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BM 2-8-0 #2720 - Boston & Maine |
| Description: |
This Alco built 2-8-0 Consolidation was built circa 1916 as one of the large K-8 class locos for the Boston & Maine. Some disagreement in sources as to whether this is a Brooks or Schenectady product. Nevertheless, it served the Boston & Maine until it was scrapped in 1953. Specs - class K-8a, superheated, 61" drivers, 180 psi boiler pressure, 24x30" cylinders, engine weight of 211,000 lb, tractive effort of 43,342 lb. No date, location or photographer was listed for the photo. |
| Photo Date: |
6/1/1940 Upload Date: 6/23/2018 6:46:11 AM |
| Location: |
Unknown, ME |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
BM 2720(2-8-0) |
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426 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
BM 2-8-0 #2720 - Boston & Maine |
| Description: |
Built by Alco-Brooks in December of 1916, this 2-8-0 Consolidation served well until dieselization made it obsolete. It was scrapped in September of 1953. Specs - serial #56551, K-8c class, 61" drivers, 200 psi boiler pressure, 24x30" cylinders, engine weight of 219,400 lb, tractive effort of 48,2009 lb. An unknown photographer took this photo but no location or actual date was given. |
| Photo Date: |
6/1/1950 Upload Date: 12/21/2021 10:41:06 AM |
| Location: |
Unknown, MA |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
BM 2720(2-8-0) |
| Views: |
115 Comments: 0 |
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