EJE 2-8-2 #738 - Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Rwy         
A pair of sister 2-8-2 Mikados built by Aclo-Brooks in March of 1918 sit side by side in the Joliet yard. EJE #738 lasted until being sold to the Purdy Co as scrap in September of 1948, the month of the photo. This may be the last photo that was ever taken of this and EJE 743 who was also sold at the same time. #739 Specs - serial #58214, 63" drivers, 185 psi boiler pressure, 28x30" cylinders, engine weight of 313,9600 lb, tractive effort of 58,707 lb. #743 - serial #58218. Unknown photographer
Date: 9/1/1948 Location: Joliet, IL Views: 380 Collection Of:   Gary Everhart
Locomotives: EJE 738(2-8-2) EJE 743(2-8-2)    Author:  Gary Everhart
EJE 2-8-2 #738 - Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Rwy
Picture Categories: Roster,Yard,Steam This picture is part of album:  Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Steam Locomotives
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