CA 2-6-0 #2408 - Chicago & Alton  Contributor's Pick!       
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
Date: 5/11/1947 Location: Chicago, IL   Map Show Chicago on a rail map Views: 317 Collection Of:   Gary Everhart
Locomotives: CA 2408(2-6-0)    Author:  Gary Everhart
CA 2-6-0 #2408 - Chicago & Alton
Picture Categories: Roster,Steam This picture is part of album:  Chicago & Alton 2-8-0 Moguls
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