| Title: |
MILW 2-8-2 #559 |
| Description: |
Although it hadn't yet been officially retired, Milwaukee Road 2-8-2 #559 was found sitting in the scrap line at the Bensenville yard. History - Baldwin, 11/1920 serial #54146 class L-2a nee-MILW 8259, renumbered in 6/1938 to MILW 559. After nearly 34 years of service the loco was retired in December of 1954 and eventually scrapped. Specs - 63" drivers, 200 psi boiler pressure, 26x30" cylinders, engine wt of 287,600 lb, tractive effort of 54,723 lb. No photographer was listed for the photo. |
| Photo Date: |
3/7/1954 Upload Date: 2/28/2025 10:50:27 AM |
| Location: |
Bensenville, IL |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
MILW 559(2-8-2) |
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