| ATSF compound 2-8-0 #843 was originally built by Rhode Island in Januray of 1902 before the company joined the ALCo family (serial #3370). The 2-8-0 compound Consolidation was simplified in September of 1919 at ATSF Shops in San Bernadrdino, CA. Later it was rebuilt by ATSF shops in Topeka, KS into ATSF 0-8-0 #843 in June of 1924 as seen in this later photo. The converted switcher lasted in service until being sold for scrap on 7/1/1954 to Midvale iron & Supply Comapny. Rebuilt 0-8-0 spces - 57" drivers, 180 psi boiler pressure, 23x32" cylinders, engine wt of 222,800 lb, tractive effort of 45,500 lb. Jim Hoffman photo |