RDG 2-8-0 #729 - Philadelphia & Reading  Contributor's Pick!       
Built by the Reading shops in 1906, this is an example of the I2-e class with its small 50" drivers. It developed 175 psi boiler pressure to use in its 20"x24" cylinders. It's overall engine weight was 154,500 lb and it could generate a modest 28,560 lb tractive effort. Mac Miller photo
Date: 10/23/1934 Location: Bridgeport, CT   Map Show Bridgeport on a rail map Views: 687 Collection Of:   Gary Everhart
Locomotives: RDG 729(2-8-0)    Author:  Gary Everhart
RDG 2-8-0 #729 - Philadelphia & Reading
Picture Categories: Roster,Steam,Action This picture is part of album:  RDG STEAM ABLUM
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