A&Y #348
This locomotive had the following characteristics:
| Construction year | 1900 |
| Construction number | c/n 2190 |
| Constructed by | Richmond Locomotive and Machine Works |
| Southern Class | H-3 |
| Cylinder size (inches) | 21"x28" |
| Steam pressure (pouind per square inch) | 200 lbs |
| Driver size (diameter) | 60" |
| Weight (in pounds) | 152,800 lbs |
| Tractive effort (in pounds) | 34,986 lbs |
This Class H-3 Consolidation was built as Southern Railway #435 by the Richmond Locomotive and Machine Works in 1900 (c/n 2190). It was renumbered 348 in 1903 and kept this number when restencilled for the A&Y. It began operating on the A&Y March 9, 1936 under daily rental from Southern at "family lines price" of $18/day per 6/14/1923 agreement. The 348 was transferred from Danville division. The engine was changed from a daily rental unit to be included under the A&Y - Southern locomotive lease agreement. It was restencilled for the subsidiary on August 1, 1936. This little consolidation was used on the Climax to Ramseur branch because it had a wheelbase sufficiently short for the turntable and was light enough for the weak trestles on that line. Listed November 19, 1937 as valued at $15,500. Rental at that time was $51.59 per month. The 348 presumably served the A&Y until the Southern took over in 1950. The engine was retired July 19, 1952.
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This shot was taken June 11, 1939 at Pomona Yard, Greensboro, NC. Collection of Tom Wicker, Sanford, NC.
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The 348 was photographed at Greensboro, NC, June 12, 1939. In the collection of Theo. A. Gay, Brooklyn, NY. |
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This photo taken by an unknown photographer at an unknown date, likely at Greensboro in Pomona Yardl I obtained the print when I purchased the Bowie collection. |
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This shot was taken April 28, 1946 at Pomona Yard, Greensboro, NC. Collection of Tom Wicker, Sanford, NC.
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This shot was taken June 18, 1950 at Pomona Yard, Greensboro, NC. Collection of Tom Wicker, Sanford, NC.
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