Title: |
IC 2-8-2 #1814 - Illnios Central |
Description: |
Originally built as Illinois Central 2-8-2 #1929 by Lima Locomotive Works in October of 1923, it was later rebuilt and renumbered by the IC shops first to IC #1514 in January of 1944 and then to IC #1814 in November of 1949 as seen here. The loco lasted a few years more before being sold for scrap in May of 1955. Rebuild specs - 63.5" drivers, 225 psi boiler pressure, 27x30" cylinders, engine weight of 308,500 lb, tractive effort of 65,868 lb. No photographer was listed for the photo. |
Photo Date: |
9/25/1955 Upload Date: 8/31/2022 5:25:20 AM |
Location: |
Proviso, IL |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
Roster,Steam |
Locomotives: |
IC 1814(2-8-2) |
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