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Norfolk & Western 2-6-6-4 #1232 |
| Description: |
A note on the photo states "N&W big Mallet by XO Tower in 1955 with train of empties. Chillicothe, OH." N&W2-6-6-4 #1232 was built by the Norfolk & Western shops in 1936 as class A articulated unit. It sported 70" drivers, developed a massive 300psi, had an overall engine+tender wheelbase of 108.27', and an engine weight of 573,000 lb. Although they had a rating of 13,000 tons slow freight, they could pull passenger trains at 70mph. The cheap coal available to N&W helped support these monsters of the rail until they were retired in 1958-59. No photographer was listed for this photo |
| Photo Date: |
6/1/1955 Upload Date: 5/8/2013 10:35:52 AM |
| Location: |
Chillicothe, OH |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
NW 1232(NW Type A 2-6-6-4) |
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Rear of N&W mallet train |
| Description: |
A note on the photo states "Rear of trn of N&W mallet, Chilli., OH, 1955." A typical N&W caboose rides the end of the coal train behind one of the mallets in this album. Unfortunately with the poor quality 35mm homemade contact print, it's not possible to accurately identify the car or caboose number but it's bringing up the rear of this album like it used to in the train! |
| Photo Date: |
6/1/1955 Upload Date: 5/8/2013 10:35:55 AM |
| Location: |
Chillicothe, OH |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Steam,Action |
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