CBQ 0-8-0 #551 - Chicago, Burlington & Quincy  Contributor's Pick!       
Originally built by Baldwin in November of 1909 as a 2-6-6-2 locomotive. it was later rebuilt by the CBQ shops into this 0-8-0 switcher. Impressive overhaul and chop to create this yard workshorse! The rebuilt loco lasted until being sold for scrap in November of 1948 after 39 years of combined service to the CBQ. Rebuilt specs - 56" drivers, 200 psi boiler pressure, 25x32" cylinders, engine weight of 256,300 lb, tractive effort of 60,700 lb. No date was given so an approximate one was used. C.C. Grayson photo
Date: 6/1/1940 Location: St Louis, MO Views: 355 Collection Of:   Gary Everhart
Author:  Gary Everhart
CBQ 0-8-0 #551 - Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Picture Categories: Roster,Yard,Steam This picture is part of album:  CBQ STEAM ALBUM
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