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Viewing Album: CNW STEAM ALBUM
By:
Gary Everhart
Dates:
1/1/1881 - 1/1/1960
Album Info:
This is a consolidation of several separate Chicago & North Western albums posted earlier. The photos are mostly original b&w scans, some with adjustments and refinements to bring out details. The photographer, date and location are identified when known. Approximate dates and locations have been given to those without the information.
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Title:
CNW 4-4-0 #600 - Chicago & North Western
Description:
Although dated here as 1900 due to the RRPA date limitations, this appears to be a builder's photo of the 1885 Schenectady 4-4-0 American type steam locomotive built for the Chicago & North Western. Specs - serial #1954, class C-2, 63" drivers, modest 150 psi boiler pressure, 18x22" cylinders, petite engine weight of 88,550 lb, petite tractive effort of 14,426 lb. Scrapped circa 1912.
Photo Date:
6/1/1900
Upload Date:
3/10/2019 7:48:55 AM
Location:
Schenectady, NY
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
CNW 600(4-4-0)
Views:
401
Comments:
0
Title:
CNW 4-6-0 #446 - Chicago & North Western
Description:
Chicago & Northwestern Railway 4-6-0 class R1 number 446, date, location and photographer unknown. Number 446 was built by Alco at Schenectady in December 1908 as 2nd #446 (c/n 38528), and remained on the roster through October 1952.
Photo Date:
6/1/1907
Upload Date:
1/11/2015 4:26:27 PM
Location:
Unknown, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Scenic,Steam
Locomotives:
CNW 446(4-6-0)
Views:
578
Comments:
1
Title:
CNW 2-8-2 #2471 - Chicago & North Western
Description:
Built in 1918 by Alco-Richmond, this 2-8-2 Mikado served the Chicago & North Western until the 1950's. Specs - serial #58405, class J, 62" drivers, 185 psi boiler pressure, 27x32" cylinders, engine weight of 304,500 lb, tractive effort of 59,167 lb. A stoker was applied in May 194.3 The class remained in widespread service well into the 1950s. Unknown photographer.
Photo Date:
2/27/1927
Upload Date:
3/10/2019 7:26:43 AM
Location:
Proviso, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:
Views:
318
Comments:
0
Title:
CNW 2-8-2 #2305 - Chicago & North Western
Description:
Interesting note on the back of the photo states " C&N.W. Milwaukee div'n meat-train S.B. on Proviso cut-off, near Techny tower. Utter 'flatness' of background is typical of topography w and near Chgo." Alco-Schenectady, 1913 Specs - class J, 62" drivers, 185 psi boiler pressure, 27x32" cylinders, engine weight of 304,500 lb, tractive effort of 59,167 lb. Unknown photographer.
Photo Date:
9/1/1931
Upload Date:
2/4/2018 7:31:23 AM
Location:
Techny, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam,Track,Action
Locomotives:
CNW 2305(2-8-2)
Views:
422
Comments:
2
Title:
Chicago & Northwestern 4-6-0 #239
Description:
This Alco "Ten Wheeler" type locomotive built between 1911-13 was a CNW class K-1. This is a Robert Graham photo.
Photo Date:
5/26/1934
Upload Date:
7/31/2013 1:19:08 PM
Location:
Fremont, NE
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:
CNW 239(4-6-0)
Views:
1345
Comments:
2
Title:
Chicago & Northwestern 2-8-4 #2811
Description:
Here's another example of the Alco built Berkshire type locomotive with 63" drivers and a mighty 240 psi boiler pressure. Great for hauling coal and freight on the CNW tracks. These brutes were retired in the early 1950's. This is a Robert M. Hanft photo.
Photo Date:
6/1/1935
Upload Date:
7/31/2013 1:19:01 PM
Location:
South Pekin, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:
CNW 2811(2-8-4)
Views:
2470
Comments:
2
Title:
Chicago & North Western 4-6-2 #1574
Description:
Although a GP7 would carry the number later, this Alco Pacific had it first. Gleaming in the afternoon sun, it demonstrates the high maintenance these mostly passenger locos were afforded. Tall 75" drivers gives it a scared rabbit look and some speed pulling the coaches. This is a Robert M. Hanft photo.
