| Title: |
CRIP 4-8-4 #5045 - Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific |
| Description: |
Originally built by Alco-Schenectady in April fo 1930, CRIP 4-8-4 #5045 had 70" drivers but they were replaced with 74" ones during a 1930' rebuild making it suitable for use on both freight and high speed passenger service. The loco served well until being retired and sold for scrap in February of 1953. Specs - 69" drivers, impressive 250 psi boiler pressure, 26x32" cylinders, engine weight of 434,000 lb and tractive effort of 66,620 lb. No photographer was listed for the photo. |
| Photo Date: |
9/12/1940 Upload Date: 1/14/2025 7:59:39 AM |
| Location: |
Bureau, IL |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
CRIP 5045(4-8-4) |
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