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Title:
MILW 2-8-2 #312 - Milwaukee Road (CMStP&P)
Description:
Built by Alco in 1919 as #8674 (serial #61167), this Mikado sits in the Bensenville yard with a fresh load of coal in its tender and steam up ready to roll. The loco was renumbered to MILW #312 in 1938 and was fainally retired in April of 1955. Specifics - The Class L-3 locomotives had 63" diameter drivers, 27" x 32" cylinders, a 190 psi boiler pressure and they exerted 59,800 pounds of tractive effort and each weighed 325,000 pounds. Unknown photographer.
Photo Date:
12/12/1938
Upload Date:
1/26/2015 8:29:19 AM
Location:
Bensenville, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
MILW 312(2-8-2)
Views:
1236
Comments:
0
Title:
MILW 2-8-2 #425 - Milwaukee Road
Description:
This is one of the L-2b class Mikados that Baldwin built for the Milwaukee Road in 1923. This loco was built in May of 1923 as CMStP 8325 but renumbered in July of 1938 to MILW 425. After nearly 31 years of service, the loco was scrapped in July of 1954. Specs - 63" drivers, 200 psi boiler pressure, 26x30" cylinders, engine wt of 292,770 lb, tractive effort of 54,723 lb. No photographer was listed.
Photo Date:
9/10/1939
Upload Date:
1/8/2025 5:19:49 AM
Location:
Bensenville, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
MILW 425(2-8-2)
Views:
596
Comments:
0
Title:
MILW L-3 326
Description:
Milwaukee Road USRA Heavy 2-8-2 class L-3 326, date, location, and photographer unknown, Chuck Zeiler collection.
Photo Date:
12/31/1940
Upload Date:
11/10/2013 11:36:46 AM
Location:
Bensenville, IL
Author:
unknown
Categories:
Steam
Locomotives:
MILW 326(2-8-2)
Views:
1481
Comments:
1
Title:
MILW 2-8-2 #730 - Milwaukee Road
Description:
Alco 11/1914 serial #54952 nee-CMStP #8162 renumbered in 1938 to MILW 730 Retired in April of 1951 Specs - L2 class, 63" drivers, 200 psi boiler pressure, 26 x 30" cylinders, engine weight of 275,000 lb, tractive effort of 54,723 lb. Unknown photographer.
Photo Date:
3/30/1941
Upload Date:
7/26/2025 9:23:05 AM
Location:
Bensenville, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
MILW 730(2-8-2)
Views:
243
Comments:
0
Title:
MILW 2-8-2 #480 - Milwaukee Road
Description:
MILW 2-8-2 Mikado #480 and its hundreds of sisters have proved that they were a reliable and versatile power on the Milwaukee Road roster. Baldwin, 9/1923, nee-CMStP 2-8-2 #8380 (serial #57082, L-sb class) > renumbered in July of 1938 to MILW 480. The loco served for 32 years before being scrapped in December of 1955. Specs - 63" drivers, 200 psi boiler pressure, 26x30" cylinders, engine wt of 292,770 lb and tractive force of 54,723 lb. No photographer was listed for this photo which is now in my collectin.
Photo Date:
9/20/1941
Upload Date:
9/29/2025 6:08:35 AM
Location:
Bensenville, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
MILW 480(2-8-2)
Views:
313
Comments:
0
Title:
MILW 2-8-2 #698 - Milwaukee Road
Description:
Alco-Brooks, 10/1912, nee-CM&StP 8092 (serial #52165), renumbered in 1938 to CMStP&P 698. Sold in 9/1949. An unknown photographer took the photo.
