A&Y 280
A&Y #280
This locomotive had the following characteristics:
| Construction year | 1899 |
| Construction number | c/n 2911 |
| Constructed by | Alco Locomotive Works (Richmond, VA) |
| Southern Class | H-1 |
| Cylinder size (inches) | 21"x28" |
| Steam pressure (pouind per square inch) | 200 lbs |
| Driver size (diameter) | 60" |
| Weight (in pounds) | 158,200 lbs |
| Tractive effort (in pounds) | 34,986 lbs |
This Consolidation was retired in September of 1946. Originally H-1 class SR #267, it was renumbered SR #280 and kept that number when leased to the A&Y.
Photos:
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Click on the image to get a larger size. The 280 was photographed in Pomona Yard, Greensboro by Charles Auman, Reidsville, NC. The date of the photograph is unknown. Although it appears that the
locomotive was ready to be retired or was in for major repairs.
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Also in Greensboro, S.P. Davidson caught the Consolidation in November, 1937. From the collection of Mike O'Neal, Tullahoma, TN. Also in Bowie collection which I purchased.
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Photo is dated December, 1938 and located in Greensboro. From the Atherton collection. |
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Photo is dated 1939 and located in Greensboro. From the Bissinger collection. |
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Photo is dated 1939 and located in Greensboro. From the Schick collection. This one could be from same photographer/date as the one above in the Bissinger collection? |
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David Driscoll caught #280 in Pomona Yard on June 11, 1939. From the collection of Tom Wicker, Sanford, NC.
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I would appreciate any further information you might have regarding this locomotive.