IC 2-8-2 #1741 - Illinois Central         
Built by Baldiwn in January of 1912 as Illinois Central 2-8-2 Mikado #1684 (serial #37464), the was rebuilt and renumbered by the IC shops in April of 1944 as IC #1741. After nearly 43 years of service the loco was sold for scrap in May of 1955. Original specs - 63" drivers, 175 psi boiler pressure, 27x30" cylinders, engine weight of 283,850 lb, tractive effort of 51,637 lb. No photographer was listed for the photo.
Date: 9/3/1955 Location: Proviso, IL   Map Show Proviso on a rail map Views: 124 Collection Of:   Gary Everhart
Locomotives: IC 1741(2-8-2)    Author:  Gary Everhart
IC 2-8-2 #1741 - Illinois Central
Picture Categories: Roster,Steam This picture is part of album:  Illinois Central 2-8-2 Mikados
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