Photo Date:
6/1/1936
Upload Date:
7/31/2013 1:19:21 PM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:
CNW 1574(4-6-2)
Views:
1844
Comments:
0
Title:
CNW 4-6-2 #2908 with a rare "Sky Spotlight" - Chicago & North Western
Description:
A much later 1923 E2a class Alco Pacific type loco when compared to #1574 listed earlier, this one carries the proud "Route of the 400" triangular sign on the front. It sported the 79" drivers and a solid 225 psi boiler pressure. Patrick McNamara (see comment below) identified the strange looking angling "canister" on the front above the faceplate as a sky light used to announce the arrival of the crack CNW premier passenger train. Thanks, Patrick, for the info. This is a unique feature I was totally unaware of until now!
Photo Date:
6/1/1936
Upload Date:
7/31/2013 1:19:28 PM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:
CNW 2908(4-6-2)
Views:
2481
Comments:
2
Title:
CNW 4-4-2 #1446 - Chicago & North Western
Description:
Nice example of an Alco-Schenectady 4-4-2 Atlantic built for the Chicago & North Western in May of 1907 serial #42203. Specs - class D, 80" drivers, 200 psi boiler pressure, 20x26" cylinders, engine weight of 158,000 lb, modest tractive effort of 22,1000 lb. This loco was scrapped 8/13/40. Unknown photographer.
Photo Date:
12/31/1936
Upload Date:
2/5/2018 7:24:27 AM
Location:
Elmhurst, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
CNW 1446(4-4-2)
Views:
625
Comments:
1
Title:
CNW 0-8-0 #2640 - Chicago & North Western
Description:
Nice original photo of a good looking 1927 Alco-Richmond built 0-8-0 switcher in the CNW Proviso Yards. This was an M-4 class loco that could generate a tractive effort of 54,000 lb according to one online source. Unknown photographer.
Photo Date:
1/10/1937
Upload Date:
2/4/2018 7:12:47 AM
Location:
Proviso, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
CNW 2640(2-8-2)
Views:
619
Comments:
0
Title:
CNW 4-6-0 #306 - Chicago & North Western
Description:
Long before an F3B carried the number 306, this Baldwin 4-6-0 ten wheeler carried the number. Built it April of 1899, it is one of the earlier examples of the 4-6-0 ten wheeler that were so prevalent on the CNW steam roster. An unknown photographer caught it in the Proviso, IL, yard. Specs - serial #16575, class R
Photo Date:
2/28/1937
Upload Date:
3/11/2019 8:37:31 AM
Location:
Proviso, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
119
Comments:
0
Title:
CNW 4-8-4 #3008 - Chicago & North Western
Description:
Beautiful example of a Baldwin 4-8-4 Northern type steam locomotive delivered to the Chicago & North Western in September of 1929, serial #61060. Specs - class H, 76" drivers, impressive 250 psi boiler pressure, 27x32" cylinders, engine weight of 498,000 lb, tractive effort of 65,226 lb. A major rebuild on the loco was completed on November 28, 1947 and it was then reclassified as H-1. Retirement came on May 12, 1953. Unknown photographer
Photo Date:
2/28/1937
Upload Date:
2/5/2018 7:56:18 AM
Location:
Proviso, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
CNW 3008(4-8-4)
Views:
591
Comments:
0
Title:
CNW 4-8-4 #3032 - Chicago & North Western
Description:
An unknown photographer caught this massive Baldwin 4-8-4 Northern type steam locomotive in the Proviso Yard all steamed up and loaded for its next run. Specs - class H, serial #61124, 76" drivers, impressive 250 psi boiler pressure, 27x32" cylinders, engine weight of 498,000 lb, tractive effort of 65,226 lb. The loco was later rebuilt on August 31, 1946 and reclassified as H-1. The loco was finally retired on December 6, 1956. Unknown photographer
Photo Date:
2/28/1937
Upload Date:
2/5/2018 7:56:21 AM
Location:
