| Here is another view of the Burnham, Wms & Company (Baldwin predecessor) 2-8-0 Consolidation #809 built for the ATSF in January of 1902. Specs - serial #19952, class 789, 57" drivers, 210 psi boiler pressure, 17x32" high pressure cylinders, 28x32" low pressure cylinders, engine weight of 202,360 lb, tractive effort of 42,321 lb. The entire 789 class of Vauclain compound locomotives was simplified starting in 1907. Retirements started in late 1930's and continued for nearly 20 years. The photo is from the collection of John B. McCall and no date or location was given. |