CNW 4-6-2 #2909 - Chicago & North Western  Contributor's Pick!       
Here is an example of a 1923 Alco-Schenectady built class E-2 Pacific. A total of 186 were built in a 14 year period making it another large uniform power group on the CNW roster. They all had tall stepping 79" drivers, developed an impressive 225 psi boiler pressure for their 26"x28" cylinders. The engine weight hovered around 295,000 lb and it could produce a medium tractive effort of 45,823 lb. The date is approximate.
Date: 10/1/1950 Location: Unknown, IL Views: 1258 Collection Of:   Gary Everhart
Locomotives: CNW 2909(4-6-2)    Author:  Gary Everhart
CNW 4-6-2 #2909 - Chicago & North Western
Picture Categories: Roster,Steam,Action This picture is part of album:  Chicago & North Western Steam Locomotives
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