Est_441_to_485

Est 441 to 485

Est 441 to 485 was a class of 45 French 0-4-2 locomotives for mixed service, built in 1885 for the Chemins de fer de l'Est.[1] They were the final development of the 0-4-2 locomotive in France.[2]

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Construction history

The locomotives were built by Société Alsacienne de Constructions Mécaniques (SACM) at their works in Graffenstaden and Belfort.[3]

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References

  1. Vilain (1980), pp. 120–122.
  2. Gillot (1976), pp. 85–87.

Bibliography

  • Davies, John (July 2001). Chemins de fer de l’Est Locomotive List 1839–1938 (Third ed.). Woodbridge, Queensland: Dr. John Davies. ISBN 0-646-06600-5.
  • Gillot, Jean (1976). Les Locomotives a Vapeur de la S.N.C.F. Région Est (in French). Editions Picador.
  • Vilain, Lucien-Maurice (1980). L'Évolution des locomotives à vapeur de la compagnie des chemins de fer de l'Est 1853-1938 (in French). éditions Pygmalion. ISBN 2-85704-081-4.

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