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Viewing Album: CNW 4-6-2's - Part 2 - #600's
By:
Gary Everhart
Dates:
11/15/1953 - 5/19/1956
Album Info:
This album is the second group of class E Chicago & North Western 4-6-2 Pacific type steam locomotives photos. There were nearly 200 in the C&NW E class making it one of the largest groups they had on the roster. Most served for nearly 40 plus years before being phased out. Most of the photos were taken in the mid-1950's as they were nearing retirement.
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Title:
CNW 4-6-2 #605 - Chicago & North Western
Description:
Caught by an unknown photographer is CNW 4-6-2 Pacific #605 sitting in the Proviso Yard. Built by Alco-Schenectady in December of 1915, it was one of about 200 in the 4-6-2 Pacific fleet used for commuter service around the Chicago area. The loco was renumbered late in 1952 to CNW 605. No final disposition date was found for this loco. Specs - serial #55535, class E, 75" drivers, 185 psi boiler pressure, 25x28" cylidners, engine wt of 261,000 lb, tractive effort of 36,700 lb. A stoker was applied in October of 1943. No photographer was listed for the photo.
Photo Date:
11/15/1953
Upload Date:
5/3/2023 7:20:20 AM
Location:
Proviso, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
101
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0
Title:
CNW 4-6-2 #605 - Chicago & North Western
Description:
One of the nearly 200 4-6-2 Pacifics in the Chicago & North Western fleets, this loco served for over 37 years in mostly commuter service. Built by Alco-Schenectady in December of 1915, it was later renumbered in 1952 to CNW #605. No final disposition date was found but most likely scrapped in late 1950's. Specs - serial #55535. class E, 75" drivers, 185 psi boiler pressure, 25x28" cylidners, engine wt of 261,000 lb, tractive effort of 36,700 lb. A stoker was applied in October of 1943. No photographer was listed for the photo.
Photo Date:
4/16/1954
Upload Date:
5/3/2023 7:20:18 AM
Location:
Proviso, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
115
Comments:
0
Title:
CNW 4-6-2 #618 - Chicago & North Western
Description:
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.
Photo Date:
5/31/1954
Upload Date:
5/3/2023 7:20:41 AM
Location:
Des Plaines, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
CNW 618(4-6-2)
Views:
111
Comments:
0
Title:
CNW 4-6-2 #608 - Chicago & North Western
Description:
With steam up and a full load of coal in the tender, CNW 4-6-2 Pacific #608 is ready to roll. Built by Alco-Schenectady in December of 1915 as CNW 1608, it was later shortened to CNW 608 in 1952. No final disposition date was found for the loco. Specs - serial #55538, class E, 75" drivers, 185 psi boiler pressure, 25x28" cylidners, engine wt of 261,000 lb, tractive effort of 36,700 lb. A stoker was applied in October of 1943. No photographer was listed for the photo.
Photo Date:
1/6/1955
Upload Date:
5/3/2023 7:20:25 AM
Location:
West Chicago, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
86
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0
Title:
CNW 4-6-2 #607 - Chicago & North Western
Description:
With a head of steam and a tender full of coal, CNW 4-6-2 Pacific #607 is ready to roll on its day's schedule. Built by Alco-Schenectady in December of 1915 as CNW 1607, ti was later renumbered to CNW 607 in 1952. No final disposition date was found for the loco but it was scrapped. Specs - serial #55537, class E, 75" drivers, 185 psi boiler pressure, 25x28" cylinders, engine wt of 261,000 lb, tractive effort of 36,700 lb. A stoker was applied in March of 1941. No photographer was listed for the photo.
Photo Date:
4/10/1955
Upload Date:
5/3/2023 7:20:23 AM
Location:
Des Plaines, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
86
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0
Title:
CNW 4-6-2 #615 - Chicago & North Western
Description:
One of the nearly 200 4-6-2 Pacifics that was the backbone of Chicago & North Western commuter service for decades, CNW 4-6-2 #615 is an excellent example of the E class. Built by Alco-Schenectady in October of 1916 as CNW #1615, it was later renumbered to simply CNW 615 in 1952. No final disposition date was found but it would have been scrapped by late 1950's. Specs - class E, 75" drivers, 185 psi boiler pressure, 25x28" cylinders, engine wt of 263,500 lb, tractive effort of 39,600 lb. A stoker was applied in July of 1943. No photographer was listed for the photo.
