EBT Locomotive Roster:
18
EBT Locomotive Roster:
18
| Number: 18 | Name: none | |
|---|---|---|
| Date Built: 8/1920 | Date Purchased: 1920 | Date Sold: none |
| Line Built for: East Broad Top | Disposition: Unserviceable | |
| Builder: Baldwin | Model: 12-34 1/4-E | Serial Number: 53541 |
| Style: coal fired steam | Type: Mikado | Wheel Arrangement: 2-8-2 |
| Track Gauge: 3' | Tractive Effort: 30,600 | Engine Power: 180 psi |
| Valve Gear/Transmission: Southern | Driver Size: 48" | Cylinder Bore: 20X24 |
| Weight: 164,200 | Engine Weight: | Adhesive Weight: 134,600 |
| Grate: | Fuel Capy.: | Water Capy.: |
#18 was the last and most powerful narrow gauge steamer bought by the EBT. She is still the largest loco on the line. As with her sisters she was a primary locomotive during the last years of the railroad. #18 broke down near the end of the common carrier ear shich is why #17 pulled the last trains. What was wrong with #18 is a mystery, but the rumor of her having broken a rod is disproved by and examination of her rods which are complete. In any event her air reservior is still stenciled "tested 3-13-56" indicating that she mah yave been reparied befor the end of operations.
#18 has not been restored to service, owing to her excessive size for tourist operations. In the early 1990's she and #16 were pulled out for the first time for display. #18 was pulled out for display during the 1999 Fall Spectacular. Plans were to offer photographs in the cab for a cost, but it appears that part did not work out.
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