| Title: |
ATSF 2-8-8-2 #1700 - Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe |
| Description: |
Although listed as a 2-8-8-0 in the RRPA database, this loco was actually a 2-8-8-2 "Chesapeake" type steam locomoitve. According to a note from the Santa Fe publicity department on the back of the photo, Santa Fe purchased two of these 2-8-8-2 or Mallet type locomotives in 1909.Weight: 462,450 Ibs. without tender, they have a tractive force of 108,300 Ibs. and 63 inch driving wheels.In 1942 these locomotives were converted from Mallet to 2-8-2 Mikado type. |
| Photo Date: |
6/1/1911 Upload Date: 1/8/2025 10:31:47 AM |
| Location: |
Eddystone, PA |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
ATSF 1700(2-8-8-0) |
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