Scale drawing of old Belgium
locomotive that the Isthmian Canal Commission fixed up for use.
Built between 1882 - 1887 by Raismes - St. Leonard - Cockerill to metric
system for French Canal Company, Acquired by I.C.C. from French in
1904. Appraised value in 1904, $4,000 each. Type 0-6-0
locomotive, 5'-0 gauge, "Belgium" tractice effort, 12,250 and
10,800 lbs at 10 M.P.H. Hauling Capacity, 1515 - 1722 tons on
level. Diameter of drivers, 47 1/4" Weight of engine,
56,640 lbs. |