Union Pacific 4-10-2

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Information I omitted from the 4-10-2 article since it rather belongs in a locomotive-specific article. Stored here for easy retrieval when needed.
André Kritzinger 22:20, 23 September 2012 (UTC)

Union Pacific 8000 (1942:5090)
Type and origin
Power typeSteam
BuilderAlco
Serial number66169
Build date1925
Specifications
Configuration:
 • Whyte4-10-2
 • UIC2′E1′ hv3
Gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm)
Firebox:
 • Grate area84 sq ft (7.8 m2)
Boiler pressure210 psi (1.45 MPa)
CylindersAs built: 3 HP
After 1942 2 HP
Cylinder sizeInside:25 in × 28 in (635 mm × 711 mm)
Outside:25 in × 30 in (635 mm × 762 mm)
After 1942
2 outside:27 in × 32 in (686 mm × 813 mm)
Performance figures
Tractive effort72,000 lbf (320.3 kN)

Cartazzi axle not a Bissel truck

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A Cartazzi axle is not a type of Bissel truck. It is not a truck at all; it does not pivot. Instead the axle has side play constrained by inclined planes that provide a centering force. Matthew Brown (Morven) (T:C) 01:16, 27 February 2022 (UTC)Reply