{"product_id":"nickel-plate-road-railroad-2-8-2-train-1947-photo-plymouth-in-2-75-x-4-5","title":"Nickel Plate Road Railroad 2-8-2 Train 1947 Photo Plymouth IN 2.75 x 4.5","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"404\"\u003eThis 1947 photograph shows a Nickel Plate Road steam locomotive with a 2-8-2 wheel arrangement hauling a freight train through Plymouth, Indiana, during the final decade of mainline steam operations in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"949\"\u003eThe Nickel Plate Road, formally the New York Chicago and St. Louis Railroad, operated an extensive Midwestern freight network linking Chicago, Buffalo, St. Louis, and numerous regional industrial centers. During the mid-twentieth century the railroad became well known among rail enthusiasts for its powerful steam locomotives and fast freight service. The 2-8-2 wheel configuration, commonly called a Mikado, was widely used across American railroads because it balanced strong pulling power with efficient operation for heavy freight trains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"1382\"\u003eThe locomotive dominates the foreground as it moves along the track with a line of freight cars extending behind the tender. Details visible include the large driving wheels, front pilot, and headlight assembly typical of late-era freight steam engines. Telegraph poles and low railroad structures appear along the right side of the track, while the perspective emphasizes the long freight consist stretching behind the locomotive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1673\"\u003eThe item shown in the listing is the exact item the collector will receive. We have tens of thousands of items to choose from. Shipping will always be combined (or refunded) to save you as much money as possible. Please contact us with any questions, or visit our store page for specifics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everything Ephemera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52913664196792,"sku":"20250701t","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_d0e67f44-6549-40e9-aea5-e1d8206b4097.jpg?v=1772753869","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/nickel-plate-road-railroad-2-8-2-train-1947-photo-plymouth-in-2-75-x-4-5","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}