Logo
 
 
12/25/2024
 
 
 
 
 
Owner: Reading Railroad
Model:BLW 2-8-2Built As:PR 1733 (2-8-2)
Serial Number:42906Order No:
Frame Number:24x32 cylinders, 55½" driversBuilt:2/1916
Notes:2/1916, reblt in 3/1943 to M-1sa, retired 12/1949
Other locos with this serial:  RDG 1733(2-8-2)
  Page Controls   View:  Pics Per Page:
RDG2-8-2 # 1733 - Reading
Title:  RDG2-8-2 # 1733 - Reading
Description:  Built by Baldwin in February of 1916, RDG 2-8-2 Mikado #1733 (serial #42906) sits with a head of steam in the St Clair, PA yard. The loco was later rebuilt by the Reading shops in June of 1942 and lasted on the roster until retirement in December of 1949. Rebuilt specs - 61.5" drivers, 225psi boiler pressure, 25x32" cylinders, engine weight of 334,425 lb, tractive effort of 62,200 lb. Alton E. Bowers photo
Photo Date:  4/9/1931  Upload Date: 6/9/2022 6:39:34 AM
Location:  St. Clair, PA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  RDG 1733(2-8-2)
Views:  123   Comments: 0


Site Design ©2001-2020 Tim Huemmer
Photos © respective authors
  Contact: info@rrpicturearchives.net