This nicely painted 2-6-2 locomotive, number 103, was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works for the Sumter & Choctaw Railway. It had a total engine and tender weight of 161,300 lbs, and had a tractive force of 16,500 lbs. The BLW construction number was 58,754. Note the rear facing headline located on top of the cab. This Baldwin Locomotive Works builders photo card is from the John R. Doughty collection.
Dedicated to my father, John R. Doughty, Sr., and to his great uncle, Robert F. McKee, Sr., who worked at the Baldwin Locomotive Works as a senior design engineer, including working on the design for the Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range 2-8-8-4 Yellowstones
