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CO 2-8-8-2 #1541 - Chesapeake & Ohio
Title:  CO 2-8-8-2 #1541 - Chesapeake & Ohio
Description:  Massive is not descriptive enough for this Alco-Schenectady 2-8-8-2 locomotive named a "Chesapeake" wheel configuration by C&O. This was delivered to C&O in 1924 as #1100 but renumbered in 1926. For some reason the railroad replaced 1124 with 1540 and 1100 with 1541 with the rest of the class receiving 1542-1564 in order. Known as "Simple Simons" or "Simons" (according to C&O Power) because they operated as simple-expansion articulateds, unlike the earlier compound Mallets. Specifics - 57" drivers, 215 psi boiler pressure, 23x32" cylinders, engine weight of 567,500 lb, impressive tractive effort of 108,547 lb. To UP 3571 in 1945, retired in February 1947. from C.W. Jernstrom collection
Photo Date:  8/4/1939  Upload Date: 3/8/2016 5:42:41 AM
Location:  Russell, KY
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  CO 1541(2-8-8-2)
Views:  1248   Comments: 0
C&O 2-8-8-2 #1544 - Chesapeake & Ohio RR
Title:  C&O 2-8-8-2 #1544 - Chesapeake & Ohio RR
Description:  Interesting original photo of the Alco-Schenectady 2-8-8-2 "Chesapeake-type" locomotive delivered to the C&O in 1924. Known as "Simple Simons" or "Simons" (according to C&O Power) because they operated as simple-expansion articulateds, unlike the earlier compound Mallets. Specifics - H-7 class, 57" drivers, 215 psi boiler pressure, 23x32" cylinders, engine weight of 567,500 lb, impressive tractive effort of 108,547 lb. R.W. Legg photo
Photo Date:  10/1/1931  Upload Date: 8/24/2015 4:40:29 PM
Location:  Russell, KY
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  CO 1544(2-8-8-2)
Views:  844   Comments: 1
C&O 2-8-8-2 #1550 - Chesapeake & Ohio RR
Title:  C&O 2-8-8-2 #1550 - Chesapeake & Ohio RR
Description:  Beautiful photo by Glenn Pfleghar of the massive 1924 Alco-Schenectady 2-8-8-2 Chesapeake- type locomotive in the Clifton Forge, VA, yard. Often called "Simons" by the C&O (short for "Simple Simon"), these locos operated as simple-expansion articulateds, unlike the earlier compound Mallets. Specifics - H-7 class, 57" drivers, 215 psi boiler pressure, 23x32" cylinders, engine weight of 567,500 lb, impressive tractive effort of 108,547 lb. .
Photo Date:  1/15/1940  Upload Date: 8/24/2015 4:40:33 PM
Location:  Clifton Forge, VA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  CO 1550(2-8-8-2)
Views:  985   Comments: 2
C&O 2-8-8-2 #1555 - Chesapeake & Ohio RR
Title:  C&O 2-8-8-2 #1555 - Chesapeake & Ohio RR
Description:  Although this appears to be an older contact reprint, it still shows the massive size of the 1924 Alco-Schenectady built "Chesapeake-type" 2-8-8-2 locomotive. Specifics - H-7 class, 57" drivers, 215 psi boiler pressure, 23x32" cylinders, engine weight of 567,500 lb, impressive tractive effort of 108,547 lb. No date, location or photographer was listed for this photo so arbitrary points were used.
Photo Date:  6/1/1939  Upload Date: 8/24/2015 4:40:35 PM
Location:  Unknown, OH
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  CO 1555(2-8-8-2)
Views:  752   Comments: 0
CO 2-8-8-2 #1556 = Cheaspeake & Ohio
Title:  CO 2-8-8-2 #1556 = Cheaspeake & Ohio
Description:  Dwarfed by the massive Alco-Schenectady built 2-8-8-2, two onlookers study the massive power. Note the interesting dormitory car to the right. Delivered to C&O in March of 1924 as #1115 (blder #64968), this class was known as "Simple Simons" or "Simons" (according to C&O Power) because they operated as simple-expansion articulateds, unlike the earlier compound Mallets. Specs - H--7, 57" drivers, 215 psi boiler pressure, 23x32" cylinder. According to the C&O Historical Society, the engine weight was 567,500 lb with an impressive tractive effort of 108,550 lb. Unknown photographer.
Photo Date:  9/1/1936  Upload Date: 5/3/2016 6:12:09 AM
Location:  Charlottesville, VA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  CO 1556(2-8-8-2)
Views:  751   Comments: 0
CO 2-8-8-2 #1558 - Chesapeake & Ohio
Title:  CO 2-8-8-2 #1558 - Chesapeake & Ohio
Description:  One of the original 25 built by Alco in 1924, this H-7 class "Chesapeake" type locomotive was able to pull 9,500 ton trains over the 113 mile run from Russell, Kentucky to Columbus, Ohio in 5 hours according to www.steamlocomotive.com. This wheel type soon replaced teh 2-10-4 and the 2-6-6-6 Alleghenies in the territory. A real power monster! Unfortunately no location, date or photographer credit was listed for this photo. Looks like West Virginia or Kentucky from the background.
Photo Date:  6/1/1940  Upload Date: 7/31/2013 5:57:28 AM
Location:  Chesapeake, VA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  CO 1558(2-8-8-2)
Views:  1380   Comments: 2
CO 2-8-8-2 #1564 - Chesapeake & Ohio
Title:  CO 2-8-8-2 #1564 - Chesapeake & Ohio
Description:  This massive loco almost has the appearance of two 2-8-0's mashed together under one cowling shell and probably why Southern Pacific referred to these locos as "Mallet Consolidations". Built by Alco-Schenectady in March of 1924, this 2-8-8-2 wheel configuration was dubbed the "Chesapeake" by C&O and was classified as H-7. Originally this unit was numbered 1123 but renumbered in 1926. Known as "Simple Simons" or "Simons" (according to C&O Power) because they operated as simple-expansion articulateds, unlike the earlier compound Mallets. Specifics - 57" drivers, 215 psi boiler pressure, 23x32" cylinders, engine weight of 567,500 lb, impressive tractive effort of 108,547 lb. Sold to the RF&P as #2 in May 1943, it was a hump engine at Potomac Yard until retired in March 1949. from C.W. Jernstrom collection
Photo Date:  6/29/1938  Upload Date: 3/8/2016 5:42:44 AM
Location:  Richmond, VA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  CO 1564(2-8-8-2)
Views:  906   Comments: 1

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