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Pictures of EJE 557
Owner:
Elgin Joliet and Eastern
Model:
Alco 0-8-0
Built As:
CLSE 569 (2-8-0)
Serial Number:
42082
Order No:
P-536
Frame Number:
22X28 cylinders, 51" drivers
Built:
4/1907
Notes:
Pittsburgh, nee CLS&E 2-8-0 #569, to EJ&E #557 0-8-0 in 1928, scr. 12/1947
Other locos with this serial:
EJE 557(0-8-0)
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Title:
EJE 0-8-0 #557 - Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Rwy
Description:
This stubby legged yard switcher started life as a 2-8-0 Consolidation built by Alco-Pittsburgh and delivered to the Chicago, Lake Shore & Eastern RR in April of 1907 (bldr #42082).. Original specs as a 2-8-0 - 51" drivers, 200 psi boiler pressure, 22x28" cylinders, engine weight of 187,900 lb, tractive effort of 45,173 lb. After the CLS&E was leased by the EJ&E, it was rebuilt by the EJ&E to an 0-8-0 configuration in June, 1928. The switcher lasted until being scrapped in December of 1947. Unknown photographer and the date is approximate.
Photo Date:
6/1/1940
Upload Date:
8/15/2016 4:31:10 PM
Location:
Gary, IN
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
EJE 557(0-8-0)
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