Built by Alco-Brooks in July of 1912 as CM&StP #1853 (serial #51432), it was renumbered in 1938 to CMStP&P 688. The loco lasted until retirement in April of 1953. Specs - 63" drivers, 200 psi boiler pressure, 26x30" cylinders, engine weight of 277,800 lb, tractive effort of 54,723 lb. An unknown photographer recorded this image. |