DMIR 2-8-8-4 #234 - Duluth, Missabee & Iron Range         
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.
Date: 6/1/1955 Location: Proctor, MN   Map Show Proctor on a rail map Views: 8 Collection Of:   Gary Everhart
Locomotives: DMIR 234(2-8-8-4)    Author:  Gary Everhart
DMIR 2-8-8-4 #234 - Duluth, Missabee & Iron Range
Picture Categories: Roster,Yard,Steam This picture is part of album:  DMIR 2-8-8-4 Yellowstone Locomotives - Reposted
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