VGN 2-8-2 #453 - Virginian Rwy  Contributor's Pick!       
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
Date: 6/1/1940 Location: Unknown, VA Views: 644 Collection Of:   Gary Everhart
Locomotives: VGN 453(2-8-2)    Author:  Gary Everhart
VGN 2-8-2 #453 - Virginian Rwy
Picture Categories: Roster,Steam This picture is part of album:  Virginian 2-8-2 #453
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Robert Beichler General Nice lines and understated good looks, nice find sir. 2/20/2014 7:40:08 PM

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