2-8-0 Consolidation

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The 2-8-0 Consolidation is a steam locomotive in NARS.

Statistics and information

3 variants depending on year built
Type: Medium and heavy freight locomotive.
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Withdrawal:
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Tractive Effort:
Replaces: 2-6-0 Mogul (NARS)
Replaced By: EMD GP9

Prototype information

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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


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