| Beautiful photo from an original negative of a solid powerhouse, 1944 Lima 2-8-4 Berkshire, built for the Pere Marquette as their #1239. Specs - class N2, 69" drivers, impressive 245 psi boiler pressure, 26x34" cylinders, engine weight of 442,500 lb, tractive effort of 69,397 lb. Photo from an original negative. No date, location or photographer was given for the negative. |