NKP 2-8-2 #624, Nickel Plate Road (New York, Chicago & St Louis)  Contributor's Pick!       
Fifteen of these were built by Lima in 1922 as a class H-6d with 63" drivers and developing 200 psi. One of only three preserved NKP 2-8-2's, this one was donated to Hammond, IN on 9/13/55 and is still there but in much worse shape. The photographer C.W. Burns noted on the photo back "One of the first engines given to a city for display. Now in sad shape, but are trying to fix it up. Also will fence it." August, 1970 reprint.
Date: 9/13/1955 Location: Hammond, IN   Map Show Hammond on a rail map Views: 3231 Collection Of:   Gary Everhart
Locomotives: NKP 624(2-8-2)    Author:  Gary Everhart
NKP 2-8-2 #624, Nickel Plate Road (New York, Chicago & St Louis)
Picture Categories: Roster,Steam,Action This picture is part of album:  Nickel Plate 2-8-2's
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Jamie Smith General According to Wane TV in Ft. Wayne, Hammond will give 624 to Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society for restoration and preservation. Might restore to opertional condition. 1/5/2017 5:07:38 PM
Jamie Smith General According to Wane TV in Ft. Wayne, Hammond will give 624 to Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society for restoration and preservation. Might restore to opertional condition. 1/5/2017 5:07:46 PM

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