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By:Gary Everhart
Dates:8/28/1952 - 8/28/1952
Album Info:Nice b&w action shot of the streamlined Grand Trunk Western 4-8-4 #6407 in Chicago, IL.
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GTW 4-8-4 #6407 - Grand Trunk Western
Title:  GTW 4-8-4 #6407 - Grand Trunk Western
Description:  Beautifully stylized streamlining makes this 1938 Lima built 4-8-4 stand out from other steam locomotives. Note on the back " Grand Trunk Western 6407 backing down the C&WI near 47th St. & Wentworth Ave." Lima, 1938, Specs - U-4b class, streamlined, 77" drivers, impressive 275 psi boiler pressure, 24x30" cylinders, engine weight of 382,700 lb, tractive effort of 52,457 lb. The class (6 in total) were retired between 1960-61. Anthony H. Perles photo
Photo Date:  8/28/1952  Upload Date: 2/10/2017 5:12:22 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Track,Action
Locomotives:  GTW 6407(4-8-4)
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