| Title: |
MILW 2-6-6-2 #59 - Chicago, Milwaukee, St Paul & Pacific |
| Description: |
The unique "cobra-hooded" Coffin type feedwater heater can be easily seen on this photo. Built by Alco-Schenectady in December of 1910 as MILW #5008, it was renumbered in 1912 to #9508, simplified in November of 1929, renumbered MILW #9308 and fianlly renumbered again to MILW #59 seen here. The loco was retired in December of 1951 after 41 years of service. Simplified specs - 57" drivers, 200 psi boiler pressure, four 21 1/2x30" cylinders, engine weight of 390,300 lb and tractive effort of 82,720 lb. This is a Robert Graham photo No date or location was given so an approximate was used. |
| Photo Date: |
6/1/1948 Upload Date: 7/2/2024 6:00:17 AM |
| Location: |
unknown, WA |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
MILW 59(2-6-6-2) |
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