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MILW 4-6-4 #104 "Baltic" - Milwaukee Road |
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The Milwaukee Road took delivery of 6 st4eamlined, high speed 4-6-4 "Baltics" (MILW name for Hudsons) in Augsut of 1938 from Alco-Schenectady. These were major contenders for the fastest steam locomotives ever built, as they ran at over 100 miles per hour (160 km/h) daily. Baron Gérard Vuillet, a French railroading expert, once recorded a run between Chicago and Milwaukee where the locomotive reached 125 mph (201 km/h) and sustained an average 120 mph (190 km/h) for 4.5 miles (7.2 km). Sadly, after serving for nearly 23 years, the loco was retired and scrapped in June of 1951. Specs - class F7, 84" drivers, impressive 300 psi boiler pressure, 23.5x30" cylinders, engine weight of 415,000 lb, tractive effort of 50,294 lb. No date, location or photographer was listed for this photo so approximates were used. |
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6/1/1940 Upload Date: 1/19/2025 3:54:55 AM |
| Location: |
Unknown, WI |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
MILW 104(4-6-4) |
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38 Comments: 0 |
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MILW 4-6-4 #100 "Baltic"- MIlwaukee Road |
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Although showing definite signs in this photo of aging,the Milwaukee Road iconic f7 class 4-6-4 streamlinee steam locomoitve was a masterful example of speed and styling during the 1930's-40's. Milwaukee Road called these "Baltics" rather than "Hudsons" and were major contenders for the fastest steam locomotives ever built, as they ran at over 100 miles per hour (160 km/h) daily. One run in January 1941 recorded by a reporter for Trains magazine saw 110 miles per hour (180 km/h) achieved twice—in the midst of a heavy snowstorm. Built by Alco-Schenectady in August of 1938, MILW #100 served well for nearly 21 years before being retired in November of 1949 and presumedly scrapped. Specs - class F7, 84" drivers, impressive 300 psi boiler pressure, 23.5x30" cylinders, engine weight of 415,000 lb, tractive effort of 50,294 lb. No date, location or photographer was listed for this photo so approximates were used. |
| Photo Date: |
6/1/1945 Upload Date: 1/19/2025 3:54:54 AM |
| Location: |
Unknown, WI |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
MILW 100(4-6-4) |
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48 Comments: 0 |
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MILW 4-6-4 #125 "Baltic" - Milwaukee Road |
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Not as famous and stylish as the later streamlined 4-6-4 "Baltics (MILW name for Hudsons), this Baldwin built 4-6-4 was still a major player in passenger service as seen here with the long string of passenger cars behind the lone engine. Delievered in November of 1929 as MILW 6400, it was renumbered to MILW 125 in 1938. After 25 years of service, the loco was retired and scrapped in June of 1954. Specs - class F-6, 79" drivers, 225 psi boiler pressure, 26x28" cylinders, engine wt of 37,850 lb. No date or photographer was listed for the photo so an approximate date was used. |
| Photo Date: |
6/1/1948 Upload Date: 1/19/2025 3:54:56 AM |
| Location: |
Janesville, WI |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
MILW 125(4-6-4) |
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37 Comments: 0 |
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MILW 4-6-4 #126 "Baltic" - Milwaukee Road |
| Description: |
Here is a solid looking 4-6-4 "Baltic" steam locomoitve (MILW name for the Hudson). Built by Baldwin in November of 1929 as MILW 4-6-4 #6401, it was renumbered in June of 1938 to MILW 126. After 25 years of service, the loco was retired and scrapped in December of 1954. Specs - class F-6, 79" drivers, 225 psi boiler pressure, 26x28" cylinders, engine wt of 37,850 lb and tractive effort of 45,822 lb. No photographer was lised No date, location or photographer was listed for this photo so approximates were used. |
| Photo Date: |
6/1/1948 Upload Date: 1/19/2025 3:54:57 AM |
| Location: |
Unknown, WI |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
MILW 126(4-6-4) |
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43 Comments: 0 |
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