WAB 4-6-0 #639 - Wabash RR  Contributor's Pick!       
Built by Baldwin Co early successor, Burnham, Williams & Co, in 1904, this ten-wheeler type locomotive had 74" drivers, created 220 psi boiler pressure, had an overall engine/tender wheelbase of 55.6' and engine weight of 193,330 lbs. Eventually refitted with 74" drivers but not superheated so operated for less than 30 years. Photo was taken by Clyde L Harper.
Date: 2/1/1932 Location: Wabash, IN Views: 627 Collection Of:   Gary Everhart
Locomotives: WAB 639(4-6-0)    Author:  Gary Everhart
WAB 4-6-0 #639 - Wabash RR
Picture Categories: Roster,Steam This picture is part of album:  WAB STEAM ALBUM
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Robert Farkas General She almost has a European look to her. 4/1/2013 9:26:30 PM
Robert Beichler General A graceful highstepper, the coming of steel passenger cars made her to light, but didn't take her good looks. 4/2/2013 7:52:01 PM

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