tractive effort, plus an additional 15,000 LBF if the booster engine was used.
Pennsylvania Railroad locomotive classification - Wikipedia
In 1942, the PRR built 123 2-10-4 "Texas" type locomotives based on C&O plans; class J now being unoccupied, it was reused for them. The PRR J1 was an improved version of its C&O counterpart with more pulling power.
loco-info.com - Pennsylvania class J1
To meet the increased demand for heavy freight locomotives during the Second World War, the PRR turned to the C&O and used their T-1 as the basis for their J1. Because of this origin, they were given the nickname “War Babies” and were ultimately the largest 2-10-4 “Texas” class in terms of numbers with 125.
PRR J1's and Santa Fe 2-10-4's at Sandusky, Ohio (1956)
It was said that the Pennsy J1 could start a heavier train then the SantaFe locomotive, but once moving, the SantaFe 5000 could move it's train faster. 69" vs 74" drivers. Some of the SantaFe boiler tube pilots were bent inward due to coupling J1's nose to nose.
Prr j1 whistle - entering the yard - YouTube
Feb 7, 2021 · The PRR J1 was a class of 2-10-4 "Texas" type steam locomotives with 69 in (180 cm) driving wheels built between 1942 and 1944. The J1 had over 95,000 pounds...
PRR Locomotives - Columbus Railroads
J1, J1a – 2-10-4 – The 125 J class were the largest PRR steam freight locomotives in Columbus. They arrived in Columbus around 1943. They were used on the Sandusky Branch and the Panhandle both west to Logansport, IN and east to Dennison, OH. On the Sandusky Branch a J1 with a helper could handle 125 cars (about 10,000 tons).
Pennsylvania 2-10-4 "Texas" Locomotives in the USA
All of the PRR "Texas" type locomotives had 69" diameter drivers, 29" x 34" cylinders, a 270 psi boiler pressure with a resultant tractive effort of 95,100 pounds. The J-1s weighed 589,975 pounds and the J-1a locomotives weighed 579,975 pounds.
2-10-4 "Texas" Type, A 1919 Development - American-Rails.com
Initially an experimental by the Santa Fe the 2-10-4 received its name from the Texas & Pacific, which was the first railroad to operate a true, dedicated version of the locomotive. While the Texas had fewer issues than the 2-10-2 less than a dozen lines ultimately used it in service.
THE PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD HOME PAGE OF GARY MITTNER
The Pennsylvania Railroad J1-J1a Class 2-10-4 Locomotives. Many opinions out there on this one. Many believe this to be the "best" Steam Locomotive the Pennsy owned.