Proviso, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
CNW 3032(4-8-4)
Views:
631
Comments:
2
Title:
CNW 4-6-2 #1666 - Chicago & North Western
Description:
Long before an RSD5 unit carried the number 1666 for the CNW, this 1923 Alco-Brooks built 4-6-2 Pacific had that honor. An unknown photographer caught it at Keeler Avenue in Midlothian, IL. Original specs - serial #63891, class E-late, 75" drivers, 200 psi boiler pressure, 25x28" cylinders, engine weight of 276,000 lb, tractive effort of 39,667 lb. The loco was rebuilt as a class E-S in March of 1940. It stayed on the roster to at least 10/1/1952. Disposition unknown. unknown photographer
Photo Date:
3/13/1939
Upload Date:
3/11/2019 7:37:36 AM
Location:
Midlothian, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
CNW 1666(4-6-2)
Views:
650
Comments:
1
Title:
CNW 4-6-2 #1590 - Chicago & North Western
Description:
Long before a GP7 wore the number 1590, this 1914 Alco-Schenectady built Pacific held it. Here it sits in the yard at Keeler Avenue in Chicago, IL, twenty five years after it was built and still looking pretty darned good! The loco was renumbered sometime after 1944 and it lasted on the roster as of 10/1/1952. Finally disposition is unknown. Specifics - 75" drivers, 185 psi boiler pressure, 25x28" cylinders, engine weight of 260,000 lb, tractive effort of 36,692 lb. C.B. Medin photo
Photo Date:
6/11/1939
Upload Date:
2/18/2015 4:31:37 AM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:
Views:
893
Comments:
0
Title:
Chicago & North Western 2-8-0 #1733
Description:
Although a GP7 took the number #1733 in the CNW roster, this 2-8-0 was the first to carry the number. Built by Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1909 as a Z class unit, it had 61" drivers and developed 185 psi boiler pressure. No information was on the back so the location & date were artibrarily set.
Photo Date:
6/1/1940
Upload Date:
7/31/2013 1:07:07 PM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:
CNW 1733(2-8-0)
Views:
1211
Comments:
0
Title:
Chicago & North Western 2-8-2 #2304
Description:
Here is an example of an Alco built Mikado, 1 of 310 on the CNW roster. It had 62" drivers and developed 185 pai boiler pressure. A very versatile loco that served passenger and freight. No information was given on the back of the photo so the location and date are arbitrary.
Photo Date:
6/1/1940
Upload Date:
7/31/2013 1:35:35 PM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:
CNW 2304(2-8-2)
Views:
1142
Comments:
2
Title:
CNW 2-8-2 #2480 - Chicago & North Western
Description:
The crew member is dwarfed by the 61" drivers on this Chicago & Northwestern Mikado built by Alco in 1913 as a J class unit. No information was included on the back so they have been set arbitrarily.
Photo Date:
6/1/1940
Upload Date:
7/31/2013 1:18:36 PM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:
CNW 2480(2-8-2)
Views:
695
Comments:
0
Title:
CNW 2-8-2 #2544 - Chicago & North Western
Description:
Here is another newer member of the large J class Mikados built by Alco in 1922 when compared to #2304 listed earlier. Good looking tender. No information was provided with the photo so the location and date were set arbitrarily..
Photo Date:
6/1/1940
Upload Date:
7/31/2013 1:18:43 PM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:
CNW 2544(2-8-2)
Views:
740
Comments:
0
Title:
CNW 2-8-2 #2545 - Chicago & North Western
Description:
Consecutive sister to #2544 listed earlier, this is another Alco J class Mikado built in 1922. This was one of the larger groups of locomotives on the CNW roster. No information was provided on the back of the photo so the date and location were set arbitrarily.
