| Title: |
CRIP 4-8-4 #5040 - Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific |
| Description: |
Here is an action shot of this powerful 4-8-4 built by Alco-Schenectady as CRIP #5040 in April of 1930. Look at the long string of cars behiind it! The loco was a versatile member on the CRIP roster by serving both freight and passenger service, especially after receiving 74" drivers during a 1930's rebuild. The loco lasted in service until being retired and sold for scrap in August of 1952. Specs - 69" drivers, impressive 250 psi boiler pressure, 26x32" cylinders, engine weight of 434,000 lb and tractive effort of 66,620 lb. No photographer was listed for the photo. |
| Photo Date: |
11/12/1941 Upload Date: 1/14/2025 7:59:37 AM |
| Location: |
Bureau, IL |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
CRIP 5040(4-8-4) |
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