PRR G3/G3a
PRR Class X |
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| Type and origin |
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| Power type | Steam |
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| Builder | Fort Wayne shop |
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| Build date | 1892-1893 |
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| Total produced | 23 |
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| Number rebuilt | 2 (G3a converted to G3) |
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| Specifications |
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Configuration:
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| • Whyte | 4-6-0 |
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| • UIC | 2'C' |
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| Gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) |
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| Driver dia. | 68 in (1,727 mm) (G3)
62 in (1,575 mm) |
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| Fuel type | Coal |
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PRR G3 was a class of American Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) 4-6-0 Ten Wheeler Type steam locomotive class built by the Pennsylvania Railroad with a total of 23 locomotives built in 1892-1893 to pull passenger trains and freight trains but as time went by larger and more powerful steam locomotives like the PRR Class K4 4-6-2 Pacific Type steam locomotives of 1914 took over fast passenger trains between 1914 and 1928 as well as the PRR Class G5 4-6-0 Ten Wheeler Type steam locomotives of 1923 also took over passenger trains between 1923 and 1929 . All the Pennsylvania Railroad Class G3 4-6-0 Ten Wheeler Type steam locomotives were retired replaced by 1925-1930 and all 23 locomotives were scrapped by 1931.[1]
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