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Owner: Chicago & Northwestern
Model:Alco 4-6-2Built As:CNW 1578 (4-6-2)
Serial Number:50922Order No:S-864
Frame Number:25X28 cylinders, 75" driversBuilt:4/1912
Notes:Schenectady, 4/1912, nee-1578, re# in 1952
Other locos with this serial:  CNW 578(4-6-2)
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CNW 4-6-2 #578 - Chicago & North Western
Title:  CNW 4-6-2 #578 - Chicago & North Western
Description:  Definitly the Chicago & North Western 4-6-2 Pacific #578 seen parked in the Crystal Lake yad is showing its age of 43 years now. Built by Alco-Schenectady in April of 1912, it served the CNW well. In 1952 it had its number changed to CNW 578. No record of its actual dispositon date was found. Specs - class E, 75" drivers, 185 psi boiler pressure, 25x28" cylinders, engine wt of 251,500 lb, tractive effort of 36,700 lb. No photographer was listed for the photo.
Photo Date:  6/26/1955  Upload Date: 5/1/2023 4:06:56 AM
Location:  Crystal Lake, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  CNW 578(4-6-2)
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