Long before an EMD GP40 wore the number 3244, this 1909 Alco-Manchester 4-4-2 Atlantic type steam locomotive held the number. Outfitted for snow that typically collected on the line is #3244. Next to it stands BM 645, a 1927 Baldwin 0-8-0. Specs for #3244 - 79" drivers, 200 psi boiler pressure, 19x28" cylinders, engine weight of 178,600 lb, tractive effort of 21,751 lb. No date, location or photographer was listed for this photo. |