A&Y #644
This locomotive had the following characteristics:
| Construction year | 1904 |
| Construction number | c/n 28934 |
| Constructed by | Alco (Richmond, VA) |
| Southern Class | K |
| Cylinder size (inches) | 22"x30" |
| Steam pressure (pouind per square inch) | 200 lbs |
| Driver size (diameter) | 56" or 57" |
| Weight (in pounds) | 197,750 lbs |
| Tractive effort (in pounds) | 43,305 lbs |
This was a class K consolidation built by Alco in Richmond (c/n 28934) in 1904 for the Southern Railway. The number was kept when it was leased by the A&Y.
The A&Y paid for the lease on 644, but the Danville Division crews operated it. It was listed on the A&Y lease as of November 19, 1937 and was valued at $20,500, while rental was for $68.47 per month. Letters reference the 644 as being "transferred to the Atlantic & Yadkin Railway Company assignment." This was effective August 20, 1943. A&Y 644 was investigated. A letter claims A&Y 644 "works one trick." Also mentioned in 1948 letter about switchers; and overall, it was considered a yard engine. According to R.E. Prince, the 644 was sold to East St. Louis on March 4, 1952.
Photos:
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The 644 was captured by an unknown photographer on July 9, 1937. This photo is in the Bud Laws collection. |
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This photo, taken in Greensboro, shows the 644 in June 1944. The photographer was unknown. The print is in Bud Laws' collection. |
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A&Y #644 at Pomona Yard, Greensboro, NC October 12, 1948. Photo by Charles Auman, Reidsville, NC in collection of Tom Wicker, Sanford, NC. Obtained from Mac Connery, Durham, NC. |
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A&Y #644 at Greensboro, NC February 20, 1949. Photo by David Driscoll, Reidsville, NC in collection of Tom Wicker, Sanford, NC. Obtained from Mac Connery, Durham, NC. |
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This is an unknown shot of 644, most likely shot in Greensboro since this was one of the bigger Consolidations that ever got on the A&Y and the A&Y bridges and trestles were not sufficient for heavier locomotives. |
