GN 2-8-2 #3369 - Great Northern         
Left with a large number of 2-6-6-2 that had been replaced by stronger models in 1925-26, the Great Nothern shops cut, whittlled, and reshaped these massive locos into beefy 2-8-2 Mikados like this GN #3369. The new group of Mikados were reclassified as O-6 members. They were rebuilt again into class O-8 specs between 1944-46 and renumbered #3394. Retired in mid-1950's and all were scrapped by the early 1960's. The date of 1939 was given but from the photo, it appears to be missing its main rod so it may be several years before it was rebuilt to O-8 class specs.Unknown photographer.
Date: 6/1/1939 Location: Klamath Falls, OR Views: 404 Collection Of:   Gary Everhart
Locomotives: GN 3369(2-8-2)    Author:  Gary Everhart
GN 2-8-2 #3369 - Great Northern
Picture Categories: Roster,Steam This picture is part of album:  GN STEAM ALBUM
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Stephen Gose General The O6s remained in service until the end of steam. The O8s were built from the O7 class. 6/13/2020 8:10:12 AM
Stephen Gose General Forgot to mention that 3 O8s were built from scratch: 3397-3399 6/13/2020 8:12:15 AM

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