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CIM 2-10-2 #658 - Chicago & Illinois Midland |
| Description: |
This 2-10-2 Santa Fe type of steam locomotive was originally built by ALCo-Brooks in July of 1917 for the Wabash RR as their #2515 (serial #57567). Through the broker company George Car & Locomotive, the Wabash unit was sold to the Chicago & Illinois Midland on 2/2/1950 where it lasted on the roster until retirement and scrapping in January of 1953. Specs - G-4 class, 64" drivers, 210 psi boiler pressure, 29x32" cylinders, engine weight of 395,000 lb, tractive effort of 75,079 lb. The photographer was Arthur B. Johnson. |
| Photo Date: |
6/4/1950 Upload Date: 9/26/2022 6:30:03 AM |
| Location: |
Springfield, IL |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
CIM 658(2-10-2) |
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166 Comments: 0 |
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CIM 2-10-2 #658 - Chicago & Illinois Midland |
| Description: |
Here is another view of the former Wabash 2-10-2 #2515 after the sale to the Chicago & Illinois Midland via the railroad brokerage firm Georgia Car & Locomotive Company. Built by ALCo-Brooks in July of 1917 (serial #57571, it was an excellent loco well suited for long drags of cars through Illinois. The loco was finally retired in January of 1953. Specs - G-4 class, 64" drivers, 210 psi boiler pressure, 29x32" cylinders, engine weight of 395,000 lb, tractive effort of 75,079 lb. The photographer was Arthur B. Johnson. |
| Photo Date: |
6/4/1950 Upload Date: 9/26/2022 6:30:05 AM |
| Location: |
Taylorville, IL |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
CIM 658(2-10-2) |
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153 Comments: 0 |
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