Chicago Burlington and Quincy class 05-A 4-8-4, built 1940.


This exhibit was converted from coal to oil around 1950. The tender capacity is 7300 gallons of oil and 18000 gallons of water. It is a good example of a duel service steam locomotive.


Size: 4184px × 6300px
Location: Colorado Railway Museum, Golden, Colorado, USA.
Photo credit: © Brian Hartshorn / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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