CNW 2-8-2 #2459 - Chicago & North Western         
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.
Date: 10/15/1943 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA   Map Show Cedar Rapids on a rail map Views: 400 Collection Of:   Gary Everhart
Locomotives: CNW 2459(2-8-2)    Author:  Gary Everhart
CNW 2-8-2 #2459 - Chicago & North Western
Picture Categories: Roster,Steam,Action This picture is part of album:  CNW STEAM ALBUM
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Mike Maskel General NICE SHOT 3/10/2019 9:57:24 AM
Cameron Gearhart General I am a Iowan myself this is so cool to see. 12/23/2021 7:08:49 PM

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