Locomotive #3768 ~ Dedi to RichardPhotos by pimanjc
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Northern
Under the Whyte notation for the classification of steam locomotives, 4-8-4 represents the wheel arrangement of four leading wheels on two axles, usually in a leading truck, eight powered and coupled driving wheels on four axles, and four trailing wheels on two axles, usually in a trailing truck. The type was first used by the Northern Pacific Railway and is consequently most commonly known as a Northern. [Wikipedia]
The 4-8-4 wheel arrangement was an obvious progression from the 4-8-2 Mountain type and, like the 2-8-4 Berkshire and 4-6-4 Hudson types, an example of the "Super Power" concept in steam locomotive design that made use of the larger firebox that could be supported by the four-wheel trailing truck, which allowed improved free steaming, particularly at speed. This was combined with the stability at speed brought about by the four-wheel leading truck and the greater adhesion of the eight-coupled driving wheels. The stability of the 4-8-4 wheel arrangement enabled it to be provided with driving wheels of up to 80 inches (2,032 millimetres) diameter for high speed passenger and fast freight operation.
#3768 is located at the Great Plains Transportation Museum in Wichita, KS. I invite you to see her sister engine as posted by RichardPhotos.
Thank you for viewing my gallery and your comments. They are appreciated.
JC
Comments (20)
Faemike55
Cool image, information and dedication! (pun intended on the cool part, obviously) Where's the hot box when you need it?
bebopdlx
Beautiful photo work and really cool info.
Lucien_Lilippe
Magnifique ! Take a look at this : http://www.citedutrain.com/en/home
pimanjc
Thank you
jayfar
A superb pic and some great info here Jim.
blinkings
It's great to see this old girl in the snow Jim.
eekdog
excelelnt photo and dedi for our friend, Jim.. love that touch of snow on it.
lisalisette
Great shot.. very nice dedi for Richard ;)
magnus073
Jim, you did a very nice job on this cool dedication. I very much enjoyed the information you provided.
illkirch
Very nice shot. Like that siberian atmosphere
GrandmaT
Wonderful photo!
nefertiabet
Wonderful capture and dedi!!!
adrie
Wonderful photoshot Jim.
Leije
Great and moody capture with the snow !
Richardphotos
superb capture. thanks for the heads up. I been busy today changing out my desk. I bought a shelving unit and got my stuff off the bottom shelf
iborg64 Online Now!
splendid looking train
adorety
Great shot. My old O scale Lionel looks just like it.
Hendesse
Great shot and very interesting informations!
E-Nomime
Я очень люблю паровозы. Особенно старые. Очень красивая фотография, Мне очень понравилась.
pimanjc
Mar 18, 2014 1:10:38 pm I love locomotives. Especially the older ones. Very beautiful picture, I loved. by E-Nomime
Silgrin
Great machine, and the snow on the "hot" machine adds more meanings.
FredNunes
Great photo!