Chesapeake and Ohio 2755
Chesapeake and Ohio 2755, Steam locomotive at Chief Logan State Park, United States
The Chesapeake and Ohio 2755 stands as a 2-8-4 wheel configuration locomotive with a 69-inch driver diameter and measures 105.2 feet in total length.
This locomotive, constructed at Lima Locomotive Works in January 1947, operated until 1956, transporting coal from Logan, West Virginia, to Russell, Kentucky.
The locomotive represents a period when steam engines dominated American railways, connecting mining communities and supporting regional industrial development.
Visitors can observe the locomotive behind protective fencing at Chief Logan State Park, where the Island Creek Model Railroad Club maintains the display.
The locomotive weighs 848,000 pounds and features specialized components including a Schmidt superheater, Elesco feedwater heater, and Baker valve gear systems.
Location: West Virginia
Inception: January 1947
Part of: Chesapeake and Ohio class K-4
GPS coordinates: 37.89280,-82.00940
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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