Spokane, Portland and Seattle class L-4

The Spokane, Portland and Seattle Railway (SP&S) class L-4 steam locomotives were originally used by the Astoria and Columbia River Railroad (AC&R). They became SP&S locomotives when the SP&S acquired the A&CR.

L-4
Type and origin Power type Steam Builder Rogers Locomotive Works Build date November 1883
Specifications Configuration: ​  • Whyte 4-4-0 Gauge 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) Driver dia. 63 in (1,600 mm) Adhesive weight 53,200 lb (24,100 kg) Loco weight 73,320 lb (33,260 kg) Fuel type Oil Boiler pressure 130 lbf/in² Cylinders 2 Cylinder size 17 in × 24 in (430 mm × 610 mm)
Performance figures Tractive effort 13,100 lbf
Career Operators Spokane, Portland and Seattle Railway Class L-4 Locale United States
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Background

The Astoria & Columbia River Railroad ran from Portland, Oregon, to Astoria, Oregon, along the south bank of the Columbia River. In 1896-97 several locomotives were obtained secondhand for the newly completed line. Among these locomotives were A&CR numbers 6 and 7. These locomotives would become the two members of Class L-4 when the SP&S bought out the A&CR in 1911.

Numbering

Upon the acquisition of the A&CR by the SP&S both locomotives were renumbered and placed into Class L-4. A&CR number 6 was renumbered SP&S number 53 on February 24, 1911. A&CR number 7 was renumbered SP&S number 54 on February 24, 1911.

Disposition

SP&S number 53 was sold to Warren CC on May 6, 1920. SP&S number 54 was dismantled in May 1924.