Such a cool photograph, you don't see many photographs of these engines in service let alone a color one. Thanks for showing us.
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Now that's something special. A handsome locomotive, indeed. And look at that short, high class consist soon to race across the Rock Island Line.
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| Posted by Dana M. on April 10, 2022 | |
Nice photo Edward - and yes, rare to see one of these in service, and in color, to echo a fellow railfan's comment. Please excuse my confusion - but the details indicate 2-8-8-2, yet in the remarks you say it's a 2-8-8-4? Also, you say the year is 1940 in the location/Date information, but then say 1939 in the description. Again, please forgive me of my confusion, but I'd like some clarification, if you'd be so kind! Thank you!
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Great question Dana. I couldn't find the option to load this as steam 2-8-8-2 but I will double-check that again. I live in New Zealand and have these in my collection from a deceased estate so I can only go on these wonderful notes that are included with the photos. The date on the photo says May 11, 1940. and I found online that this locomotive was built in 1939. Hope that helps though as I just personally love this photo in particular as New Zealand never had anything like this and in fact our articulated locomotives were considered a failure and the three were rebuilt as conventional 4-6-2 Pacifics instead,
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| Posted by SES on April 10, 2022 | |
I believe the description says the engine was built in 1939. Although this is a publicity photo, most railroads usually didn't take such images when equipment was brand new just out of the factory. It's also publicity for the railroad and not a promo for Lima Locomotive works.
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Incredible
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