| Built by Alco-Brooks in May of 1912 originally as CMStP #1549 (2nd one, serial #51161, class F-5), it was renumbered several times - in 1912 to CMStP 6327 > in 1927 to CMStPP 6327 > in June of 1938 to MILW 815 as seen here. The loco finally was retired in June of 1951 after a long service record of 39 years. Rebuilt specs - 73" drivers, 200 psi boiler pressure, 25x28" cylinders, engine wt of 253,000 lb and tractive force of 40,753 lb. No photographer was listed for the photo which is now in my collection. |