Pere Marquette 1223
Pere Marquette 1223
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| Specifications |
Configuration:
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| • Whyte
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2-8-4 |
| • UIC
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1′D2′ h2 |
| Gauge |
4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
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| Leading dia. |
36 in (0.91 m) |
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Driver dia. |
69 in (1.75 m) |
| Trailing dia. |
43 in (1.09 m) |
| Length |
101 ft 8 in (30.99 m) |
| Height |
15 ft 8 in (4.78 m) |
| Adhesive weight |
277,600 lb (125,900 kilograms; 125.9 tonnes) |
| Loco weight |
442,500 lb (200,700 kilograms; 200.7 tonnes) |
| Total weight |
805,900 lb (365,600 kilograms; 365.6 tonnes) |
| Fuel type |
Coal |
| Fuel capacity |
44,000 lb (20,000 kilograms; 20 tonnes) |
| Water cap |
22,000 US gal (83,000 l; 18,000 imp gal) |
| Fuel consumption |
1 short ton (0.91 t; 0.89 long tons) of coal per 12 miles (19 km) travelled (1 tonne every 21 km) |
Firebox:
• Firegrate area |
90.3 sq ft (8.4 m2) |
| Boiler pressure |
245 psi (1.69 MPa) |
| Cylinders |
Two |
| Cylinder size |
26 in × 34 in (660 mm × 864 mm) |
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| Performance figures |
| Maximum speed |
70 mph (113 km/h) |
| Power output |
2,979 hp (2.22 MW) |
| Tractive effort |
69,350 lbf (308.5 kN) |
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| Career |
| Operators |
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| Class |
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| Number in class |
8 of 12 |
| Numbers |
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| Locale |
Michigan |
| Retired |
1951 |
| Restored |
1981 |
| Current owner |
City of Grand Haven
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| Disposition |
Static display |
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Pere Marquette Railway Locomotive #1223
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| Location |
Chinook Pier Park, Jackson Ave., Grand Haven, Michigan
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| Coordinates |
43°4′4″N 86°13′48″W / 43.06778°N 86.23000°W / 43.06778; -86.23000Coordinates: 43°4′4″N 86°13′48″W / 43.06778°N 86.23000°W / 43.06778; -86.23000
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| Area |
less than one acre |
| Architectural style |
steam locomotive |
| NRHP Reference # |
00001490 |
| Added to NRHP |
December 7, 2000 |
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| Specifications |
Configuration:
|
|
| • Whyte
|
2-8-4 |
| • UIC
|
1′D2′ h2 |
| Gauge |
4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
|
| Leading dia. |
36 in (0.91 m) |
|
Driver dia. |
69 in (1.75 m) |
| Trailing dia. |
43 in (1.09 m) |
| Length |
101 ft 8 in (30.99 m) |
| Height |
15 ft 8 in (4.78 m) |
| Adhesive weight |
277,600 lb (125,900 kilograms; 125.9 tonnes) |
| Loco weight |
442,500 lb (200,700 kilograms; 200.7 tonnes) |
| Total weight |
805,900 lb (365,600 kilograms; 365.6 tonnes) |
| Fuel type |
Coal |
| Fuel capacity |
44,000 lb (20,000 kilograms; 20 tonnes) |
| Water cap |
22,000 US gal (83,000 l; 18,000 imp gal) |
| Fuel consumption |
1 short ton (0.91 t; 0.89 long tons) of coal per 12 miles (19 km) travelled (1 tonne every 21 km) |
Firebox:
• Firegrate area |
90.3 sq ft (8.4 m2) |
| Boiler pressure |
245 psi (1.69 MPa) |
| Cylinders |
Two |
| Cylinder size |
26 in × 34 in (660 mm × 864 mm) |
| Performance figures |
| Maximum speed |
70 mph (113 km/h) |
| Power output |
2,979 hp (2.22 MW) |
| Tractive effort |
69,350 lbf (308.5 kN) |
| Career |
| Operators |
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| Class |
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| Number in class |
8 of 12 |
| Numbers |
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| Locale |
Michigan |
| Retired |
1951 |
| Restored |
1981 |
| Current owner |
City of Grand Haven
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| Disposition |
Static display |
The Pere Marquette 1223 is a steam locomotive on permanent display in Grand Haven, Michigan. She is one of two surviving Pere Marquette 2-8-4 (Berkshire) engines. No parts from 1223 were used to restore sister engine 1225 to operating condition, due to the objections of the Michigan Railroad Club, then unofficial custodians of the engine. The MSU Railroad Club did hold some successful fundraising events at the 1223 during the State Fair. That money was used in the restoration of the 1225.
Built in 1941 by the Lima Locomotive Works for $90,000 ($1.2 million in 2006 dollars), 1223 hauled freight between Toledo and Chicago in the years immediately before and after World War II. When Pere Marquette was absorbed by the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, 1223 was assigned number 2657 but never had the new number applied. The locomotive was not paid off at the time and the merger agreement stated that equipment still under trust was to remain in Pere Marquette livery. 1223 was retired from service in 1951.
After retirement, 1223 was moved to New Buffalo, Michigan to be scrapped. However she was repainted and moved in 1960 for display at the state fairgrounds in Detroit. The money for that was provided by the donations collected by school children around the Detroit Area. In 1980, Michigan state fair officials wanted to expand the grandstands but 1223 stood in the way. The city of Grand Haven won the bidding process. With the help of the Michigan National Guard as well as Grand Trunk Western and Chessie System railroads, 1223 was moved to Grand Haven. The 180 mile trip took place on September 1, 1981.
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