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Viewing Album: DMIR 2-8-8-4 Yellowstone Locomotives
By:
Gary Everhart
Dates:
6/1/1955 - 6/1/1955
Album Info:
Nice group of b&w photos of Duluth, Missabe and Iron Range 2-8-8-4 Yellowstone type steam locomotives. These were mostly 10x6" photos with no location, date or photographer information. Any help in identifying the location would be appreciated.
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Title:
DMIR 2-8-8-4 #220 - Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range
Description:
This massive monster was built by Baldwin in May of 1941 (serial #62526) to serve the DMIR with their long ore drags in Minnesota.The loco lasted in service until being sold for scrap in 1962. Specs - class M3, 63" drivers, 240 psi boiler pressure, 26x32" cylinders, engine weight of 695,040, tractive effort of 140, 000 lb. There was no date, location or photographer listed for this photo so an approximate date and location were used.
Photo Date:
6/1/1955
Upload Date:
1/10/2023 8:25:14 AM
Location:
Proctor, MN
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
DMIR 220(2-8-8-4)
Views:
161
Comments:
0
Title:
DMIR 2-8-8-4 #223 - Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range
Description:
Built by Baldwin in May of 1941 (serial #62529), the massive and powerful loco served in iron ore drags until being scrapped in 1963. Specs - class M3, 63" drivers, 240 psi boiler pressure, 26x32" cylinders, engine weight of 695,040, tractive effort of 140, 000 lb. There was no date, location or photographer listed for this photo so an approximate date and location were used.
Photo Date:
6/1/1955
Upload Date:
1/10/2023 8:25:16 AM
Location:
Unknown, MN
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
DMIR 223(2-8-8-4)
Views:
143
Comments:
0
Title:
DMIR 2-8-8-4 #224 - Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range
Description:
With a huge cloud of smoke, this 2-8-8-4 Yellowstone type steam locomotive, DMIR #224, takes off for another revenue service trip. Built by Baldwin in May of 1941, it lasted for nearly 21 years in service before being scrapped in 1962. Specs - class M3, 63" drivers, 240 psi boiler pressure, 26x32" cylinders, engine weight of 695,040, tractive effort of 140, 000 lb. There was no date, location or photographer listed for this photo so an approximate date and location were used.
Photo Date:
6/1/1955
Upload Date:
1/10/2023 8:27:26 AM
Location:
Unknown, MN
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
DMIR 224(2-8-8-4)
Views:
132
Comments:
0
Title:
DMIR 2-8-8-4 #225 - Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range
Description:
This loco is one of the 3 Yellowstone type steam locomotives that dodged the scrapper's torch. Built by Baldwin in May of 1941 (serial #62531), the loco was an impressive powerhouse used to move long drags of iron ore cars to Duluth and Two Harbors, MN. The loco was retired and donated to the Proctor Deevelopment Council where it was put on permanent display there. Specs - class M3, 63" drivers, 240 psi boiler pressure, 26x32" cylinders, engine weight of 695,040, tractive effort of 140, 000 lb. There was no date, location or photographer listed for this photo so an approximate date and location were used.
Photo Date:
6/1/1955
Upload Date:
1/10/2023 8:27:48 AM
Location:
Unknown, MN
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
DMIR 225(2-8-8-4)
Views:
184
Comments:
0
Title:
DMIR 2-8-8-4 #227 - Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range
Description:
Here is another of the three surviving 2-8-8-4 Yellowstone type steam locomotives built by Baldwin. This one was built in May of 1941 (serial #62533) and was last on the active roster in 1961. It was stored at Proctor, MN until being donated to the Lake Superior RR Museum in Duluth, MN. Specs - class M3, 63" drivers, 240 psi boiler pressure, 26x32" cylinders, engine weight of 695,040, tractive effort of 140, 000 lb. There was no date, location or photographer listed for this photo so an approximate date and location were used.
Photo Date:
6/1/1955
Upload Date:
1/10/2023 8:27:50 AM
Location:
Unknown, MN
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
DMIR 227(2-8-8-4)
Views:
160
Comments:
0
Title:
DMIR 2-8-8-4 #231 - Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range
Description:
The DMIR were so impressed with the first eight 2-8-8-4 Yellowstone type steam locomotives from Baldwin in 1941, they ordered another set in 1943. This one was built in January of 1943 (serial #64710) and lasted nearly 19 years in heavy iron ore drag service before being scrapped in 1962. Specs - M4 class, 63" drivers, 240 psi boiler pressure, 26x32" cylinders, engine weight of 699,700 lb, impressive tractive effort of 140,000 lb. There was no date, location or photographer listed for this photo so an approximate date and location were used.
Photo Date:
6/1/1955
Upload Date:
1/10/2023 8:27:53 AM
Location:
Unknown, MN
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
DMIR 231(2-8-8-4)
Views:
151
Comments:
0
Title:
DMIR 2-8-8-4 #232 - Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range
Description:
Built by Baldwin in January of 1943 as DMIR #232, this was the second batch of massive 2-8-8-4's that DMIR ordered from Baldwin as they were very pleased with the 1941 batch. The loco lasted nearly 19 years of active iron ore drags to Duluth and Twin Harbors before being retired and scrapped in 1962. Specs - M4 class, 63" drivers, 240 psi boiler pressure, 26x32" cylinders, engine weight of 699,700 lb, impressive tractive effort of 140,000 lb. There was no date, location or photographer listed for this photo so an approximate date and location were used.
Photo Date:
6/1/1955
Upload Date:
1/10/2023 8:27:56 AM
Location:
Proctor, MN
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
DMIR 232(2-8-8-4)
Views:
140
Comments:
0
Title:
DMIR 2-8-8-4 #234 - Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range
Description:
Built by Baldwin in January of 1943 (serial #234), this massive and powerful locomotive was a decided advantage when moving long strings of loaded iron ore cars to Duluth and Twin Harbor ports. The 2-8-8-4 Yellowstone type steam locomotive lasted nearly 19 years in heavy service until retirement and scrapping in 1962. Specs - M4 class, 63" drivers, 240 psi boiler pressure, 26x32" cylinders, engine weight of 699,700 lb, impressive tractive effort of 140,000 lb. There was no date, location or photographer listed for this photo so an approximate date and location were used.
Photo Date:
6/1/1955
Upload Date:
1/10/2023 8:27:59 AM
Location:
Unknown, MN
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
DMIR 234(2-8-8-4)
Views:
114
Comments:
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