Photo Date:
9/20/1941
Upload Date:
1/17/2023 6:36:35 AM
Location:
Bensenville, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
MILW 698(2-8-2)
Views:
511
Comments:
0
Title:
MILW 262
Description:
Photo Date:
6/11/1944
Upload Date:
11/5/2005 9:36:52 PM
Location:
Bensenville, IL
Author:
Categories:
Locomotives:
MILW 262(4-8-4)
MILW 215(4-8-4)
Views:
5069
Comments:
1
Title:
MILW 268
Description:
Photo Date:
4/11/1945
Upload Date:
11/5/2005 9:36:52 PM
Location:
Bensenville, IL
Author:
Joe Hughes
Categories:
Locomotives:
MILW 268(4-8-4)
Views:
3070
Comments:
0
Title:
MILW 2-8-2 #689 - Milwaukee Road
Description:
Built by Alco-Brooks in July of 1912 as CM&StP #1857 (serial #51436), it was renumbered in 1938 to CMStP&P 689. After serving nearly 37 years, it was retired in November of 1949. Specs - 63" drivers, 200 psi boiler pressure, 26x30" cylinders, engine weight of 277,800 lb, tractive effort of 54,723 lb.No exact date was listed so an approximate one was used. An unknown photographer took the photo
Photo Date:
6/1/1945
Upload Date:
1/16/2023 5:37:46 PM
Location:
Bensenville, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
MILW 689(2-8-2)
Views:
487
Comments:
0
Title:
MILW 2-8-2 #456 - Milwaukee Road
Description:
Ready an waiting for its next assignment is Milwaukee Road 2-8-2 Mikado #456 at the Bensenville, IL, yard. Baldwin, 7/1923, nee-Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul 2-8-2 #8356 (serial #56831, class L-2b) > renumbered in June of 1938 to MILW #456. It served for nearly 31 years before being scrapped in March of 1954. Specs - 63" drivers, 200 psi boiler pressure, 26x30" cylinders, engine wt of 292,770 lb and tractive force of 54,723 lb. This is an Arthur B. Johnson photo and now part of my collection.
Photo Date:
10/1/1945
Upload Date:
9/28/2025 4:53:58 PM
Location:
Bensenville, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
MILW 456(2-8-2)
Views:
334
Comments:
0
Title:
MILW 2-8-2 #485 - Milwaukee Road
Description:
Having a fleet of 2-8-2 Mikados as the nation moved into WW II was beneficial as these were excellent workhorses. Baldwin, 9/1923, nee-CMStP 2-8-2 #8385 (serial #57174, L-sb class) > renumbered in June of 1938 to MILW 485. The loco served for 30 years before being scrapped in March of 1953. Specs - 63" drivers, 200 psi boiler pressure, 26x30" cylinders, engine wt of 292,770 lb and tractive force of 54,723 lb. No photographer was listed for the photo which is now in my collection.
Photo Date:
6/28/1947
Upload Date:
9/29/2025 6:08:40 AM
Location:
Bensenville, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
MILW 485(2-8-2)
Views:
316
Comments:
0
Title:
MILW 2-8-2 #615 - Milwaukee Road
Description:
Built in June of 1912 by Alco-Brooks as CM&StP 2-8-2 #1850, it was renumbered to CMStP&P 615 in 1938. The loco served well until retirement in September of 1950. Specs - 63" drivers, 200 psi boiler pressure, 26x30" cylinders, engine weight of 277,800 lb, tractive effort of 54,723 lb. Arthur B. Johnson photo.
Photo Date:
3/28/1948
Upload Date:
1/16/2023 5:57:41 AM
Location:
Bensenville, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
MILW 615(2-8-2)
Views:
474
Comments:
0
Title:
MILW 2-8-2 #314
Description:
Built by Alco-Schenectady in July of 1919 as CM&StP #8679, it was later renumbered in 1938 to MILW 314. After nearly 32 years of service, the loco was retired in January of 1951. Specs - L3 class, 63" drivers, 200 psi boiler pressure, 27x32" cylinders, engine wt of 331,335 lb and tractive effort of 74,469 with booster. This is an Hanft photo. No location or date was given for this photo so approximates were used.
