CNW 4-6-2 #618 - Chicago & North Western         
Built by Alco-Schenectady in September of 1917 as CNW #1618, it was rebuilt in June of 1939 with the boiler pressure increased to 200 psi resulting in an increased tractive effort. In October of 1939, a stoker was applied. Finally, the loco was renumbered CNW 618 in 1952. No final disposition date was found but it was scrapped by the end of 1950's. Rebuilt specs - serial #57917, class, E, 75" drivers, 200 psi boiler pressure, 25x28" cylinders, engine wt of 263,500 lb, tractive effort of 39,600 lb. No photographer was listed for the photo.
Date: 5/31/1954 Location: Des Plaines, IL Views: 111 Collection Of:   Gary Everhart
Locomotives: CNW 618(4-6-2)    Author:  Gary Everhart
CNW 4-6-2 #618 - Chicago & North Western
Picture Categories: Roster,Steam This picture is part of album:  CNW 4-6-2's - Part 2 - #600's
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