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C&O 2-8-8-2 #1544 - Chesapeake & Ohio RR |
| Description: |
Interesting original photo of the Alco-Schenectady 2-8-8-2 "Chesapeake-type" locomotive delivered to the C&O in 1924. Known as "Simple Simons" or "Simons" (according to C&O Power) because they operated as simple-expansion articulateds, unlike the earlier compound Mallets. Specifics - H-7 class, 57" drivers, 215 psi boiler pressure, 23x32" cylinders, engine weight of 567,500 lb, impressive tractive effort of 108,547 lb. R.W. Legg photo |
| Photo Date: |
10/1/1931 Upload Date: 8/24/2015 4:40:29 PM |
| Location: |
Russell, KY |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
CO 1544(2-8-8-2) |
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882 Comments: 1 |
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C&O 2-8-8-2 #1550 - Chesapeake & Ohio RR |
| Description: |
Beautiful photo by Glenn Pfleghar of the massive 1924 Alco-Schenectady 2-8-8-2 Chesapeake- type locomotive in the Clifton Forge, VA, yard. Often called "Simons" by the C&O (short for "Simple Simon"), these locos operated as simple-expansion articulateds, unlike the earlier compound Mallets. Specifics - H-7 class, 57" drivers, 215 psi boiler pressure, 23x32" cylinders, engine weight of 567,500 lb, impressive tractive effort of 108,547 lb. . |
| Photo Date: |
1/15/1940 Upload Date: 8/24/2015 4:40:33 PM |
| Location: |
Clifton Forge, VA |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
CO 1550(2-8-8-2) |
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1032 Comments: 2 |
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C&O 2-8-8-2 #1555 - Chesapeake & Ohio RR |
| Description: |
Although this appears to be an older contact reprint, it still shows the massive size of the 1924 Alco-Schenectady built "Chesapeake-type" 2-8-8-2 locomotive. Specifics - H-7 class, 57" drivers, 215 psi boiler pressure, 23x32" cylinders, engine weight of 567,500 lb, impressive tractive effort of 108,547 lb. No date, location or photographer was listed for this photo so arbitrary points were used. |
| Photo Date: |
6/1/1939 Upload Date: 8/24/2015 4:40:35 PM |
| Location: |
Unknown, OH |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
CO 1555(2-8-8-2) |
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788 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CO 2-8-8-2 #1558 - Chesapeake & Ohio |
| Description: |
One of the original 25 built by Alco in 1924, this H-7 class "Chesapeake" type locomotive was able to pull 9,500 ton trains over the 113 mile run from Russell, Kentucky to Columbus, Ohio in 5 hours according to www.steamlocomotive.com. This wheel type soon replaced teh 2-10-4 and the 2-6-6-6 Alleghenies in the territory. A real power monster! Unfortunately no location, date or photographer credit was listed for this photo. Looks like West Virginia or Kentucky from the background. |
| Photo Date: |
6/1/1940 Upload Date: 7/31/2013 5:57:28 AM |
| Location: |
Chesapeake, VA |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CO 1558(2-8-8-2) |
| Views: |
1415 Comments: 2 |
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