The WM classed their 2-10-0s as I-1 and I-2, and essentially based the locomotive from their successful 2-8-0 Consolidations. Great Western Railway of Colorado 2-10-0 #90 during her years operating in freight service. The Decapod was manufactured by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1924.
How many Baldwin 2-10-0 Decapod locomotives still exist?
Baldwin developed two standard 2-10-0s for railroads with low axle-load requirements. Thirteen Decapod locomotives survive in the US, including two Baldwin standards, six Russian Decapods and one PRR I1.
What happened to the Russian decapods?
Small and light-footed, these Russian decapods proved popular with smaller railroads, and many of them remained in service long after the USRA’s control of the railroads ceased. Many indeed lasted until the end of steam on those railroads.
When was the Baldwin locomotive built?
It was built in March 1918 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works for the Russian Government as a broad gauge (5 foot gauge) engine, but due to the Russian Revolution it was kept in the USA. It was converted to standard gauge, and given to the Pennsylvania Railroad, before being purchased by the St. Louis–San Francisco Railway.
