IC 2-8-2 #1706 - Illinois Central         
Built by Baldwin in May of 1914 originally as Illinois Central #1533 (serial #41435), it was rebuilt and renumbered by the IC shops in April of 1944 to IC #1706. After nearly 41 years of dedicated service, the loco was sold for scrap in May of 1955. Original specs - 63.5" drivers, 185 psi boiler pressure, 27x30" cylinders, engine weight of 282,700 lb, tractive effort of 54,583 lb. No photographer was listed for the photo.
Date: 9/25/1955 Location: Proviso, IL   Map Show Proviso on a rail map Views: 110 Collection Of:   Gary Everhart
Locomotives: IC 1706(2-8-2)    Author:  Gary Everhart
IC 2-8-2 #1706 - Illinois Central
Picture Categories: Roster,Steam This picture is part of album:  Illinois Central 2-8-2 Mikados
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