| Only two class E 4-6-2 Pacifics were given the streamlined shroud - CNW #620 seen here and CNW #617. Originally built by Alco-Schenectady as a traditional CNW 4-6-2 Pacific #1620, it went through several changes during its lifetime. In August of 1938, the boiler pressure was increased to 200 psi resulting in an increased tractive effort. In February of 1940, a stoker was applied. In December of 1941, the loco was streamlined with a new engine shroud seen in this photo. Finally, the loco was renumbered CNW 620 in 1952. After nearly 39 years of service, the loco was scrapped in August of 1956. This may be one of the very last photos taken of it before meeting the scrapper's torch. Rebuilt specs - class E, 75" drivers, 200 psi boiler pressure, 25x28" cylinders, engine wt of 263,500 lb, tractive effort of 39,600 lb. No photographer was listed for the photo. |