C&EI 2-8-2 1924 - Chicago & Eastern Illinois  Contributor's Pick!       
This 1912 Alco built Mikado is working a freight haul. Built as an N-1 class loco, it had 63" drivers, generated 175 psi, and developed 55,533 lb tractive effort. Later, the loco was rebuilt to the N-4 class. After nearly 38 years of service, it was sold for scrap in March of 1950 to Briggs & Turivas. Warren W. McCleary, Jr photo. Date is approximate.
Date: 6/1/1940 Location: Unknown, IL Views: 920 Collection Of:   Gary Everhart
Locomotives: CEI 1924(2-8-2)    Author:  Gary Everhart
C&EI 2-8-2 1924 - Chicago & Eastern Illinois
Picture Categories: Roster,Steam,Action This picture is part of album:  C&EI STEAM ALBUM
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Zachary Walters General Great Photo One of my favorite Fallen Flags. 11/17/2013 11:53:47 AM
David Harding General I agree Zachary. The C&EI is my favorite fallen flag. I have a family connection to the railroad 11/17/2013 8:39:29 PM

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