| Title: |
CNW 2-8-2 #2459 - Chicago & North Western |
| Description: |
Beautiful action shot of this Alco-Richmond 2-8-2 Mikado built in November of 1918 for the Chicago & North Western Rwy. A short note on back states "E.B. on Linn Co Rwy 10-15-43." Specs - serial #58393, class J, 62" drivers, 185 psi boiler pressure, 27x32" cylinders, engine weight of 304,500 lb, tractive effort of 59,167 lb. A stoker was applied in October 1940. The class remained in widespread service well into the 1950s. Unknown photographer. |
| Photo Date: |
10/15/1943 Upload Date: 3/10/2019 7:26:39 AM |
| Location: |
Cedar Rapids, IA |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CNW 2459(2-8-2) |
| Views: |
398 Comments: 2 |
