CRIP 2-8-2 #2655 - Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific         
Built by Alco-Brooks in September of 1923 as CRIP 2-8-2 #2655, the loco served for nearly 27 years. Specs - K-64 class, 63" drivers, 200psi boiler pressure, 28x30" cylinders, engine wt of 338,200 lb, and tractive effort of 63,467 lb. With a booster added in 1931, it increased the te by 10,460 lb and with a stoker added, the weight was 347,100 lb. After nearly 27 years of service, the loco was retired and sold for scrap in Decembeer of 1950. This is an R, H. Carlson photo.
Date: 10/10/1948 Location: Silvis, IL   Map Show Silvis on a rail map Views: 32 Collection Of:   Gary Everhart
Locomotives: CRIP 2655(2-8-2)    Author:  Gary Everhart
CRIP 2-8-2 #2655 - Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
Picture Categories: Roster,Steam This picture is part of album:  CRIP 2-8-2 Mikados, Part 2
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