This appears to be a newly delivered Baldwin 4-8-4 Northern type steam locomotive for the Milwaukee Road roster. Note the pristine whitewalls and the gleaming engine case as proof. Original Specs - serial #62094, S2 class, 74" drivers, impressive 295 psi boiler pressure, 26x32" cylinders,thermic syphon engine weight of 490,450 lb, tractive effort of 70,8816 lb. The entire class was retired between 1953-56. No exact day in 1937 was given for the photo. Geo. Harris photo |