Title: |
CNW 4-6-2 #597 - Chicago & North Western |
Description: |
This good looking 4-6-2 Pacific was one of over 180 4-6-2's that supported the Chicago & North Western commuter service around Chicago & Milwaukee. Built by Alco-Schenectady in March of 1914 as CNW #1597, it was much later renumbered to just CNW 597 as seen here. No final disposition date was found for the loco. Specs - class E, 75" drivers, 185 psi boiler pressure, 25x28" cylinders, engine wt of 261,000 lb, tractive effort of 36,700 lb. A stoker was apllied in March of 1944. No photographer was listed for the photo. |
Photo Date: |
10/9/1955 Upload Date: 5/1/2023 4:07:23 AM |
Location: |
Barrington, IL |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
Roster,Yard,Steam |
Locomotives: |
CNW 597(4-6-2) |
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