8272 - the SNCF 2-8-2 'Mikado' class 141R coal burning loco No:141-R-1264
Loco details: 141 R 1264 SNCF from Argentan depot
Tender details: 30 R 1264 SNCF from Argentan depot
Prototype information
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At the end of the Second World War, the SNCF were severely damaged due to bombing by the Germans and the Allies. Over 13,000 locomotives were destroyed. In 1944, a French Mission visited the United States to discuss the manufacture of replacement locomotives designed for both passenger service and freight traffic. Based on French technical suggestions the 141R was developed. The 2-8-2 wheel arrangement well suited for a mixed traffic locomotive was a blend of French and American standards and practices in 1945. In order to recover from the devastating effects of the war as quickly as possible, production was shared between Baldwin, Alco and Lima, with construction taking place both in the US and in Canada. A total of 1,340 locomotives were built. In service, they proved robust and reliable, easily maintainable and were liked by the crews due to the good cab design. 141Rs were used on all of the SNCF lines. Some variations existed in the design of frames, wheels, pony trucks, etc. The biggest difference was the fuel used: coal burners and oil burners. |
| Type | 141R |
| Number built: | 1340 |
| Operating area : | All Regions |
| Maximum speed: | 100 km/h (60 mile/h) |
| Power | 2300HP |
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Weight |
115 tons |
| Date entered service: | 1945 |
| Builders | Baldwin, Alco and Lima in the USA and Canada |