| Title: |
CO 2-6-6-6 #1653 - Chesapeake & Ohio |
| Description: |
Nearing the end of production of 2-6-6-6 Allegheny type steam locomotives built by the Lima Company is C&O #1653. It was delivered in October of 1948 only to be pulled and scrapped during the 1950's as diesels took the stage front and center. Specs - 67" drivers, impressive 260 psi boiler pressure, 22.5 x 33" cylinders, engine wt of 724,500 lb, impressive tractive effort of 110,200 lb. This is a C. W. Jernstrom photo. |
| Photo Date: |
10/7/1952 Upload Date: 7/14/2025 9:14:56 AM |
| Location: |
Russell, KY |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
CO 1653(2-6-6-6) |
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