A&Y 026

A&Y #26

 This locomotive had the following characteristics: 

Construction year	1890
Construction number	c/n 11198
Constructed by	Baldwin
Southern Class	E
Cylinder size (inches)	19"x24"
Steam pressure (pound per square inch)	~160 lbs
Driver size (diameter)	48" (inside)
Weight (in pounds)	~102,000 lbs
Tractive effort (in pounds)	~19,000 lbs

This freight 4-6-0 was retired in June 1923. Originally a CF&YV locomotive, it was sold to the Southern as part of the A&Y and eventually became part of class E. Under Southern ownership it may have started as A&Y #26, but was renumbered #477 and then 936 by 1902. In 1903, it was renumbered to #1450 to fit with other acquired E class locomotives. In 1907 to make room for new Pacifics, the class was renumbered from #14xx to #34xx and this locomotive became #3450 until retirement.

 Photos:

No photo known for this locomotive.

Even though #28 did not go to the Southern when the CF&YV was split with the ACL after re-incorporating as the A&Y, it is likely identical or at least similar to #24-27 that did go to the Southern. Unknown location, photographer, or date from Allen collection.

	The photo of Southern 941 taken in 1934 (Tom Daspit collection), may be close to how the A&Y 26/Southern 3450 may have appeared. No known date, location, or photographer.