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Owner: Boston & Maine
Model:Lima 2-8-4Built As:BM 4004 (2-8-4)
Serial Number:7281Order No:1103
Frame Number:28x30 cylinders, 63" driversBuilt:5/1928
Notes:5/1928, class T-1a, to ATSF 4194 in 07/45, sfs 10/49
Other locos with this serial:  BM 4004(2-8-4)
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BM 2-8-4 #4004 - Boston & Maine
Title:  BM 2-8-4 #4004 - Boston & Maine
Description:  Fine example of the "cobra hooded" 2-8-4 Berkshire built by Lima in May of 1928. The "hood" was a curving feedwater heater that gave the loco a unique look. Specs - serial #7281, T-1a class, 63" drivers, 210 psi boiler pressure, 28x30" cylinders, engine weight of 406,900 lb, tractive effort of 66,640 lb. B&M sold this loco and six other class members to ATSF in 1945. This loco was renumbered ATSF 4794 and lasted until late 1949 before being scrapped. Unknown photographer
Photo Date:  6/1/1934  Upload Date: 1/29/2021 9:09:46 AM
Location:  East Somerville (subdivision), MA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  BM 4004(2-8-4)
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