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DMIR 2-6-6-4 #236 |
| Description: |
Here's another photo of the massive Duluth, Missabee & Iron Range 2-6-6-4 #236. This articulated Yellowstone type steam locomotive was built by Baldwin in 1941 to meet the needs of power for long ore car drags. Specs - Class M3, 63" drivers, impressive 240 psi boiler pressure, 26x32 cylinders, engine wt 695,040 lb, impressive tractive effort of 140,000 lb. All of the DM&IR Yellowstones were all retired between 1958 and 1963. No photographer was listed for this photo. |
| Photo Date: |
6/1/1952 Upload Date: 6/7/2020 5:14:15 PM |
| Location: |
Proctor, MN |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
DMIR 236(2-8-8-4) |
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221 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
DMIR 236 |
| Description: |
DMIR was in need of a steam locomotive that could handle 115-car, 8750-ton trains over 0.62% grades without stalling, hence the birth of the 2-8-8-4 Yellowstone type loco. This massive giant was built by Baldwin in 1941 and servced until the entire class was retired between 1958-63. Specs - Class M3, 63" drivers, impressive 240 psi boiler pressure, 26x32 cylinders, engine wt 695,040 lb, impressive tractive effort of 140,000 lb. Unknown photographer. |
| Photo Date: |
6/1/1952 Upload Date: 9/26/2017 6:43:24 AM |
| Location: |
Proctor, MN |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
DMIR 236(2-8-8-4) |
| Views: |
623 Comments: 1 |
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