| Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad NW2 9244 westbound at Naperville, Illinois on November 7, 1963, photograph by Chuck Zeiler. This locomotive was built in August 1946 (c/n 3640) on EMD Order E699 for 28 NW2's (#'s 9220-9247). It became BN 541 and was retired July 1982. Of interest is the Vapor-Clarkson standby heater on the running board in front of the cab. The purpose of this was to allow the prime mover to be shut down in cold weather. The standby heater would heat and circulate the cooling water to prevent freezing. The heater was seldom used, due to the difficulty in restarting the prime mover due to cold batteries and other auxiliaries. |
| Date:
11/7/1963 |
Location:
Naperville, IL Map  |
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452 |
Collection Of:
 
Chuck Zeiler |
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Author: Chuck Zeiler
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| Picture Categories: Roster |
This picture is part of album: CB&Q Diesel Switchers |