| Title: |
CA 2-6-0 #2408 - Chicago & Alton |
| Description: |
Here is another 1899 Burnham, Wms & Co (Baldwin) built Mogul for the Chicago & Alton RR. Specifics - F3 class originally, ex-#300, exx-326, original built with 57" drivers, 200 psi boiler pressure, compound 20x28" cylinders, engine weight of 159,800 lb, tractive effort of 30,710 lb. In the 1920's, they were refitted with 62" drivers with a loss in tractive effort. The class of locomotives was simplified later, restored 57" drivers and reclassified as K-18. The loco was scrapped in April of 1947. Howard Davis photo |
| Photo Date: |
5/11/1947 Upload Date: 2/17/2015 5:13:06 AM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
CA 2408(2-6-0) |
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