Treasures at the MOT - Mar. 2007
By Fred Blank

Chicago & Illinois Midland #551 - 1928

This 2-8-2 USRA light Mikado Type freight locomotive was built by Lima Locomotive Works in 1928. During WWI the United States Railroad Administration developed standards for Mikado built. It was considered the work horse of the railroads. During WWII the name was changed to Mac Arthur because of the war with Japan . Number 551 was donated in 1955 by the Chicago & Illinois Midland railroad.


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