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Owner: Duluth Missabe & Iron Range
Model:BLW 2-8-8-4Built As:DMIR 223 (2-8-8-4)
Serial Number:62529Order No:
Frame Number:4 of 26x32 cyl., 63" driversBuilt:5/1941
Notes:5/1941, M3 class, scrapped 1963
Other locos with this serial:  DMIR 223(2-8-8-4)
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DMIR 2-8-8-4 #223 - Duluth, Missabee & Iron Range
Title:  DMIR 2-8-8-4 #223 - Duluth, Missabee & Iron Range
Description:  Freshly loaded tender indicates this massive 2-8-8-4 Yellowstone type steam locomotive will be hauling the loaded ore cars out to the ore docks. History - Baldwin, 5/1941, serial #62529 The loco lasted until 1963 when it was sold for scrap. Specs - class M3, 63" drivers, 240 psi boiler pressure, 26x32" cylinders, engine weight of 695,040, tractive effort of 140, 000 lb. There was no date, location or photographer listed for this photo so an approximate date and location were used.
Photo Date:  6/1/1955  Upload Date: 2/26/2025 4:28:46 AM
Location:  Unknown, MN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  DMIR 223(2-8-8-4)
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