| Title: |
DMIR 2-8-8-4 #231 - Duluth, Missabee & Iron Range |
| Description: |
Covered with whitened grime, this massive 2-8-8-4 Yellowstone type steam locomtoive shows the results of heavy work in hauling long drags of iron ore cars. History - Baldwin, 1/1943 serial #64710 After nearly 19 years of service, the massive loco was sold for scrap in 1962. Specs - M4 class, 63" drivers, 240 psi boiler pressure, 26x32" cylinders, engine weight of 699,700 lb, impressive 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 4:28:52 AM |
| Location: |
Proctor, MN |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
DMIR 231(2-8-8-4) |
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