Chicago, Burlington & Quincy 2-8-2 #4980  Contributor's Pick!       
Good shot of this engine at work in a Chicago yard. Built for the CB&Q in 1923 by Baldwin, this Mikado-type loco was a class O-1A with 64" drivers, engine+tender wheelbase of 70' and an engine weight of 316,780 lb. Although not listed on the back of the photo, the location and date were determined after a search found the negative was sold on eBay in 2007. No phtographer was listed.
Date: 10/1/1952 Location: Chicago, IL   Map Show Chicago on a rail map Views: 488 Collection Of:   Gary Everhart
Locomotives: CBQ 4980(2-8-2)    Author:  Gary Everhart
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy 2-8-2 #4980
Picture Categories: Roster,Steam,Action This picture is part of album:  CB&Q 2-8-2 #4980
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Wendy Crim General Nice detective work! 5/8/2013 8:02:39 PM

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