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MILW 4-4-2 #24 - Milwaukee Road |
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Originally built by Burhan, Wms & Co (Baldwin predecessor) in November of 1898, this 4-4-2 Atlantic type steam locomotive sits in the Bettendorf, IA, yard. The loco was renumbered several times - MILW 408 in 1899, MILW 908 in 1901, MILW 3008 in 1912 and finally MILW 24 in 1938. Original specs - serial #16319, class A1, 78" drivers, 200 psi boiler pressure, Vauclain compoumd with 22x26" & 13x26" cylinders, engine weight of 140,700 lb, modest tractive effort of 14,196 lb. The loco was finally scrapped in May of 1948. From the R.L. Schmeling collection |
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6/1/1935 Upload Date: 6/13/2015 8:57:41 AM |
| Location: |
Bettendorf, IA |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
MILW 24(4-4-2) |
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| Title: |
MILW 4-4-2 #24 - Milwaukee Road |
| Description: |
Sitting in a scrap line is Milwaukee Road 4-4-2 #24 built by Burnham, Wms & Co in November of 1898 originally as MILW #875. The loco was renumbered several times - MILW 408 in 1899, MILW 908 in 1901, MILW 3008 in 1912 and finally MILW 24 in 1938. Original specs - serial #16319, class A1, 78" drivers, 200 psi boiler pressure, Vauclain compoumd with 22x26" & 13x26" cylinders, engine weight of 140,700 lb, modest tractive effort of 14,196 lb. The loco was finally retired in May of 1948. Unknown photographer |
| Photo Date: |
7/1/1948 Upload Date: 6/20/2021 5:52:18 AM |
| Location: |
Dubuque, IA |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
MILW 24(4-4-2) |
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132 Comments: 0 |
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