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| Title: |
BO 2-8-8-0 #7205 |
| Description: |
Another example of an early Alco 2-8-8-0 "Consolidation Mallet" built in 1916 for the hilly B&O Cumberland Division. Original specs - class EL-2, 58" drivers, 210 psi boiler pressure, 26x31" high pressure clyinders, 41x31" low pressure cylinders, engine weight of 485,600 lb, impressive tractive effort of 91,993 lb. Starting in 1927, a few class EL-2's were converted to 4 cylinder simple-expansion to improve pulling power. No photographer or location was listed for the photo. |
| Photo Date: |
6/1/1943 Upload Date: 11/6/2018 6:05:11 AM |
| Location: |
Unknown, MD |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
BO 7205(2-8-8-0) |
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