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Best Friend of Charleston
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West Point Foundry

Best Friend of Charleston

West Point Foundry 0-4-0

United States · 1830

1830 · Pioneers · Steam

Best Friend of Charleston

Best Friend

Scrapped · 0-4-0 · Whyte 0-4-0

Specification

Specification plate for Best Friend of Charleston
ClassWest Point Foundry 0-4-0
NicknamesBest Friend
BuilderWest Point Foundry
Year introduced1830
Country builtUnited States
RegionUnited States
OperatorsSouth Carolina Canal and Rail Road Company
EraPioneers
Motive powerSteam
RoleMixed traffic
Whyte0-4-0
UICB
Wheel arrangement0-4-0
Gauge1,435 mm — standard gauge
Quantity built1
PowerVertical boiler, American-built
Top speed25 km/h · 16 mph
WeightAbout 4.5 tons
LengthVery short, vertical-boiler 0-4-0
StatusScrapped

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