Title: |
SLSF 2-8-0 #984 - St Louis - San Francisco |
Description: |
This loco has the distinction of being one of the longest surviving class 970 2-8-0 Consolidation having served until being scrapped in June of 1951. Most in the class were hit by the scrapper's torch in the late 1940's. Built by Baldinw in 1906 (serial #29797), it served for nearly 45 years. Specs - 55" drivers, 200 psi boiler pressure, 21x28" cylinders, engine weight of 181,500 lb, tractive effort of 38,160 lb. Arthur B. Johnson photo |
Photo Date: |
7/11/1948 Upload Date: 12/24/2022 5:18:35 AM |
Location: |
Afton, OK |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
Roster,Yard,Steam |
Locomotives: |
SLSF 984(2-8-0) |
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