Central Railroad of New Jersey No. 831

Central Railroad of New Jersey No. 831
Technical specifications
Manufacturer(s)	Baldwin Locomotive Works
Build date	1928
Classification	G-3
Wheel arrangement	4-6-2 "Pacific"
Rail gauge	4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Valve gear	Walschaert
Cylinders	Two, Outside
Boiler pressure	230 psi (15.90 kPa)
Bore stroke	26 in x 28 in (660 mm x 711 mm)
Firegrate area	84.30 sq ft (7.83 m2)
Fuel type	Coal
Heating area	791 sq ft (73.49 m2)
Performance figures
Tractive effort	46,841 lbf (208.35 kN)
Factor of adhesion	4.22
Service information
Running numbers	831
Disposition details
Retired	1955
Disposition	Scrapped

Central Railroad of New Jersey No. 831 was a Class G-3s 4-6-2 "Pacific" type steam locomotive that was built in 1928 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works for the Central Railroad of New Jersey that headed "The Blue Comet".

The locomotive was taken out of service by 1955 and was cut up for scrap.

Trivia

• The locomotive is one of only 5 in this class, this 1928 Baldwin locomotive was a significant upgrade from the previous CNJ Pacifics.

Gallery

List of Central Railroad of New Jersey's 4-6-2 "Pacific" type Steam Locomotives.
Glass G-1:	The Class • 820 • 821 • 822 • 823 • 824 • 825
Glass G-2:	The Class • 826 • 827 • 828 • 829 • 830
Glass G-3:	The Class • 831 • 832 • 833 • 834 • 835
Glass G-4s:	The Class • 810 • 811 • 812 • 813 • 814
Extinct:	Class G-1 • Class G-2 • Class G-3 • Class G-4s