Photo Date:
6/1/1940
Upload Date:
7/31/2013 1:18:47 PM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:
CNW 2545(2-8-2)
Views:
1025
Comments:
0
Title:
CNW 2-8-4 #2804 - Chicago & North Western
Description:
This Alco built J-4 class Berkshire type locomotive sported 63" drivers, and a whopping 240 psi boiler pressure. Well suited for freight and coal hauling. No information was listed on the back of the photo so location & date were set arbitrarily.
Photo Date:
6/1/1940
Upload Date:
7/31/2013 1:18:55 PM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:
CNW 2804(2-8-4)
Views:
1145
Comments:
0
Title:
CNW 4-6-0 #376 - Chicago & North Western
Description:
This is a later version of the "Ten Wheeler" type locomotive, an R-1 class member with 63" drivers and 200 psi boiler pressure. Unknown date so it was set arbitrarily.
Photo Date:
6/1/1940
Upload Date:
7/31/2013 1:19:14 PM
Location:
Marshfield, WI
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:
CNW 376(4-6-0)
Views:
1535
Comments:
0
Title:
CNW 4-8-4 #3034 - Chicago & North Western
Description:
Although a later SD40 would carry this number, this Northern type locomotive was the first. A heavy hauler with 76" drivers and a whopping 250 psi boiler pressure, these locos started replacing double headed 4-6-2's. This is a Robert M. Hanft photo. Unfortunately no information was recorded on the back so the location and date have been set arbitrarily.
Photo Date:
6/1/1940
Upload Date:
7/31/2013 1:19:35 PM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:
CNW 3034(4-8-4)
Views:
1738
Comments:
0
Title:
CNW 0-6-0 #2051 - Chicago & North Western
Description:
Steaming in the cold winter air, this M-2 class switcher is ready to go. Built by Alco-Schenectady, it had 51" drivers, and developed a boiler pressure of 180 psi. The photo is attributed to Ted Cherry. Actual date is unknown.
Photo Date:
12/1/1940
Upload Date:
7/31/2013 1:06:59 PM
Location:
Antigo, WI
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:
CNW 2051(0-6-0)
Views:
1300
Comments:
0
Title:
CNW 2-8-0 #1800 - Chicago & North Western
Description:
Here's another member of the Z class locomotives built by Alco-Schenectady in January of 1911. It had 61" drivers and developed 185 psi boiler pressure, a stoker was applied in December 1943. No date or location were given so they have been arbitrarily set. Ted Cherry is credited with the photo.
Photo Date:
12/1/1940
Upload Date:
7/31/2013 1:18:16 PM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:
CNW 1800(2-8-0)
Views:
1015
Comments:
0
Title:
CNW 2-8-2 #2459 - Chicago & North Western
Description:
Beautiful action shot of this Alco-Richmond 2-8-2 Mikado built in November of 1918 for the Chicago & North Western Rwy. A short note on back states "E.B. on Linn Co Rwy 10-15-43." Specs - serial #58393, class J, 62" drivers, 185 psi boiler pressure, 27x32" cylinders, engine weight of 304,500 lb, tractive effort of 59,167 lb. A stoker was applied in October 1940. The class remained in widespread service well into the 1950s. Unknown photographer.
Photo Date:
10/15/1943
Upload Date:
3/10/2019 7:26:39 AM
Location:
Cedar Rapids, IA
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:
CNW 2459(2-8-2)
Views:
433
Comments:
2
Title:
CNW 4-6-0 #450 - Chicago & North Western
Description:
Caught by an unknown photographer in an unidentified location, this Also-Schenectady 4-6-0 ten wheeler built in December of 1908 is still in service nearly 40 years later. Serial #45740, class R-1
Photo Date:
9/1/1946
Upload Date:
3/11/2019 8:37:39 AM
Location:
Unknown, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
CNW 450(4-6-0)
Views:
390
Comments:
0
Title:
CNW 4-6-0 #386 - Chicago & North Western
Description:
Built by Also-Schenectady in December of 1908, this loco was photographed in Stambaugh, MI, in was appears to be a storage line there. Serial #45737, class R-1. Unfortunately, no photographer was listed on the photo.
