Built by Alco-Brooks in February of 1923, CRIP 2-8-2 #2628 was used in both passenger and freight ssrvice throough its long years of service. Specs - K64 class, 63" drivers, 200 psi boiler pressure, 28x30" cylinders, eingine wt of 331,000 lb and tractive effort of 63,467 lb. After nearly 28 years of service, the loco was retired and sold for scrap in May of 1951. No date, location or photographer was listed for the photo.. |