Photo Date:
6/1/1948
Upload Date:
7/3/2024 6:14:23 AM
Location:
Bensenville, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
350
Comments:
0
Title:
MILW 2-8-2 #333 - Chicago, Milwaukee, St Paul & Pacific
Description:
Caught sitting in the Bensenville, IL, yard with steam up is this 1918 Alco built 2-8-2 "heavy" USRA Mikado. Originally numbered 8633, it was renumbered 333 after 1938. Specs - class L3, 63" drivers, 27 x 32" cylinders, 190 psi boiler pressure, engine weighed 325,000 pounds, 59,800 pounds of tractive effort. Bruce Black photo
Photo Date:
6/1/1948
Upload Date:
6/24/2019 11:01:15 AM
Location:
Bensenville, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
MILW 333(2-8-2)
Views:
807
Comments:
0
Title:
MILW 2-8-2 #722 - Milwaukee Road
Description:
Alco-Brooks, 11/1912, nee-CM&StP 8142 (serial #52347), renumbered in 1938 to MILW 722, sold in 9/1949. An unknown photographer took the photo. No date was given so an approximate was used.
Photo Date:
6/1/1948
Upload Date:
1/17/2023 6:36:54 AM
Location:
Bensenville, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
MILW 722(2-8-2)
Views:
518
Comments:
0
Title:
MILW 2-8-2 #432 - Milwaukee Road
Description:
Built by Baldwin in may of 1923 as CMStP 8332, it was later renumbered in June of 1938 to MILW 432. The loco lasted until June of 1954 before being retired and scrapped. Specs - 63" drivers, 200 psi boiler pressure, 26x30" cylinders, engine wt of 292,770 lb, tractive effort of 54,723 lb. No photographer was listed for the photo.
Photo Date:
8/23/1948
Upload Date:
1/8/2025 5:19:53 AM
Location:
Bensenville, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
MILW 432(2-8-2)
Views:
475
Comments:
0
Title:
MILW 2-8-2 #620 - Milwaukee Road
Description:
Still looking good at this late date, 2-8-2 Mikado #620 would last a couple more years on the roster before being retired in July of 1950. Built by Alco-Brooks in July of 1912 originally as CM&StP #1861 (serial #51440), it was renumbered CMStP&P 620 in 1938. Specs - 63" drivers, 200 psi boiler pressure, 26x30" cylinders, engine weight of 277,800 lb, tractive effort of 54,723 lb. Arthur B. Johnson photo
Photo Date:
8/23/1948
Upload Date:
1/16/2023 5:57:45 AM
Location:
Bensenville, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
MILW 620(2-8-2)
Views:
456
Comments:
0
Title:
MILW 2-8-2 #634 - Milwaukee Road
Description:
Built by Alco-Brooks in August of 1912 as CM&StP #1887 (serial #51466), it was later renumbered to CMStP&P 634 in 1938. The loco was sold, possibly to scrappers, in November of 1949. Specs - 63" drivers, 200 psi boiler pressure, 26x30" cylinders, engine weight of 277,800 lb, tractive effort of 54,723 lb. An unknown photographer took this photo.
Photo Date:
8/23/1948
Upload Date:
1/16/2023 5:57:57 AM
Location:
Bensenville, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
MILW 634(2-8-2)
Views:
466
Comments:
0
Title:
MILW 2-8-2 #737 - Milwaukee Road
Description:
Built by ALCo-Schenectady in November of 1914 for the Chicago Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad as #8177 (serial #54967), it was later renumbered CMStP&P 737 in 1938. The loco served the Milwaukee Road for nearly 35 years before being retired in September of 1949. Specs - L2 class, 63" drivers, 200 psi boiler pressure, 26 x 30" cylinders, engine weight of 275,000 lb, tractive effort of 54,723 lb. An unknown photographer took this photo.
