CB&Q 4-8-4 Class O-5-A 5608         
Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad 4-8-4 Class O-5-A 5608 on a stock extra, date, location, and photographer unknown, print by Martin Brady, Chuck Zeiler collection. Number 5608 was built by the CB&Q using components supplied by various manufacturers (the boiler was by Baldwin), completed at West Burlington, Iowa in September 1936, retired in May 1961. While not a good photo, it shows the locomotive in as-built configuration with spoked pilot wheels and drivers. The CB&Q Locomotive Assignment Sheet dated March 1, 1940 shows 5608 assigned to the Chicago Division.
Date: 12/31/1940 Location: Eola, IL   Map Show Eola on a rail map Views: 550 Collection Of:   Chuck Zeiler
Locomotives: CBQ 5608(4-8-4)    Author:  unknown
CB&Q 4-8-4 Class O-5-A 5608
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Bob Campbell General Chuck this is 5608 based on enlargement of headlight number board and cab side. 4/19/2016 5:58:06 PM
Chuck Zeiler General Thanks Bob, I'll correct the number and words. 4/20/2016 10:45:32 AM

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