Built by Alco-Brooks in December of 1916, this 2-8-0 Consolidation served well until dieselization made it obsolete. It was scrapped in September of 1953. Specs - serial #56551, K-8c class, 61" drivers, 200 psi boiler pressure, 24x30" cylinders, engine weight of 219,400 lb, tractive effort of 48,2009 lb. An unknown photographer took this photo but no location or actual date was given. |