CRIP 2-8-2 #2679 - Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific         
Built by Alco-Brooks in June of 1926, this was a versatile loco for passenger and freight. Specs - K-64b, 63" drivers, 215 psi boiler pressure, 28x30" cylinders, engine wt of 355,000 lb and tractive effort of 68,227. With a booster added the te went up 11,244 lb more. The loco was retired and sold for scrap in August of 1952 after 26 years of service. The photo was taken by R. H. Carlson.
Date: 5/31/1947 Location: St Paul, MN Views: 30 Collection Of:   Gary Everhart
Locomotives: CRIP 2679(2-8-2)    Author:  Gary Everhart
CRIP 2-8-2 #2679 - Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
Picture Categories: Roster,Steam This picture is part of album:  CRIP 2-8-2 Mikados, Part 3
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