Photo Date:
9/4/1948
Upload Date:
3/11/2019 8:37:36 AM
Location:
Stambaugh, MI
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
CNW 386(4-6-0)
Views:
428
Comments:
0
Title:
CNW 4-6-0 #1385 - Chicago & North Western
Description:
Interesting photo of this Baldwin 4-6-0 built in April of 1899 in its earlier days as it is currently (2019) going through a rebuild at the Midwest Continent Rwiway
Photo Date:
9/9/1948
Upload Date:
3/11/2019 8:37:26 AM
Location:
Peshtigo, WI
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
CNW 1385(4-6-0)
Views:
822
Comments:
1
Title:
CNW 4-6-0 #1410 - Chicago & North Western
Description:
Here is just one example of hundred of 4-6-0 ten wheelers that the Chicago & Northwestern had on its steam roster at one time. This one was built by Alco-Schenectady in August of 1907. Specs - serial #42411, class R-1. An unknown photographer caught this loco in Marshfield, WI, on an unidentified date.
Photo Date:
6/1/1950
Upload Date:
3/11/2019 8:37:29 AM
Location:
Marshfield, WI
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
CNW 1410(4-6-0)
Views:
354
Comments:
1
Title:
CNW 4-6-2 #615 - Chicago & North Western
Description:
Long before an SW1 carried the number 615, it belonged to the Alco-Schenectady 4-6-2 Pacific built in October of 1916 but as #1615 originally. The loco was later rebuilt as an E-S class member and renumbered 615 in 1952 as seen in the photo. It stayed on the roster through 10/1 1952. Disposition unknown. An unknown photographer caught it as it sat in Marshfield, WI. Original specs - serial #56234, nee-#1615, E class, 75" drivers, 185 psi boiler pressure, 25x28" cylinders, engine weight of 260,000 lb, tractive effort of 36,692 lb.
Photo Date:
6/1/1950
Upload Date:
3/11/2019 7:37:47 AM
Location:
Marshfield, WI
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
CNW 615(4-6-2)
Views:
304
Comments:
0
Title:
CNW 4-6-0 #344 - Chicago & North Western
Description:
Just one of hundreds of 4-6-0 ten wheelers on the Chicago & North Western steam roster. This one was built by Baldwin in September of 1907. Serial #31622, class R-1. Unknown location and photographer
Photo Date:
9/1/1953
Upload Date:
3/11/2019 8:37:34 AM
Location:
Unknown, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
CNW 344(4-6-0)
Views:
320
Comments:
3
Title:
CNW 4-4-2 #395
Description:
A nice example of an Alco-Schenectady 4-4-2 Atlantic built in December of 1908, serial #45707. Specs - class D (late), 81" drivers, 200 psi boiler pressure, 20x26" cylinders, engine weight of 183,000 lb,modest tractive effort of 21,827 lb. A large number of the D class was later superheated. No location given for the photo. Unknown photographer.
Photo Date:
9/1/1954
Upload Date:
2/5/2018 7:25:36 AM
Location:
Unknown, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
CNW 395(4-4-2)
Views:
1138
Comments:
1
Title:
CNW 4-6-2 #614 - Chicago & North Western
Description:
Built by Alco-Schenectady in October of 1916, this 4-6-2 Pacific was caught by an unknown photographer standing in the yard in Marshfield, WI, on an unidentified date. Originally it carried the number 1614 but after being rebuilt in July of 1943 to a class E-S, it was renumbered to 614 in 1952. The last time it ran was on 5/22/1956 when a diesel broke down and needed help. Final disposition unknown. Original specs - serial #56233, nee-#1614, E class, 75" drivers, 185 psi boiler pressure, 25x28" cylinders, engine weight of 260,000 lb, tractive effort of 36,692 lb.
Photo Date:
9/1/1954
Upload Date:
3/11/2019 7:37:43 AM
Location:
Unknown, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
CNW 614(4-6-2)
Views:
425
Comments:
0
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