Norfolk & Western 475 (4-8-0)


This unusual locomotive, a so-called Mastodon or twelve-wheeler (4-8-0, class M in the N&W system,) was built by Baldwin in 1906. It has 56" drivers, 21" x 30" cylinders, and Baker valve gear. The locomotive weighs 103 tons. N&W 475 is in service on the Strasburg Rail Road, Strasburg, Pennsylvania.

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