| Fine example of a Rogers Locomotive Works 4-4-0 American configuration originally built in June of 1887 as St Paul, Minneapolis & Manitoba #219 (also known as St Paul & Pacific, SP&P). Later the SP&P was absorbed into the Great Northern and #219 landed on the GN roster. Note wooden caboose GN X348 behind the loco. Specs - serial #3764, B-21 class, 63" drivers, modest 150 psi boiler pressure, 18x24" cylinders,modest engine weight of 94,100 lb, modest tractive effort of 15,737 lb. No date or location was given for the photo.S.R. Wood photo |