4-8-4 Class GS-4 'Golden State' SP Profile and Models
4449 Daylight Special at East Lansing, Michigan in July 2009. ©Joe Ross
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The Southern Pacific GS-4 is a streamlined 4-8-4 "Golden State" type steam locomotive used on the Southern Pacific Company from 1941 to 1958. They were built by the Lima Locomotive Works and were numbered 4430 through 4457. "GS" stands for "Golden State" or "General Service." The GS-4s were passenger engines capable of 110 mph (180 km/h), though timetable speed limit never exceeded 75 mph or 121 km/h (A maximum speed of 75 mph was allowed in the Salinas Valley). Southern Pacific's premier passenger trains were pulled by GS-4s, the Coast Daylight, San Joaquin Daylight, Lark, Cascade, Golden State and Sunset Limited. The last GS-4 engines were deskirted and painted black in 1956; a GS-4 pulled its last passenger train in October 1958. All were retired by 1958. Southern Pacific 4449 is the only surviving GS-4 locomotive and is one of the most recognizable locomotives of all time. It was donated to the City of Portland in 1958 and moved to Oaks Amusement Park for static display until December of 1974 when the locomotive was removed from the park to undergo restoration. Today, the locomotive is operational and performs excursion services. |
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Type of Locomotive |
Steam |
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Builder |
Lima Locomotive Works |
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Build Dates |
1941 to 1942 |
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Total Built |
28 |
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Tractive Effort |
66,326 lbf (78,000 lbf with booster) |
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Top Speed |
110 mph |
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Wheel Configuration |
4-8-4 |
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Operated By |
Southern Pacific Company |
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Main Duties |
Express Passenger |
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In Service Until |
1958 |
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Surviving Examples |
1 |
Products awaiting categorisation
| Scale | Brand | Image | Construction Type | DCC Capability | Product Code | Product Title | Livery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N Gauge | Con-Cor |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
0001-003853 View |
GS-4 Northern 4-8-4 4437 of the Southern Pacific | Awaiting Categorisation |
| N Gauge | Con-Cor |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
0001-003854 View |
GS-4 Northern 4-8-4 4449 of the Southern Pacific | Awaiting Categorisation |
| N Gauge | Con-Cor |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
0001-003855 View |
GS-4 Northern 4-8-4 4432 of the Southern Pacific | Awaiting Categorisation |
| N Gauge | Con-Cor |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
0001-003858 View |
GS-4 Northern 4-8-4 4442 of the Southern Pacific | Awaiting Categorisation |
| N Gauge | Con-Cor |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
0001-003859 View |
GS-4 Northern 4-8-4 4445 of the Southern Pacific | Awaiting Categorisation |
| N Gauge | Con-Cor |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
0001-003860 View |
GS-4 Northern 4-8-4 4450 of the Southern Pacific | Awaiting Categorisation |
| N Gauge | Con-Cor |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
0001-003862 View |
GS-4 Northern 4-8-4 4455 of the Southern Pacific | Awaiting Categorisation |
| N Gauge | Con-Cor |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
0001-003863 View |
GS-4 Northern 4-8-4 4449 of the American Freedom Train | Awaiting Categorisation |
| N Gauge | Con-Cor |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
0001-003875 View |
GS-4 Northern 4-8-4 - undecorated | Awaiting Categorisation |
| N Gauge | Con-Cor |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
0001-003876 View |
GS-4 Northern 4-8-4 4430 of the Southern Pacific | Awaiting Categorisation |
| N Gauge | Con-Cor |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
0001-003877 View |
GS-4 Northern 4-8-4 4435 of the Southern Pacific | Awaiting Categorisation |
| N Gauge | Con-Cor |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
0001-003878 View |
GS-4 Northern 4-8-4 4438 of the Southern Pacific | Awaiting Categorisation |
| N Gauge | Con-Cor |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
0001-003879 View |
GS-4 Northern 4-8-4 481 of the Western Pacific | Awaiting Categorisation |
| N Gauge | Con-Cor |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
0001-003880 View |
GS-4 Northern 4-8-4 485 of the Western Pacific | Awaiting Categorisation |
| N Gauge | Con-Cor |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
0001-003881 View |
GS-4 Northern 4-8-4 486 of the Western Pacific | Awaiting Categorisation |
| N Gauge | Con-Cor |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
0001-003882 View |
GS-4 Northern 4-8-4 8750 of the Pennsylvania Railroad | Awaiting Categorisation |
| N Gauge | Con-Cor |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
0001-003883 View |
GS-4 Northern 4-8-4 8752 of the Pennsylvania Railroad | Awaiting Categorisation |
| N Gauge | Con-Cor |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
0001-003884 View |
GS-4 Northern 4-8-4 8755 of the Pennsylvania Railroad | Awaiting Categorisation |
| N Gauge | Con-Cor |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
0001-003885 View |
GS-4 Northern 4-8-4 832 of the Union Pacific | Awaiting Categorisation |
