New Haven Railroad I-2 class Pacific steam locomotive # 1307, is seen leading a passenger train at an unknown location, ca late 1930's
New Haven Railroad I-2 class Pacific steam locomotive # 1307, is seen leading a passenger train at an unknown location, ca late 1930's. In the cab you can clearly see the engineer at his post. One of the new at the time Osgood-Bradley coaches is seen coupled to the tender. This is probably a branch line train or one being operated on a secondary division. This beauty seems to be not long out of the paint shop! It is interesting to note that the # 1307 was wrecked beyond repair while operating on the Pittsfield Line during 1941. Also of note is that these I-2 class steam locomotives with their 73 inch drivers were true dual service engines, and were often used in that capacity. In 1948 a selected group of ten I-2 class engines were removed from service. However, a good portion of these locomotives lasted in service to nearly the end of steam operation, while a couple actually did.
The name of the photographer that captured this image on film is unknown. This photo came from my personal collection of New Haven Railroad images.
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New Haven Railroad I-2 class Pacific steam locomotive # 1307, is seen leading a passenger train at an unknown location, ca late 1930's
New Haven Railroad I-2 class Pacific steam locomotive # 1307, is seen leading a passenger train at an unknown location, ca late 1930's. In the cab you can clearly see the engineer at his post. One of the new at the time Osgood-Bradley coaches is seen coupled to the tender. This is probably a branch line train or one being operated on a secondary division. This beauty seems to be not long out of the paint shop! It is interesting to note that the # 1307 was wrecked beyond repair while operating on the Pittsfield Line during 1941. Also of note is that these I-2 class steam locomotives with their 73 inch drivers were true dual service engines, and were often used in that capacity. In 1948 a selected group of ten I-2 class engines were removed from service. However, a good portion of these locomotives lasted in service to nearly the end of steam operation, while a couple actually did.
The name of the photographer that captured this image on film is unknown. This photo came from my personal collection of New Haven Railroad images.
Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for the purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.