Southern Pacific 2579

Southern Pacific 2579
Type and origin Power type Steam Builder Baldwin Locomotive Works Build date 1906
Specifications Configuration: ​  • Whyte 2-8-2 Gauge 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) Driver dia. 73 in (1,854 mm) Adhesive weight 180,700 lb (82,000 kg) Loco weight 400,000 lb (181,400 kg) Fuel type fuel oil Boiler pressure 200 psi (1.4 MPa) Cylinder size 25 in × 30 in (640 mm × 760 mm)
Performance figures Tractive effort 43,660 lbf (194.21 kN)
Career Retired September 8, 1957

Southern Pacific Railroad (SP) 2579 is a heavy 2-8-2 Pacific type steam locomotives built by Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1906, a typical example of over 350 locomotives called "Consolidations". 2479 was retired from service in 1956 and is currently in display in the Veterans Memorial Park in Klamath Falls, Oregon. Last used in revenue service in November 1956, 2579 was donated to the City of Klamath Falls on September of 1957.

History

Locomotive 2579 worked on many different duties for the Southern Pacific system from the early 1900s well into 1956, even handling passenger trains on rare occasions. The project and cost for its construction were sworn to congress on July 23, 1887. Construction was completed in 1906.