2-8-0 Consolidation
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The 2-8-0 Consolidation is a steam locomotive in NARS.
Statistics and information
| Type: | Medium and heavy freight locomotive. |
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| Replaces: | 2-6-0 Mogul (NARS) |
| Replaced By: | EMD GP9 |
Prototype information
More 2-8-0 Consolidations were built in the US than any other wheel arrangement. Introduced in 1866, the 2-8-0 is a good heavy freight hauler until the diesel era.Links
Wikipedia article
Information at SteamLocomotive.com
