| Title: |
IC 4-6-2 #1139 - Illinois Central |
| Description: |
Built by ALCo-Brooks in October of 1916, Illinois Central #1139 (serial #56083) lasted until being scrapped in 1952. However it did play a part in an Presidential election in 1940. Seen here, it headed up the Wendel Willkie "Campaign Special " before the Republican convention in September of 1940. Rebuilt specs - 75.5" drivers, 215 psi boiler pressure, 26x28" cylinders, engine weight of 285,500 lb, tractive effort of 48,511 lb. No photographer was listed for the photo. |
| Photo Date: |
9/6/1940 Upload Date: 8/29/2022 8:02:29 AM |
| Location: |
Dubuque, IA |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
IC 1139(4-6-2) |
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