| CRIP 4-8-4 #5007 was built by Alco-Schenectady in August of 1929. The loco served in both freight and passenger service, especially after a rebuld in the late 1930's gave it 74" drivers. It lasted in service until being sold for scrap in December of 1952 after nearly 23 years of service. Specs - 69" drivers, impressive 250 psi boiler pressure, 26x32" cylinders, engine weight of 434,000 lb and tractive effort of 66,620 lb. No date, location or photographer was listed for the photo so approximates were used. |