Photo Date:
4/10/1955
Upload Date:
5/3/2023 7:20:35 AM
Location:
Highland Park, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
78
Comments:
0
Title:
CNW 4-6-2 #610 - Chicago & North Western
Description:
Sitting in an unidentified yard in the Chicago area is CNW 4-6-2 Pacific #610. Built by Alco-Schenectady in October of 1916 as CNW #1610, it was later rebuilt in March of 1941 with added stoker and an increased psi and tractive effort. In 1952, the loco was renumbered to just CNW 610. No final disposition date was found. Rebuilt specs - serial #56229, 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.
Photo Date:
5/19/1955
Upload Date:
5/3/2023 7:20:28 AM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
93
Comments:
0
Title:
CNW 4-6-2 #604 - Chicago & North Western
Description:
Long before a GP9 carried the number 604, this steamer had the honor. Built by Alco-Schenectady in December of 1915 as CNW 4-6-2 Pacific #1604, the loco served 37 years before being renumbered in 1952 to CNW 604 as seen in this photo. No final disposition date could be found for the loco. Specs - serial #55534, class E, 75" drivers, 185 psi boiler pressure, 25x28" cylinders, engine wt of 261,000 lb, tractive effort of 36,700 lb. A stoker was apllied in October of 1943. No photographer was listed for the photo.
Photo Date:
6/25/1955
Upload Date:
5/3/2023 7:20:14 AM
Location:
Barrington, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
94
Comments:
0
Title:
CNW 4-6-2 #612 - Chicago & North Western
Description:
Standing in the Barringon, IL, yard on Christmas Day in 1955 was Chicago & North Western 4-6-2 Pacific #610 and ready to roll out. Built by Alco-Schenectady in October of 1916 as CNW #1612, it was later renumbered CNW 612 in 1952. No final disposition date was found for the loco but it would have been scrapped in the late 1950's. Specs - serial #56231, class E, 75" drivers, 185 psi boiler pressure, 25x28" cylinders, engine wt of 263,500 lb, tractive effort of 39,600 lb. A stoker was applied in May of 1942. No photographer was listed for the photo.
Photo Date:
12/25/1955
Upload Date:
5/3/2023 7:20:30 AM
Location:
Barrington, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
CNW 612(4-6-2)
Views:
92
Comments:
0
Title:
CNW 4-6-2 #617 - Chicago & North Western
Description:
One of only two E class Pacifics to be fitted with an air-smoothed casing like the E-4 Hudsons (#620 was the other loco), CNW #617 looks odd as it sits in the scrap line in Chicago, IL, with the missing piece over its smokestack. Originally built by Alco-Schenectady in September of 1917 as CNW 1617, it went through a major rebuild in October of 1941 included the streamlined engine shroud, an applied stoker and an increased boiler pressure to psi to 200 psi. It was renumbered CNW 617 in 1952. After nearly 39 years of service the loco was scrapped on 7/6/1956. Rebuilt specs - class E, 75" drivers, 200 psi boiler pressure, 25x28" cylinders, engine wt of 279,000 lb, tractive effort of 39,600. No photographer was listed for the photo.
Photo Date:
3/31/1956
Upload Date:
5/3/2023 7:20:38 AM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
CNW 617(4-6-2)
Views:
155
Comments:
0
Title:
CNW 4-6-2 #620 - Chicago & North Western
Description:
Only two class E 4-6-2 Pacifics were given the streamlined shroud - CNW #620 seen here and CNW #617. Originally built by Alco-Schenectady as a traditional CNW 4-6-2 Pacific #1620, it went through several changes during its lifetime. In August of 1938, the boiler pressure was increased to 200 psi resulting in an increased tractive effort. In February of 1940, a stoker was applied. In December of 1941, the loco was streamlined with a new engine shroud seen in this photo. Finally, the loco was renumbered CNW 620 in 1952. After nearly 39 years of service, the loco was scrapped in August of 1956. This may be one of the very last photos taken of it before meeting the scrapper's torch. Rebuilt specs - 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.
Photo Date:
3/31/1956
Upload Date:
5/3/2023 7:20:43 AM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
126
Comments:
0
Title:
CNW 4-6-2 #614 - Chicago & North Western
Description:
Built by Alco-Schenectady in October of 1916 as CNW 1614, it led a useful life for the Chicago & North Western. The loco was rebuilt in August of 1941 with an added stoker and an increased psi. Surprisingly, the loco was still in full service in 1954 and ironically, its last run on 5/22/1956 in Chicago was to replace a broken down diesel. Rebuilt specs - serial #56233, class E, 75" drivers, 200 psi boiler pressure, 25x28" cylinders, engine wt of 263,500 lb, tractive effort of 39,600 lb. A stoker was applied in May of 1942. No photographer was listed for the photo.
Photo Date:
5/19/1956
Upload Date:
5/3/2023 7:20:32 AM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
128
Comments:
0
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