The Grand Trunk Western Class K4b is a class of three 4-6-2 "Pacific" type steam locomotives that were built as copies of the USRA Light Pacifics.
History[]
Beginning[]
During the days of steam, the Grand Trunk Western Railroad needed a new class of steam locomotive that could haul freight trains at fast speeds, in response to this, the Baldwin Locomotive Works, who was insisting on designing a locomotive class for the GTW had went back to the drawing board to draw up a design. Enter the Grand Trunk Western Class K4b, they were built to haul both passenger trains and freight trains at a maximum speed of 80 mph (130 km/h).
All three engines were eventually withdrawn from service in the 1950s. All both No. 5633 and 5634 were scrapped, leaving one of them No. 5632 behind.
Sole Survivor[]
Main Article: Grand Trunk Western No. 5632.
Grand Trunk Western No. 5632 worked into the 1950s and was donated to the City of Durand, Michigan in 1961. It is now on static display near Durand City Hall on the old Ann Arbor Railroad right-of-way line.
Stock List[]
| Image | Loco No. | Manufacturer | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
|
5632 | Baldwin Locomotive Works | On Static display near Durand City Hall on the old Ann Arbor Railroad Right-Of-Way line. |
| 5633 | Baldwin Locomotive Works | Scrapped | |
| 5634 | Baldwin Locomotive Works | Scrapped |
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