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GN 2-6-2 #1604 - Great Northern |
Description: |
Built by the Burnham, Wms & Co (Baldwin predecessor) in April of 1907, this 2-6-2 Prairie style steam locomotive appears to be sitting in the scrap line.The Great Northern wasn't really satisfied with these 2-6-2s. Their use in fast freight brought to light the wheel arrangement's instability at speed. Most were relegated to branch-line service. Specs - serial #30717, class J-2, 69" drivers, 210 psi boiler pressure, 22x30" cylinders, engine weight of 209,000 lb, tractive effort of 37,563 lb. No date was given for the photo so an approximate one was used.Robert Graham photo |
Photo Date: |
6/1/1935 Upload Date: 5/3/2021 10:59:00 AM |
Location: |
Superior, WI |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
Roster,Steam |
Locomotives: |
GN 1604(2-6-2) |
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194 Comments: 0 |
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GN 2-6-2 #1639 - Great Northern |
Description: |
Another 2-6-2 Prairie style steam locomotive sits in a scrap line. Built by Burnham, Wms & Co (Baldwin predecessor) in June of 1907 as GN 1639it served until being sidelined. The Great Northern wasn't really satisfied with these 2-6-2s. Their use in fast freight brought to light the wheel arrangement's instability at speed. Most were relegated to branch-line service. Specs - serial #31000, class J-2, 69" drivers, 210 psi boiler pressure, 22x30" cylinders, engine weight of 209,000 lb, tractive effort of 37,563 lb. No date was given for the photo so an approximate one was used. Robert Graham photo |
Photo Date: |
9/1/1935 Upload Date: 5/3/2021 10:59:04 AM |
Location: |
Superior, WI |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
Roster,Steam |
Locomotives: |
GN 1639(2-6-2) |
Views: |
174 Comments: 0 |
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