| Title: |
EJE 2-8-2 #721 - Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Rwy |
| Description: |
Built by Alco-Brooks in March of 1916, this versatile 2-8-2 Mikado #721 hauled the steel around the Calumet region until being retired in June of 1948, a few months earlier than this photo. It was sold to the Purdy Co for scrap. One interesting note is it had the Miller Train Control installed for operating on C&EI. Specs - serial #55730, 63" drivers, 185 psi boiler pressure, 28x30" cylinders, engine weight of 313,9600 lb, tractive effort of 58,707 lb. Unknown photographer |
| Photo Date: |
8/9/1948 Upload Date: 3/31/2020 11:05:26 AM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
EJE 721(2-8-2) |
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