| Title: |
EJE 0-8-0 #557 - Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Rwy |
| Description: |
This stubby legged yard switcher started life as a 2-8-0 Consolidation built by Alco-Pittsburgh and delivered to the Chicago, Lake Shore & Eastern RR in April of 1907 (bldr #42082).. Original specs as a 2-8-0 - 51" drivers, 200 psi boiler pressure, 22x28" cylinders, engine weight of 187,900 lb, tractive effort of 45,173 lb. After the CLS&E was leased by the EJ&E, it was rebuilt by the EJ&E to an 0-8-0 configuration in June, 1928. The switcher lasted until being scrapped in December of 1947. Unknown photographer and the date is approximate. |
| Photo Date: |
6/1/1940 Upload Date: 8/15/2016 4:31:10 PM |
| Location: |
Gary, IN |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
EJE 557(0-8-0) |
| Views: |
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