Photo Date:
8/23/1948
Upload Date:
1/15/2023 4:44:55 AM
Location:
Bensenville, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
MILW 737(2-8-2)
Views:
484
Comments:
0
Title:
MILW 2-8-2 #719 - Chicago, Milwaukee, St Paul & Pacific
Description:
Long before a Fairbanks-Morse H-12-44 carried the Milwaukee Road number 719, this 1912 Alco built 2-8-2 Mikado did after 1938 renumbering. Bruce Black photo
Photo Date:
4/1/1949
Upload Date:
6/24/2019 11:02:31 AM
Location:
Bensenville, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
MILW 719(2-8-2)
Views:
633
Comments:
0
Title:
MILW 0-6-0 #1413 - Milwaukee Road
Description:
Looks like this little switcher may have reached the end of the line in the storage/scrap line at the Bensenville, IL, yard. Built by the Milwaukee Road Shops sometime between 1903-13, it was of service for nearly 30-40 years. The original number was chag`d in 1938 to one in the 1400 series. Original specs - class I5-a, 51" drivers, 19x26" cylinders, 180 psi boiler pressure. This is an R. Donald Ross photo.
Photo Date:
6/24/1949
Upload Date:
1/23/2024 11:24:16 AM
Location:
Bensenville, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
MILW 1433(0-6-0)
Views:
467
Comments:
0
Title:
MILW 2-8-2 #719 - MIlwaukee Road
Description:
Alco-Brooks, 11/1912, nee-CM&StP 8137 (serial #52210), renumbered in 1938 to MILW 719, retired 1/1953
Photo Date:
6/24/1949
Upload Date:
1/17/2023 6:36:50 AM
Location:
Bensenville, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
MILW 719(2-8-2)
Views:
486
Comments:
0
Title:
MILW 2-8-2 #724 - Milwaukee Road
Description:
Alco-Brooks, 12/1912, nee-CM&StP 8149 (serial #52354), renumbered in 1938 to MILW 724, retired in 12/1951. Arthur B. Johnson took the photo.
Photo Date:
6/24/1949
Upload Date:
1/17/2023 6:36:56 AM
Location:
Bensenville, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
MILW 724(2-8-2)
Views:
515
Comments:
0
Title:
MILW 2-8-2 #699 - Milwaukee Road
Description:
Alco-Brooks, 10/1912, nee-CM&StP 8093 (serial #52166), renumbered in 1938 to MILW 699. Retired 11/1949. An unknown photographer took the photo.
Photo Date:
8/27/1949
Upload Date:
1/17/2023 6:36:36 AM
Location:
Bensenville, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
MILW 699(2-8-2)
Views:
494
Comments:
0
Title:
MILW 2-8-2 #631 - Milwaukee Road
Description:
Originally built as CM&StP 2-8-2 #1877 (serial #51456), it was later renumbered CMStP&P 631 in 1938. Alco-Brooks delivered the loco in July of 1912 and it lasted on the roster until retirement in August of 1951 after nearly 39 years of service. Specs - 63" drivers, 200 psi boiler pressure, 26x30" cylinders, engine weight of 277,800 lb, tractive effort of 54,723 lb. Arthur B. Johnson photo
Photo Date:
6/1/1950
Upload Date:
1/16/2023 5:57:55 AM
Location:
Bensenville, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
MILW 631(2-8-2)
Views:
475
Comments:
0
Title:
MILW 4-6-2 #808 - Milwaukee Road
Description:
This is a good looking roster shot of Milwaukee road 4-6-2 Pacific type #808. Originally built by Alco-Brooks in May of 1912 as CMStP #1535 (2nd one - serial #51147, class F-5), it was renumbered several times - in 1912 to CMStP 6313 > in 1927, CMStPP 6313 > in June of 1938 to MILW 808 as seen here. The loco was finally retired in December of 1954 after 42 years of service. Rebuilt specs - 73" drivers, 200 psi boiler pressure, 25x28" cylinders, engine wt of 253,000 lb and tractive force of 40,753 lb. No date or photographer was listed for the photo which is now in my collection.
