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| Title: |
SOU 2-8-2 #4869 |
| Description: |
Beautiful steamer in action. Extensive note on back says ""Southern Railways, Fregih, 1st #54 N-Bound, Engine 4869 2-8-2 near Mableton, GA - Crossing Nicajack Creek, 43 loads, 2 Mtys - 2163 tons, Engineer Caldwell, Fireman Dukes, Brakeman Sorrells, 12:17pm 5/26/46, 2nd Sect. was a diesel train." Unfortunately, the only piece of info missing is the name of the photographer that caught and described this shot! Built by Alco-Richmond in 1926 (serial #66071, class Ms-4) |
| Photo Date: |
5/26/1946 Upload Date: 8/25/2014 7:09:48 AM |
| Location: |
Mableton, GA |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
SOU 4869(2-8-2) |
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479 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
SOU 2-8-2 #6255 |
| Description: |
According to the info on the back of the photo, this 1914 Alco-Richmond built Mikado had 63" drivers, developed 200 psi boiler pressure for its 27" x 30" cylinders, had an engine weight of 272,900 lb, and generated a tractive effort of 53,900 lb. Date is approximate and photographer is unknown. |
| Photo Date: |
6/1/1946 Upload Date: 8/25/2014 7:09:52 AM |
| Location: |
Unknown, GA |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
SOU 6255(2-8-2) |
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452 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
SOU 2-8-2 #4805 |
| Description: |
Looks to be in a scrap line in an unknown location with its bell. headlight and markers missing and sitting with others in the same condition. Specifics - Alco, 1923, class MS-4, 63" drivers, 200 psi, 27"x32" cylinders, engine weight 326,000 lb, tractive effort 62,949 lb. No photographer listed. |
| Photo Date: |
6/1/1952 Upload Date: 8/25/2014 7:09:42 AM |
| Location: |
Unknown, GA |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
SOU 4805(2-8-2) |
| Views: |
541 Comments: 1 |
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