| Title: |
CO 2-6-6-6 #1632 - Chesapeake & Ohio |
| Description: |
What a massive and powerful steam locomotive was the Chesapeake & Ohio 2-6-6-6 Allegheny type. A total of 60 were built for the C&O but they all had a short service span just into the 1950's before being pulled and replaced by diesels. Specs - 67" drivers, impressive 260 psi boiler pressure, 22.5 x 33" cylinders, engine wt of 724,500 lb, impressive tractive effort of 110,200 lb.The photo is by C.W. Jernstrom. |
| Photo Date: |
8/10/1946 Upload Date: 7/14/2025 9:14:55 AM |
| Location: |
Richmond, VA |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
CO 1632(2-6-6-6) |
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