GTW 4-8-4 #6407 - Grand Trunk Western  Contributor's Pick!       
Beautifully stylized streamlining makes this 1938 Lima built 4-8-4 stand out from other steam locomotives. Note on the back " Grand Trunk Western 6407 backing down the C&WI near 47th St. & Wentworth Ave." Lima, 1938, Specs - U-4b class, streamlined, 77" drivers, impressive 275 psi boiler pressure, 24x30" cylinders, engine weight of 382,700 lb, tractive effort of 52,457 lb. The class (6 in total) were retired between 1960-61. Anthony H. Perles photo
Date: 8/28/1952 Location: Chicago, IL   Map Show Chicago on a rail map Views: 768 Collection Of:   Gary Everhart
Locomotives: GTW 6407(4-8-4)    Author:  Gary Everhart
GTW 4-8-4 #6407 - Grand Trunk Western
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