| Title: |
WM 4-8-4 #1404 - Western Maryland |
| Description: |
Fairly nice roster shot of Western Marylant 4-8-4 "Potomac" type #1404. History - Baldwin, 1947, Instead of the term "Northern", WM called this 4-8-4 configuration "Potomacs" which was a preferred name for a "southern" railroad. Specifics - J-1 class, 69" drivers, impressive 255 psi boiler pressure, 26.5x32" cylinders, engine weight of 5-6,500 lb, tractive effort of 70,591 lb. The class was retired in 1954.This loco was sold for scrap to the Luria Bros. Company in 9/1955. No location, date or photographer was listed for the photo. |
| Photo Date: |
6/1/1950 Upload Date: 3/7/2025 5:55:46 AM |
| Location: |
Unknown, MD |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
WM 1404(4-8-4) |
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