| N Gauge | Con-Cor |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Unpowered |
0001-003886 View |
GS-4 Northern 4-8-4 837 of the Union Pacific | |
| N Gauge | Con-Cor |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
0001-003887 View |
GS-4 Northern 4-8-4 835 of the Union Pacific | Awaiting Categorisation |
| N Gauge | Con-Cor |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
0001-003888 View |
GS-4 Northern 4-8-4 3776 of the Santa Fe | Awaiting Categorisation |
| N Gauge | Con-Cor |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
0001-003889 View |
GS-4 Northern 4-8-4 3778 of the Santa Fe | Awaiting Categorisation |
| N Gauge | Con-Cor |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
0001-003890 View |
GS-4 Northern 4-8-4 3782 of the Santa Fe | Awaiting Categorisation |
| N Gauge | Con-Cor |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
0001-003891 View |
GS-4 Northern 4-8-4 2654 of the Northern Pacific | Awaiting Categorisation |
| N Gauge | Con-Cor |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
0001-003892 View |
GS-4 Northern 4-8-4 2655 of the Northern Pacific | Awaiting Categorisation |
| N Gauge | Con-Cor |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
0001-003893 View |
GS-4 Northern 4-8-4 2656 of the Northern Pacific | Awaiting Categorisation |
| N Gauge | Con-Cor |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
0001-003894 View |
GS-4 Northern 4-8-4 1801 of the Rio Grande | Awaiting Categorisation |
| N Gauge | Con-Cor |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
0001-003895 View |
GS-4 Northern 4-8-4 1803 of the Rio Grande | Awaiting Categorisation |
| N Gauge | Con-Cor |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
0001-003896 View |
GS-4 Northern 4-8-4 1804 of the Rio Grande | Awaiting Categorisation |
| N Gauge | Kato |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
126-0301 View |
GS-4 Northern 4-8-4 4449 of the Southern Pacific | Awaiting Categorisation |
| N Gauge | Kato |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
126-0302 View |
GS-4 Northern 4-8-4 4453 of the Southern Pacific | Awaiting Categorisation |
| N Gauge | Kato |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
126-0303 View |
GS-4 Northern 4-8-4 4431 of the Southern Pacific | Awaiting Categorisation |
| N Gauge | Kato |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
126-0304 View |
GS-4 Northern 4-8-4 4438 of the Southern Pacific | Awaiting Categorisation |
| N Gauge | Kato |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
126-0305 View |
GS-4 Northern 4-8-4 4449 of the Southern Pacific | Awaiting Categorisation |
| N Gauge | Kato |
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Not set | Not set |
126-0306 View |
GS-4 Northern 4-8-4 4450 of the Southern Pacific | |
| N Gauge | Kato |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
126-0307 View |
GS-4 Northern 4-8-4 4449 of the Southern Pacific | Awaiting Categorisation |
| N Gauge | Kato |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
126-0307-DCC View |
GS-4 Northern 4-8-4 4449 of the Southern Pacific - digital fitted | Awaiting Categorisation |
| N Gauge | Kato |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
126-0307-LS View |
GS-4 Northern 4-8-4 4449 of the Southern Pacific - digital sound fitted | Awaiting Categorisation |
| N Gauge | Kato |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Unpowered |
126-0308 View |
GS-4 Northern 4-8-4 4433 of the Southern Pacific | |
| N Gauge | Kato |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
126-0308-DCC View |
GS-4 Northern 4-8-4 4433 of the Southern Pacific - digital fitted | Awaiting Categorisation |
| N Gauge | Kato |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
126-0308-LS View |
GS-4 Northern 4-8-4 4433 of the Southern Pacific - digital sound fitted | Awaiting Categorisation |
| N Gauge | Kato |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
126-0309 View |
GS-4 Northern 4-8-4 4445 of the Southern Pacific | Awaiting Categorisation |
| N Gauge | Kato |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
126-0309-DCC View |
GS-4 Northern 4-8-4 4445 of the Southern Pacific - digital fitted | Awaiting Categorisation |
| N Gauge | Kato |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
126-0309-LS View |
GS-4 Northern 4-8-4 4445 of the Southern Pacific - digital sound fitted | Awaiting Categorisation |
| N Gauge | Kato |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Unpowered |
126-0310 View |
GS-4 Northern 4-8-4 4454 of the Southern Pacific | |
| N Gauge | Kato |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
126-0310-DCC View |
GS-4 Northern 4-8-4 4454 of the Southern Pacific - digital fitted | Awaiting Categorisation |
| N Gauge | Kato |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
126-0310-LS View |
GS-4 Northern 4-8-4 4454 of the Southern Pacific - digital sound fitted | Awaiting Categorisation |
| N Gauge | Kato |
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Not set | Unpowered |
126-0311 View |
GS-4 Northern 4-8-4 4449 of the Southern Pacific | |
| N Gauge | Kato |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
126-0312 View |
GS-4 Northern 4-8-4 4449 of the BNSF | Awaiting Categorisation |
| N Gauge | Key Imports |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
SP4-8-4 View |
GS-4 4-8-4 4449 of the Southern Pacific | Awaiting Categorisation |
| O Gauge (1:43 Scale) | MTH |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC fitted, with sound |
30-1119-1 View |
GS-4 'Daylight' 4-8-4 #4449 of the Southern Pacific 'Daylight' with ProtoSound (3-rail AC) | Southern Pacific Lines |