Photo Date:
6/1/1950
Upload Date:
9/29/2025 4:51:17 PM
Location:
Bensenville, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
MILW 808(4-6-2)
Views:
351
Comments:
0
Title:
MILW 2-8-2 #309 - Chicago, Milwaukee, St Paul & Pacific
Description:
Looks like this 1918 Alco built USRA 2-8-2 "heavy Mikado" #309 is now facing the end, what with the missing bell, headlight and the main rod as well as the windows boarded up. Originally it was #8609 but renumbered after 1938. Specs - class L3, 63" drivers, 27 x 32" cylinders, 190 psi boiler pressure, engine weighed 325,000 pounds, 59,800 pounds of tractive effort. Ray W. Buhrmaster photo
Photo Date:
6/21/1950
Upload Date:
6/24/2019 11:00:59 AM
Location:
Bensenville, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
MILW 309(2-8-2)
Views:
787
Comments:
0
Title:
MILW 2-8-0 #1352 - Chicago, Milwaukee, St Paul & Pacific
Description:
Sitting here in the dead line with its missing headlight is a 1910 Alco-Schenectady built 2-8-0 Consolidation. Originally it was numbered CTH&SE 677, to CM&StP 7702 in 1922, in 1938 it was renumbered to 1352. Bruce Black photo.
Photo Date:
7/2/1950
Upload Date:
6/23/2019 4:29:23 PM
Location:
Bensenville, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
MILW 1352(2-8-0)
Views:
665
Comments:
0
Title:
MILW 2-8-0 #1360 - Chicago, Milwaukee, St Paul & Pacific
Description:
It appears that this 1910 Alco-Schenectady built 2-8-0 Consolidation may now be sitting in the dead/scrap line at the Bensenville, IL, yard. Originally numbered CTH&SE #685, then CM&StP #7710, it was later renumbered to 1360 in 1938. Bruce Black photo
Photo Date:
7/2/1950
Upload Date:
6/23/2019 4:29:29 PM
Location:
Bensenville, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
MILW 1360(2-8-0)
Views:
730
Comments:
0
Title:
MILW 2-8-2 #652 - Milwaukee Road
Description:
Built by Alco-Brooks in November of 1912 as CM&StP 8135, it was renumbered in 1938 to CMStP&P 652. After nearly 37 years of service, it was retired in November of 1949. Specs - class L2-r3" drivers, 200 psi boiler pressure, 26x30" cylinders, engine weight of 277,800 lb, tractive effort of 54,723 lb. No exact date was given so an approximate one was used. An unknown photographer took this photo.
Photo Date:
9/1/1950
Upload Date:
1/16/2023 5:37:36 PM
Location:
Bensenville, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
MILW 652(2-8-2)
Views:
471
Comments:
0
Title:
MILW 2-6-2 #915 - Milwaukee Road
Description:
Originally built by the Milwaukee Shops as #2006, the 2-6-2 Prairie style loco was renumbered in 1912 to 5506, and renumbered 1938 to 915. Looks like the loco has reached the end of its days as it sits in the Bensenville, IL, yard waiting for the scrapper's torch. Specs - class K1, 63" drivers, 200 psi boiler pressure, 21.5x28" cylinders, engine weight of 205,550 lb, tractive effort of 34,926 lb. Bruce Black photo
Photo Date:
9/9/1950
Upload Date:
6/8/2019 6:04:57 PM
Location:
Bensenville, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
MILW 915(2-6-2)
Views:
932
Comments:
1
Title:
MILW 2-8-2 #619 - Milwaukee Road
Description:
Built by Alco in July 1912 for the Milwaukee Road, it first carried the number 1858, renumbered to 8058 in 1912, and renumbered again to 619 in 1938, retired in January 1950. Here it sits in the dead line at the Bensenville yard. Specs - L2 class, 63" drivers, 200 psi boiler pressure, 26x30" cylinders, engine weight of 275,000 lb, tractive effort of 54,724 lb. Arthur B. Johnson photo although he mismarked it as a 2-8-0 on the back.
