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Owner: Duluth Missabe & Iron Range
Model:BLW 2-8-8-4Built As:DMIR 224 (2-8-8-4)
Serial Number:62530Order No:
Frame Number:4 of 26x32 cyl., 63" driversBuilt:5/1941
Notes:5/1941, M3 class, scrapped 1962
Other locos with this serial:  DMIR 224(2-8-8-4)
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DMIR 2-8-8-4 #224 - Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range
Title:  DMIR 2-8-8-4 #224 - Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range
Description:  With a huge cloud of smoke, this 2-8-8-4 Yellowstone type steam locomotive, DMIR #224, takes off for another revenue service trip. Built by Baldwin in May of 1941, it lasted for nearly 21 years in service before being scrapped in 1962. Specs - class M3, 63" drivers, 240 psi boiler pressure, 26x32" cylinders, engine weight of 695,040, tractive effort of 140, 000 lb. There was no date, location or photographer listed for this photo so an approximate date and location were used.
Photo Date:  6/1/1955  Upload Date: 1/10/2023 8:27:26 AM
Location:  Unknown, MN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  DMIR 224(2-8-8-4)
Views:  107   Comments: 0


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