Originally built by Baldwin in August of 1901 as ATSF Vauclain compound 2-6-0 #575, the loco was simplified in 1920 at ATSF Shops in Topeka, KS. In August of 1927, the ATSF Topkea Shops converted it into ATSF 0-8-0 #575 yard switcher. The 0-8-0 switcher lasted until being sold for scrap to Hyman-Michaels Company on 4/10/1952. Rebuilt 0-8-0 specs - 51" drivers, 220 psi boiler pressure, 21x28" cylinders, engine weight of 215,200 lb, tractive effort of 45,300 lb. Unknown photogrpaher |