Photo Date:
10/22/1950
Upload Date:
7/2/2016 6:11:28 AM
Location:
Bensenville, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
MILW 619(2-8-2)
Views:
777
Comments:
1
Title:
MILW 2-8-2 #644 - MIlwaukee Road
Description:
Built by Alco-Brooks in October of 1912 as CM&StP #8110 (serial #52183), it was renumbered in 1938 to CMStP&P 644. Now it sits in the scrap line after being retired 3 months earlier in July of 1950. Specs - class L2-r3" drivers, 200 psi boiler pressure, 26x30" cylinders, engine weight of 277,800 lb, tractive effort of 54,723 lb. Arthur B. Johnson photo
Photo Date:
10/22/1950
Upload Date:
1/16/2023 5:37:30 PM
Location:
Bensenville, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
MILW 644(2-8-2)
Views:
474
Comments:
0
Title:
MILW 4-6-2 #803 - Milwaukee Road
Description:
MILW 4-6-2 Pacific #803 does not have much longer to serve as it will be retired in about a year from this photo date. Originally built by Alco-Brooks in April of 1912 as CMStP 4-6-2 #1525 (2nd one -serial #51137, class F-5), it would be renumbered several times - in in 1912 to CMStP 6303 > then CMStPP 6303 > finally in June of 1938 to MILW 803 as seen here. The loco was retired 9/1951. Rebuilt specs - 73" drivers, 200 psi boiler pressure, 25x28" cylinders, engine wt of 253,000 lb and tractive force of 40,753 lb. No photographer was listed for the photo which is now in my collection.
Photo Date:
10/22/1950
Upload Date:
9/29/2025 4:51:15 PM
Location:
Bensenville, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
MILW 803(4-6-2)
Views:
345
Comments:
0
Title:
MILW 2-8-2 #306
Description:
Alco-Brooks, built 9/1918 - SN 59760 - nee-CM&StP #8620 - renumbered in 1918 to CM&StPP 8620- renumbered in 1938 to MILW 306 - retired in Octobrer of 1953. Original USRA Heavy Mikado specs - L-3 class, 63" drivers, 200 psi, 27x32" cylinders, engine weight of 320,000 lb, and tractive effort of 62,949 lb. This is a Burns photo.
Photo Date:
4/8/1951
Upload Date:
6/30/2024 4:53:04 AM
Location:
Bensenville, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
328
Comments:
0
Title:
MILW 2-8-2 #307
Description:
Alco-Brooks, built 9/1918 - SN 59761 - nee-CM&StP #8621 - renumbered in 1918 to CM&StPP 8621- renumbered in 1938 to MILW 307 - retired in January of 1951. Original USRA Heavy Mikado specs - L-3 class, 63" drivers, 200 psi, 27x32" cylinders, engine weight of 320,000 lb, and tractive effort of 62,949 lb. This is a Brunner photo.
Photo Date:
4/8/1951
Upload Date:
6/30/2024 4:54:11 AM
Location:
Bensenville, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
319
Comments:
0
Title:
MILW 2-8-2 #318
Description:
Originally built as CM&StP 2-8-2 #8603 by Alco-Brooks in September of 1918, this Mikado was later renumbered MILW 318 in 1938. After nearly 33 years of service, the loco was retired in August of 1953. Specs - L3 class, 63" drivers, 200 psi boiler pressure, 27x32" cylinders, engine wt of 320,000 lb and tractive effort of 62,949 lb. This is a Brunner photo.
Photo Date:
4/8/1951
Upload Date:
7/3/2024 6:14:42 AM
Location:
Bensenville, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
351
Comments:
0
Title:
MILW 2-8-2 #363 - Chicago, Milwaukee, St Paul & Pacific
Description:
Here is a solid built 1918 Alco 2-8-2 USRA "heavyweight" Mikado, originally numbered 8663, sitting by the massive coaling tower in the Bensenville, IL, yard. Specs - class L3, 63" drivers, 27 x 32" cylinders, 190 psi boiler pressure, engine weighed 325,000 pounds, 59,800 pounds of tractive effort. Edwin Wilson photo
Photo Date:
5/8/1951
Upload Date:
6/24/2019 11:01:18 AM
Location:
Bensenville, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
MILW 363(2-8-2)
Views:
776
Comments:
0
Title:
MILW 2-8-2 #306
Description:
Alco-Brooks, built 9/1918 - SN 59760 - nee-CM&StP #8620 - renumbered in 1918 to CM&StPP 8620- renumbered in 1938 to MILW 306 - retired in Octobrer of 1953. Original USRA Heavy Mikado specs - L-3 class, 63" drivers, 200 psi, 27x32" cylinders, engine weight of 320,000 lb, and tractive effort of 62,949 lb. This is a Kruschke photo. No exact date in 1951 was given so an approximate was used.
