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Pictures of BAR 104
Owner:
Bangor & Aroostook
Model:
Alco 4-8-2
Built As:
BAR 104 (4-8-2)
Serial Number:
68525
Order No:
S-1708
Frame Number:
22.5X30 cylinders 63" drivers
Built:
10/1930
Notes:
Schenectady 10/1930, class M, scrapped 6/50
Other locos with this serial:
BAR 104(4-8-2)
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Title:
BAR 4-8-2 #104 - Bangor & Aroostook
Description:
Caught by the roundhouse and turntable at North Maine Juntion in Heermon, ME, this mighty 4-8-2 Mountain type loco was built by Alco-Schenectady in October of 1929 (serial #68525). These relatively small Mountain type locos with small drivers were for low-speed freight hauling. The loco lasted in service until being scrapped in June of 1950. The entire M class of 10 was retired between 1950-53 with none preserved. Specs - class M, 62" drivers, impressive 240 psi boiler pressure, 22.5x30" cylinders, engine weight of 317,490 lb, tractive effort of 49,972 lb. Photo was obtained from the Henry O. Preble collection.
Photo Date:
5/4/1941
Upload Date:
1/3/2018 5:01:04 PM
Location:
Hermon, ME
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
RollingStock,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
BAR 104(4-8-2)
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