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noun
a system for classifying steam locomotives according to the total number of wheels on the front trucks, drivers, and rear trucks, in that order. For example, a Pacific locomotive is designated as 4-6-2.
Origin:
after Frederic M. Whyte, engineer for the New York Central Railroad c1900, who devised the system
after Frederic M. Whyte, engineer for the New York Central Railroad c1900, who devised the system
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