Photo Date:
6/1/1951
Upload Date:
6/30/2024 4:52:59 AM
Location:
Bensenville, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
330
Comments:
0
Title:
MIOLW 2-8-2 #311
Description:
This once active Milwuakee Road 2-8-2 Mikado now appears to be sitting in a storage line at the Bne3senville Yard. Built by Alco-Schenectady in March of 19190 as CM&StP 8653, it was renunmbered in 1938 to MILW 311.Fairly nice group of Milwaukee Road 2-8-2 Mikados. Their information is presented in an abbreviated way, including the confusing renumbering of each loco.
Photo Date:
6/1/1951
Upload Date:
7/3/2024 6:13:39 AM
Location:
Bensenville, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
Views:
358
Comments:
0
Title:
MILW 2-8-2 #327
Description:
Looks like Milwaukee Road 2-8-2 #327 was caught sitting in a storage line at the Bensenville yard. Built by Alco-Brooks in September of 1918 as USRA heavyweight Mikado CM&StP 8618, it was renumbered in 1938 to MILW 327. The loco was officially retired in December of 1954 fter nearly 36 years of dedicated service, . Specs - L3 class, 63" drivers, 200 psi boiler pressure, 27x32" cylinders, engine wt of 320,000 lb and tractive effort of 62,949 lb. This is a Kruschke photo. No exact month or day in 1951 was listed on the photo so an approximate date was used.
Photo Date:
6/1/1951
Upload Date:
7/6/2024 5:25:20 AM
Location:
Bensenville, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
MILW 327(2-8-2)
Views:
497
Comments:
0
Title:
MILW 2-8-2 #468, (Chicago, Milwaukee St Paul & Pacific)
Description:
This Baldwin Mikado built between 1922-23 appears to be in a storage line on this unknown date in Bensenville, IL. This is a Max Miller photo.
Photo Date:
6/1/1951
Upload Date:
8/7/2013 12:18:17 PM
Location:
Bensenville, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:
MILW 468(2-8-2)
Views:
1290
Comments:
0
Title:
MILW Alco S4 #1873 - Milwaukee Road
Description:
Built by Alco in October of 1951 as MILW #1873 (serial #78844), it was renumbered later as MILW 800. The loco lasted in service until being traded in to GE for a new U28B unit in 1966. Specs - 10-AS class, 1000 hp, engine weight of 232,000 lb. Unknown photogrpaher
Photo Date:
11/23/1951
Upload Date:
1/14/2023 8:58:02 AM
Location:
Bensenville, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Yard
Locomotives:
MILW 1873(S4)
Views:
532
Comments:
0
Title:
Milwaukee 21A
Description:
A Fairbanks Morse Erie Built
Photo Date:
11/29/1951
Upload Date:
1/18/2017 9:08:17 PM
Location:
Bensenville, IL
Author:
Richard Kundert
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
MILW 21A(ERIE-A)
Views:
1617
Comments:
0
Title:
MILW 4-6-0 #1055 - Milwaukee Road
Description:
Having been declared scrap in September of 1951, MILW #1055 is still waiting for the scrapper's torch to do its worst. It has already lost its bell, number board and headlight. This 4-6-0 was built by Baldwin Locomotive Works in October of 1901 originally as CM&StP Vauclain compound ten wheeler #386 (serial #19554, class B4). The loco was renumbered many times during its service starting with June of 1907 to #1736 > in September of 1912 to #4336 > in July of 1916, the loco was simplified and renumbered #2886 > in November of 1920 to #2872 > and finally in June of 1938 to MILW #1055. After serving for 50 years, the loco was unceremoniously scrapped in September of 1951. The photo was taken by rail fan Guhr and is now in my rr collection.
