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Viewing Album: DMIR 2-8-8-4 Yellowstone Locomotives - Reposted
By:
Gary Everhart
Dates:
6/1/1955 - 6/1/1955
Album Info:
Nice group of b&w photos of Duluth, Missabe and Iron Range 2-8-8-4 Yellowstone type steam locomotives. These were mostly 10x6" photos with no location, date or photographer information. Any help in identifying the location would be appreciated. The photos were re-posted on 2/26/2025 after the RRPA crash.
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Title:
DMIR 2-8-8-4 #220 - Duluth, Missabee & Iron Range
Description:
this massive locomotive was built to handle the heavy iron ore drags in Minnesota. History - Baldwin, 5/1941 serial #62526 The loco lasted in service until being sold for scrap in 1962. 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 4:28:45 AM
Location:
Proctor, MN
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
DMIR 220(2-8-8-4)
Views:
10
Comments:
0
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)
Views:
6
Comments:
0
Title:
DMIR 2-8-8-4 #224 - Duluth, Missabee & Iron Range
Description:
With a full head of steam and a loaded tender, this DMIR 2-8-8-4 Yellowstone type steam locomtoive is ready for another day's assignment. History - Baldwin, 5/1941, serial #62530 After barely 21 years of service, the loco lasted until 1962 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 4:28:47 AM
Location:
Unknown, MN
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
DMIR 224(2-8-8-4)
Views:
6
Comments:
0
Title:
DMIR 2-8-8-4 #225 - Duluth, Missabee & Iron Ranger
Description:
The white walls seem like a delicate touch on the massive and poiserful steam locomotive who works with long drags of sotty iron ore cars. History - Baldwin, 5/1941, serial #62531 The loco was retired and donated to the Proctor Deevelopment Council where it was put on permanent display there. 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 4:28:49 AM
Location:
Proctor, MN
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
DMIR 225(2-8-8-4)
Views:
7
Comments:
0
Title:
DMIR 2-8-8-4 #227 - Duluth, Miussabee & Iron Range
Description:
Great roster shot of a massive 2-8-8-4 Yellowstone type steam locomotive that served the Duluth, Missabee & Iron Range quite well. History - Baldwin, 5/1941, serial #62533 The loco was last on the active roster in 1961 and has since been stored at Proctor, MN until being donated to the Lake Superior RR Museum in Duluth, MN. 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 4:28:50 AM
Location:
Proctor, MN
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
DMIR 227(2-8-8-4)
Views:
12
Comments:
0
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)
Views:
7
Comments:
0
Title:
DMIR 2-8-8-4 #232 - duluth, Missabee & Iron Range
Description:
Duluth, Missabee & iron Range 2-8-8-4 #232 was one of the massive Yellowstone type steam locomtoives that could handle the long drags of iron ore cars with grace and power. History - Baldwin, 1/1943 serial #64711 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 4:28:58 AM
Location:
Proctor, MN
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
DMIR 232(2-8-8-4)
Views:
9
Comments:
0
Title:
DMIR 2-8-8-4 #234 - Duluth, Missabee & Iron Range
Description:
Nive vew of a "road warrior" who dealt with massive drags of iron ore cars for the Duluth, Missabee & Iron Range. History - Baldwin, 1/1943 serial #64713 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 4:29:00 AM
Location:
Proctor, MN
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
DMIR 234(2-8-8-4)
Views:
9
Comments:
0
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