Title: |
IC 2-8-0 #683 - Illinois Central |
Description: |
Beautiful original photo of the 1903 Rogers 2-8-0 Consolidaton built for the Illinois Central. Specs - Class 651, 56.5" drivers, 200 psi boiler pressure, 20x28" cylinders, engine weight of 183,000 lb, tractive effort of 33,699 lb. Rebuilt by IC shops in 1920 - superheater added, slide valves were replaced by 9" piston valves that were driven by Baker radial valve gear. unknown photographer |
Photo Date: |
5/1/1919 Upload Date: 8/16/2016 5:38:56 PM |
Location: |
Rockford, IL |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
Roster,Steam |
Locomotives: |
IC 683(2-8-0) |
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