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. |