Soo Line Decapod - 950, Ashland, WI
Ashland, WI (Ashland County)
When built in July 1900 by Baldwin Locomotive Works of Philadelphia, engine 950 was the world's largest steam locomotive at a weight of 190,000 pounds with a tractive effort of 47,090 pounds. Originally numbered 600 by the Soo Line, it became the only decapod in the Soo Line roster and was put in service between Minneapolis, Minnesota and Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. (1)
References (1) WI Historical Markers www.wisconsinhistoricalmarkers.com/2013/06/soo-line-decap...
Soo Line Decapod - 950, Ashland, WI
Ashland, WI (Ashland County)
When built in July 1900 by Baldwin Locomotive Works of Philadelphia, engine 950 was the world's largest steam locomotive at a weight of 190,000 pounds with a tractive effort of 47,090 pounds. Originally numbered 600 by the Soo Line, it became the only decapod in the Soo Line roster and was put in service between Minneapolis, Minnesota and Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. (1)
References (1) WI Historical Markers www.wisconsinhistoricalmarkers.com/2013/06/soo-line-decap...