Chicago & Northwestern 2-8-4 #2811  Contributor's Pick!       
Here's another example of the Alco built Berkshire type locomotive with 63" drivers and a mighty 240 psi boiler pressure. Great for hauling coal and freight on the CNW tracks. These brutes were retired in the early 1950's. This is a Robert M. Hanft photo.
Date: 6/1/1935 Location: South Pekin, IL Views: 2462 Collection Of:   Gary Everhart
Locomotives: CNW 2811(2-8-4)    Author:  Gary Everhart
Chicago & Northwestern 2-8-4 #2811
Picture Categories: Roster,Steam,Action This picture is part of album:  CNW STEAM ALBUM
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