This is one of the first Alco Schenectady built Berkshires for the Nickel Plate that spawned eventually a large group. Delivered in September of 1934 as one of the class 5 Berkshires, it had 69" drivers developed a powerful 245 psi boiler pressure. After serving for nearly 23 years, it was sold for scrap in August of 1957 to Luntz Iron & Steel Co. Unfortunately the location and date of this photo is unknown. |
Date:
3/19/1938 |
Location:
Unknown, IL |
Views:
629 |
Collection Of:
Gary Everhart |
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Author: Gary Everhart
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Picture Categories: Roster,Steam,Action |
This picture is part of album: Other Nickel Plate 2-8-4's |