UP 4-12-2 #9011         
The aging UP 4-12-2 #9011 "Union Pacific" type wheel configuration was built by Alco-Brooks in August of 1926 (serial #67034, class UP-2). This 3 cylinder loco was built to have more power and ride better at higher speeds than previous models. This loco served until being scrapped in June of 1955. Specs - 67" drivers, impressive 220 psi boiler pressure, two 27x32" outside cylinders & one 27x31 inside cylinder, engine weight of 495,500 lb, impressive tractive effort of 96,646 lb. An unidentified photographer took this photo.
Date: 10/1/1949 Location: Topeka, KS   Map Show Topeka on a rail map Views: 223 Collection Of:   Gary Everhart
Locomotives: UP 9011(4-12-2)    Author:  Gary Everhart
UP 4-12-2 #9011
Picture Categories: Roster,Steam This picture is part of album:  UP 4-12-2's "Union Pacific" type
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Timothy Holliday General Sweet. Great shot. 5/31/2022 1:30:36 PM

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