A very nice photo of a handsome and historic locomotive! The great composition of this photo hides its true date-- the image could be thirty-five years earlier, 1952 instead of '87. The kudzu is an authentic touch!
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The reference to 2156 is of course the 1942 vintage Class Y6a 2-8-8-2 which N&W built a total of 16. But, I wonder if any examples of the 30 Class Y6b’s remain today (also 2-8-8-2) which N&W also built in 3-stages; the last stage consisted of 6 from 1951-1952. It is my understanding that these were the most powerful steam locomotives constructed in the USA with a much higher tractive effort than the UP Big Boys.
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I believe the 2156 is the Y6a that Sid is talking about it is in St.Louis museum of transportation.
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