BM 2-8-4 #4004 - Boston & Maine         
Fine example of the "cobra hooded" 2-8-4 Berkshire built by Lima in May of 1928. The "hood" was a curving feedwater heater that gave the loco a unique look. Specs - serial #7281, T-1a class, 63" drivers, 210 psi boiler pressure, 28x30" cylinders, engine weight of 406,900 lb, tractive effort of 66,640 lb. B&M sold this loco and six other class members to ATSF in 1945. This loco was renumbered ATSF 4794 and lasted until late 1949 before being scrapped. Unknown photographer
Date: 6/1/1934 Location: East Somerville (subdivision), MA   Map Show East Somerville (subdivision) on a rail map Views: 243 Collection Of:   Gary Everhart
Locomotives: BM 4004(2-8-4)    Author:  Gary Everhart
BM 2-8-4 #4004 - Boston & Maine
Picture Categories: Roster,Steam This picture is part of album:  B&M STEAM ALBUM
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