ATSF 2-8-8-2 #1700 - Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe         
Although listed as a 2-8-8-0 in the RRPA database, this loco was actually a 2-8-8-2 "Chesapeake" type steam locomoitve. According to a note from the Santa Fe publicity department on the back of the photo, Santa Fe purchased two of these 2-8-8-2 or Mallet type locomotives in 1909.Weight: 462,450 Ibs. without tender, they have a tractive force of 108,300 Ibs. and 63 inch driving wheels.In 1942 these locomotives were converted from Mallet to 2-8-2 Mikado type.
Date: 6/1/1911 Location: Eddystone, PA   Map Show Eddystone on a rail map Views: 34 Collection Of:   Gary Everhart
Locomotives: ATSF 1700(2-8-8-0)    Author:  Gary Everhart
ATSF 2-8-8-2 #1700 - Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Picture Categories: Roster,Yard,Steam This picture is part of album:  ATSF Rare Mallets & Articulate Steam Locos
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