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Owner: Bangor & Aroostook
Model:Alco 2-8-0Built As:BAR 181 (2-8-0)
Serial Number:54945Order No:S-1075
Frame Number:23X30 cylinders, 57" driversBuilt:10/1914
Notes:Scnenectady 10/1914, class G, scrapped 08/51
Other locos with this serial:  BAR 181(2-8-0)
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BAR 2-8-0 #181 - Bangor & Aroostook
Title:  BAR 2-8-0 #181 - Bangor & Aroostook
Description:  Although not marked, this appears to be an original photo taken shortly after the 1914 Alco-Schenectady 2-8-0 Consolidation was built. The class G locos built between 1914-1916 were all superheated in 1918 by the BAR shops. Specs after superheating - 57" drivers, 225 psi boiler pressure, 23x30" cylinders, engine weight of 222,000 lb, tractive effort of 44,500 lb. After over 40 years of service, all 16 class G locos was retired between 1947-51. Unknown photographer and no location listed.
Photo Date:  9/1/1939  Upload Date: 1/4/2018 6:59:58 AM
Location:  Unknown, ME
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  BAR 181(2-8-0)
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