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| Title: |
VGN 2-8-2 #453 - Virginian Rwy |
| Description: |
Baldwin built 42 Mikados during 1909-10 for the Viwginian creating their class MB. They had 56" drivers, developed a boiier pressure of 190 psi for their 22"x28" cylinders. Engine weight was 269,000 lb and this Mikado could apply a tractive effort of 53,157 lb* EW King, Jr., writing in Drury (1993) says, "...they literally did everything on the Virginian: switching, pusher duty, coal drags, work trains, fast freights, mixed runs, and passenger trains.". Date and location are unknown so approximates are listed. Warren W. McCleary Jr photo |
| Photo Date: |
6/1/1940 Upload Date: 2/20/2014 11:03:27 AM |
| Location: |
Unknown, VA |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
VGN 453(2-8-2) |
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645 Comments: 1 |
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 Bluefield, WV (5 Sept 1954).JPG)
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| Title: |
VGN 468 |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
9/5/1954 Upload Date: 8/12/2015 7:56:25 PM |
| Location: |
Bluefield, WV |
| Author: |
Unknown |
| Categories: |
Steam |
| Locomotives: |
VGN 468(2-8-2) |
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602 Comments: 0 |
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