Locomotive Development on the
Lehigh Valley Railroad 1855-1936
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Built by Richard Norris and Sons in December 1855. A wood burning engine of the 4-4-0 type with cylinders13" x 24", Drivers 60", weight 46,500lbs. Records indicate this to be ther first locomotive built for the Lehigh Valley Railroad proper. |
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Built by McKay and Alders in May 1866 in East Boston, Mass. 4-6-0 type with 18" x 22" cylinders and 54" drivers. In the same year, this company also built the TIOGA of the same size and type as the TOWANDA. In addition to these, the company built two other engines in this same year, the "SAMPSON" and the "HERCULES" type 0-6-0, 16" x 22" cylinders and 48" drivers. |
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This locomotive was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Company in July 1866 to specificiations prepared by Mr. Alexander Mitchell, Master Mechanic of the Lehigh and Mahanoy Railroad company, 20" x 24" cylinders, 48" drivers, weight 85,720 lbs. The name "CONSOLIDATION" was given in view of the consolidation of two railroads; namely, Lehigh Valley Railroad and the Lehigh and Mahanoy Railroad and not because of any special wheel arrangement as is sometimes referred to. It was the first engine ever built of this type. This design of locomotive established a type that was used in practically all parts of the world. |
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Built at the South Easton shops in January 1868, the first engine to be built at these shops - 17" x 22" cylinders, 60" drivers, 4-4-0 type. The gentleman with the white apron is Phillip Huber, for many years a cook on the Pay Car. The gentleman directly in front of him is J. H. Wilhelm who was the paymaster. |
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Built by E.S. Norris, Lancaster, Pa., in September 1867. A decapod, one of two engines built of this type, the other being named the "ANT" and undoubtedly the first ones built of this type. They were also built to the specifications of Alexander Mitchell. 20" x 26" cylinders, 48" drivers, weight 97,000lbs. On account of their long wheel bases they did not prove a success and were subsequently rebuilt, one pair of drivers being removed and a trailer wheel added. |
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Built at Delano, Pa. on the Lehigh Valley Railroad in August 1869, a 2-6-0 type, cylinders 18" x 24", drivers 61 1/2", weight 90,600lbs. This engine was rebuilt at Delano in 1886, remaining the same type and continued in service until 1902. |
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A freight engine built by the Baldwin Locomotive Company in August 1869, 4-6-0 type, cylinders 18" x 22", drivers 54", weight 80,304lbs. Continued in service until about 1905 |
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"L. CHAMBERLAIN"  |
Built at Delano, PA. in June 1870, cylinders 17" x 24", drivers 61" type 2-6-0. This picture was taken Ju1y 4, 1870, shortly after the engine entered the service and apparently was dressed up for the occasion. |
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"L. CHAMBERLAIN" as rebuilt  |
Sixteen years later (1886). Note diamond stack has been removed. |
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Built at Hazleton, Pa., January 1870, cylinders 20" x 24", drivers 48", weight 88,000lbs, type 0-8-0. Discarded in 1885. Note boiler pump attached to crosshead. |
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Built by William Mason of Taunton, Massachusetts in 1875. This engine was of unusual design. Our records are vague concerning the engine except that it originally belonged to the Utica, Ithaca and Elmira Railroad. |
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A passenger engine built in the South Easton Shops in September 1870. 4-4-0 type, 17" x 22" cylinders, 60" drivers, weight 85,120lbs. Out of service some time prior to 1905. |
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Built by William Mason of Taunton, Massachusetts in 1870, type 4-6-0, cylinders 17" x 24", drivers 48", weight 76,400lbs. |