CNW 2-8-2 #2709         
Built by Alco, the Class-J 2-8-2 was the pride of the C&NW #400" passenger fleet. These engines were capable of producing speeds of over 100 mph and were in scheduled service producing average speeds of over 60 MPH including stops. Date and location of the photo is accurate.
Date: 1/22/1933 Location: Chadron, NE Views: 1661 Collection Of:   Marty Ross
Locomotives: CNW 2709(2-8-2)    Author:  Otto Perry
CNW 2-8-2 #2709
Picture Categories: Steam This picture is part of album:  C&NW
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Stephen Gose General Whhhhhhattttt? Passenger engines? Where you get theses 2/24/2019 10:40:17 PM
Stephen Gose General Whhhhhhattttt? Passenger engines? Where you get theses 2/24/2019 10:40:18 PM
Stephen Gose General Whhhhhhattttt? Passenger engines? Where you get theses 2/24/2019 10:40:19 PM
Stephen Gose General I must be out of my mind, never knew these as 100 mph passenger darts. Thought these were freight hogs. 2/24/2019 10:43:12 PM

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