No. 474, an L2b Mikado built by Baldwin in 1923, was primarily a freight engine; some were equipped for passenger use. It had 26x30” cylinders, 63” drive wheels, 80’ overall length, was fitted with superheaters. Originally No. 8374.
from "A Brief History: The Milwaukee Road" Published by the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad Company in 1968
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