Photo Date:
1/6/1952
Upload Date:
11/24/2025 6:06:01 PM
Location:
Bensenville, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
MILW 1055(4-6-0)
Views:
80
Comments:
0
Title:
MILW 4-6-2 #1112 - Milwaukee Road
Description:
MILW 4-6-0 ten wheeler #1112 was photographed sitting in the scrap line after its retirement in May of 1948. Originally built by Baldwin in September of 1900 as CMStP Vauclain compound 4-6-0 #322, it was renumbered many times - in 9/1906 to CMStP #1622, renumbered in 11/1912 to CMStP #4222, simplified & renumbered in 10/1926 to CMStP #2774 and finally renumbered in 6/1938 to CMStP&P #112. After nearly 48 years of service the loco was retired in May of 1848 and scrapped sometime after this photo was taken. Simplfied specs - 69" drivers, 200 psi boiler pressure, 22x26" cylinders, engine wt of 187,600 lb, tractive effort of 31,004 lb and superheated. Arthur B. Johnson photo
Photo Date:
2/10/1952
Upload Date:
11/11/2023 4:06:48 AM
Location:
Bensenville, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
MILW 1112(4-6-0)
Views:
497
Comments:
0
Title:
MILW 2-8-2 #691 - Milwaukee Road
Description:
This loco is sitting in the scrap line with its bell missing. Built by Alco-Brooks in July of 1912 as CM&StP 1865, it was renumbered 8065 and then CMStP&P 691 before retirement in November of 1951. Obviously the loco is still waiting to meet the scrapper's torch in 1952. Specs - 63" drivers, 200 psi boiler pressure, 26x30" cylinders, engine weight of 275,000 lb, tractive effort of 54,723 lb. Arthur B. Johnson photo
Photo Date:
2/24/1952
Upload Date:
1/17/2023 6:36:25 AM
Location:
Bensenville, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
MILW 691(2-8-2)
Views:
497
Comments:
0
Title:
MILW 2-8-0 #1285 - Chicago, Milwaukee, St Paul & Pacific
Description:
Stripped of its bell and light with its cab windows broken. this 1910 Baldiwn built 2-8-0 Consolidation now waits for the scrapper's torch to finish the job. Arthur B. Johnson photo
Photo Date:
3/9/1952
Upload Date:
6/23/2019 4:29:16 PM
Location:
Bensenville, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
MILW 1285(2-8-0)
Views:
676
Comments:
0
Title:
MILW 2-8-2 #463 - Milwaukee Road
Description:
With a little over a year left before it will be retired and scrapped, MILW 2-8-2 #463 is still ready to roll on the next assignment. Baldwin, 8/1923, nee-Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul 2-8-2 #8363 (serial #56908, class L-2b) > renumbered in June of 1938 to MILW #463. It served for nearly 30 years before being scrapped in March of 1953. Specs - 63" drivers, 200 psi boiler pressure, 26x30" cylinders, engine wt of 292,770 lb and tractive force of 54,723 lb. Unfortunately, no photographer was listed for this photo.
Photo Date:
4/18/1952
Upload Date:
9/28/2025 4:54:02 PM
Location:
Bensenville, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
MILW 463(2-8-2)
Views:
307
Comments:
0
Title:
MILW 2-8-2 #736 - Milwaukee Road
Description:
Long before a Fairbanks-Morse H-12-44 loco wore the number MILW 736, this Alco-Schenectady 2-8-2 Mikado had the honor. Built in November of 1914 as Chicago Milwaukee & St. Paul #8176 (serial #54966), it was renumbered in 1938 to CMStP&P #736. Eventually it was retired in March of 1952. This photo appears to be a view of it in the scrap line - note the missing light, bell and main drive rod. Specs - L2 class, 63" drivers, 200 psi boiler pressure, 26 x 30" cylinders, engine weight of 275,000 lb, tractive effort of 54,723 lb. No exact day in 1952 was given. Fred Ziebe took this photo.
Photo Date:
8/1/1952
Upload Date:
1/15/2023 4:44:53 AM
Location:
Bensenville, IL
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:
MILW 736(2-8-2)
Views:
537
Comments:
0
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