Beautiful original photo of Illinois Central #3969. Built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in April 1920 for the Vicksport Shreveport & Pacific as their #367, it was acquired by the IC in 1926 when the VS&P was absorbed. Specs - 57" drivers, 200 psi boiler pressure, 22x28" cylinders, engine weight of 217,500 lb, tractive effort of 44,460 lb. The locomotive was scrapped in March 1956. Unknown photographer. |