| Solid, massive and powerful, this 2-8-4 Kanawha (C&O name for Berkshires) was built by Also in 1943. These K-4s were among the heaviest and longest 2-8-4s in service and were known for good performance. Specs - K-4 class, 69" drivers, impressive 245 psi boiler pressue, 26x34" cylinders, engine weight of 460,000 lb, tractive effort of 69.368 lb. Scrapped by May of 1961. C.W. Jernstrom photo |