Celanese Porter Fireless #1

Fireless Description

• Manufacturer: H. K. Porter Company
• Production era: 1943
• Had all of the functions of a steam engine but used an external steam source. When the pressure got low, it went back to the source for more steam
• Fireless engines were designed to work around industries where sparks or flames created potential fire hazards

# 1

• Built for a Celanese corporation plant in Celco, VA (near Narrows)
• Last used in 1966

Class Specifications

• Length: 22 ft
• Height: 12 ft
• Width:
• Weight: 70,000 lbs.
• Wheel configuration: 0-4-0
• Boiler pressure :150 psi
• Tractive effort: 12,700 lbs
• Cylinder, bore and stroke: 20 x 18 in.
• Driving wheels: 34 in