ATSF 2-6-2 #1037 - Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe  Contributor's Pick!       
Burnham, Wms, & Co (Baldwin) built this Prairie-type locomotive in 1901 with 69" drivers and compound cylinders (hp 17"x28", lp 28"28") but later simplified in the 1920's. It could generate a respectable 200 psi for those cylinders. With an engine weight of 209,220 lb, it could produce a tractive effort of 25,446 lb. Here is sits in storage or more probably a scrap line. Actual date and location are unknown as is the photogrpaher who captured it.
Date: 2/7/1940 Location: Unknown, KS Views: 307 Collection Of:   Gary Everhart
Locomotives: ATSF 1037(2-6-2)    Author:  Gary Everhart
ATSF 2-6-2 #1037 - Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Picture Categories: Roster,Steam,Action This picture is part of album:  ATSF STEAM ALBUM
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