Berkshire
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-000529
A type of steam locomotive characterized by a 2-8-4 wheel arrangement, meaning two leading wheels, eight driving wheels, and four trailing wheels. This configuration provides a balance of power for hauling heavy freight and speed for passenger service. The Berkshire class was developed in the early 20th century for demanding railway operations.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-000529 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Rail equipment |
| Translations | German: Berkshire; Spanish: Berkshire; French: Berkshire |
Record as JSON
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"subject": "Rail equipment",
"translations": {
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"es": "Berkshire",
"fr": "Berkshire"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/berkshire/"
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Record 578 of 7,311 in Industrial and trades terminology (MLC-0113). Request the full dataset.