IC 2-8-2 #3969 - Illinois Central  Contributor's Pick!       
Beautiful original photo of Illinois Central #3969. Built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in April 1920 for the Vicksport Shreveport & Pacific as their #367, it was acquired by the IC in 1926 when the VS&P was absorbed. Specs - 57" drivers, 200 psi boiler pressure, 22x28" cylinders, engine weight of 217,500 lb, tractive effort of 44,460 lb. The locomotive was scrapped in March 1956. Unknown photographer.
Date: 8/1/1939 Location: Madison, IL Views: 448 Collection Of:   Gary Everhart
Author:  Gary Everhart
IC 2-8-2 #3969 - Illinois Central
Picture Categories: Roster,Yard,Steam This picture is part of album:  IC STEAM ALBUM
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Joe Hedrick General Nice, thanks for sharing, Gary! 8/17/2016 5:42:10 PM

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