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{{one source|date=July 2016}}
{{Infobox locomotive
{{Infobox locomotive
| name=Southern Pacific class AC-8
| name=Southern Pacific class AC-8
|image=Sp4187.jpg
| powertype=Steam
| powertype=Steam
| railroad=[[Southern Pacific Railroad]]
| operator=[[Southern Pacific Railroad]]
| gauge={{railgauge|ussg}}
| gauge={{track gauge|ussg|allk=on}}
| railroadclass=AC-8
| operatorclass=AC-8
| driverdiameter={{convert|63|in|abbr=on}}
| driverdiameter={{convert|63|in|0|abbr=on}}
| cylindersize={{convert|24|×|32|in|abbr=on}} <small>(bore × stroke)</small>
| cylindersize={{convert|24|×|32|in|0|abbr=on}} <small>([[Bore (engine)|bore]] × [[Stroke (engine)|stroke]])</small>
| locoweight={{convert|657900|lb|t|abbr=on}}
| locoweight={{convert|657900|lb|kg t|abbr=on}}
| weightondrivers={{convert|531700|lb|t|abbr=on}}
| weightondrivers={{convert|531700|lb|kg t|abbr=on}}
| boilerpressure={{convert|250|psi|MPa|abbr=on}}
| boilerpressure={{convert|250|psi|MPa|abbr=on}}
| tractiveeffort={{convert|124300|lbf|kN|abbr=on}}
| tractiveeffort={{convert|124300|lbf|kN|abbr=on}}
| feedwaterheater=6SA Worthington
| feedwaterheater=6SA Worthington
| roadnumber=4177 &ndash; 4204
| fleetnumbers=4177 &ndash; 4204
| numinclass=28
| numinclass=28
| builder=[[Baldwin Locomotive Works]]
| builder=[[Baldwin Locomotive Works]]
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| firstrundate=August 18, 1939
| firstrundate=August 18, 1939
| retiredate=1955 &ndash; 1957
| retiredate=1955 &ndash; 1957
| disposition=scrapped
| disposition=All scrapped
| whytetype=[[4-8-8-2]]
| whytetype=[[4-8-8-2]]
}}
}}
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The AC-8s were the first to receive the larger redesigned cab windows as standard equipment that were retrofitted onto earlier AC class locomotives. The locomotives were only slightly larger than their [[Southern Pacific class AC-7|AC-7]] predecessors.
The AC-8s were the first to receive the larger redesigned cab windows as standard equipment that were retrofitted onto earlier AC class locomotives. The locomotives were only slightly larger than their [[Southern Pacific class AC-7|AC-7]] predecessors.


On November 19, 1941, No. 4193 was caught on fire. It was carrying a freight train passing through [[Santa Susana Pass]] near [[Los Angeles]]. The train was caught on fire because of a failure to shut off the oil feed. It was carrying 96 cars (not including its tender) and a caboose. A knuckle on the front end of the seventy-fifth car was broken while the accident occurs. Read more on [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cab_forward#USA:_Southern_Pacific|| the cab forward section]].
On November 19, 1941, No. 4193 caught on fire. It was carrying a freight train passing through [[Santa Susana Pass]] near [[Los Angeles]]. The train caught on fire because of a failure to shut off the oil feed. It was carrying 96 cars (not including its tender) and a caboose. A knuckle on the front end of the seventy-fifth car was broken when the accident occurred. Read more on [[Cab forward#USA: Southern Pacific|the cab forward section]]. On May 3, 1941, No. 4199 suffered a boiler explosion at Cooper, California.


The first AC-8 entered service on August 18, 1939, and the last on November 26, 1939. Number 4173 was first to be retired from active service on September 2, 1954, while 4172 was the last on January 9, 1958. All of these locomotives were scrapped, beginning with 4155 on November 26, 1954, and ending with 4172 on April 24, 1959.
The first AC-8 entered service on August 18, 1939, and the last on November 26, 1939. Number 4173 was first to be retired from active service on September 2, 1954, while 4172 was the last on January 9, 1958. All of these locomotives were scrapped, beginning with 4155 on November 26, 1954, and ending with 4172 on April 24, 1959.


== References ==
== References ==
* {{cite book| author=Diebert, Timothy S. and Strapac, Joseph A.| title=Southern Pacific Company Steam Locomotive Conpendium| publisher=Shade Tree Books| year=1987| isbn=0-930742-12-5}}
{{Commons category|Southern Pacific AC-8}}
* {{cite book|author1=Diebert, Timothy S. |author2=Strapac, Joseph A. |name-list-style=amp | title=Southern Pacific Company Steam Locomotive Conpendium| publisher=Shade Tree Books| year=1987| isbn=0-930742-12-5}}


{{SP cab forward locomotives}}
{{SP cab forward locomotives}}
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[[Category:Railway locomotives introduced in 1939]]
[[Category:Railway locomotives introduced in 1939]]
[[Category:Steam locomotives of the United States]]
[[Category:Steam locomotives of the United States]]
[[Category:Scrapped locomotives]]
[[Category:Standard gauge locomotives of the United States]]
[[Category:Freight locomotives]]
[[Category:Cab forward steam locomotives]]

Latest revision as of 20:27, 3 March 2024

Southern Pacific class AC-8
Type and origin
Power typeSteam
BuilderBaldwin Locomotive Works
Serial number62265 – 62292
Build dateJuly–October 1939
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • Whyte4-8-8-2
Gauge4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Driver dia.63 in (1,600 mm)
Adhesive weight531,700 lb (241,200 kg; 241.2 t)
Loco weight657,900 lb (298,400 kg; 298.4 t)
Boiler pressure250 psi (1.7 MPa)
Feedwater heater6SA Worthington
Cylinder size24 in × 32 in (610 mm × 813 mm) (bore × stroke)
Performance figures
Tractive effort124,300 lbf (553 kN)
Career
OperatorsSouthern Pacific Railroad
ClassAC-8
Number in class28
Numbers4177 – 4204
First runAugust 18, 1939
Retired1955 – 1957
DispositionAll scrapped

Southern Pacific Railroad's AC-8 class of cab forward steam locomotives was the fifth of SP's 4-8-8-2 classes. They were built by Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1939.

The AC-8s were the first to receive the larger redesigned cab windows as standard equipment that were retrofitted onto earlier AC class locomotives. The locomotives were only slightly larger than their AC-7 predecessors.

On November 19, 1941, No. 4193 caught on fire. It was carrying a freight train passing through Santa Susana Pass near Los Angeles. The train caught on fire because of a failure to shut off the oil feed. It was carrying 96 cars (not including its tender) and a caboose. A knuckle on the front end of the seventy-fifth car was broken when the accident occurred. Read more on the cab forward section. On May 3, 1941, No. 4199 suffered a boiler explosion at Cooper, California.

The first AC-8 entered service on August 18, 1939, and the last on November 26, 1939. Number 4173 was first to be retired from active service on September 2, 1954, while 4172 was the last on January 9, 1958. All of these locomotives were scrapped, beginning with 4155 on November 26, 1954, and ending with 4172 on April 24, 1959.

References

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  • Diebert, Timothy S. & Strapac, Joseph A. (1987). Southern Pacific Company Steam Locomotive Conpendium. Shade Tree Books. ISBN 0-930742-12-5.
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