McComb in Pike County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Steam Locomotive #2542
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, July 2, 2022
1. Steam Locomotive #2542 Marker
Locomotive #2542 a mountain type locomotive was originally manufactured as locomotive #2906 in 1921 in Lima Ohio. In 1942 the wheel arrangement was reconfigured from a 2-10-2 to a 4-8-2 arrangement, and it was then designated as locomotive #2542. This locomotive is one of only two surviving 2500 class Paducah rebuilds (named for the square "Paducah" sand dome atop the boiler), and its sister locomotive, #2500, presently resides in Centralia, Illinois. These were the largest steam engines in the Illinois Central Railroad fleet with speeds topping out at 85 mph. This locomotive served as a work horse for the ICRR in both passenger and freight service.
Owned by the City of McComb, locomotive #2542 was acquired in 1962 through the efforts of former Mississippi Governor Hugh White, the McComb Junior Auxiliary and other civic groups. Her home was Edgewood Park until relocation to this spot on June 21 2000.
In loving memory of Albert Elton "Bill" Andrews ICRR engineer, Mayor of McComb, Sheriff of Pike County. Given by Al E. Andrews. Jr. and Lynda Andrews Calcote.
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Boiler Pressure - 240 Pounds per Square Inch
Traction Power - 83,500 pounds
Weights - 280,500 Pounds Total - 255,500 Pounds Tender
Tender Capacity - Coal - 11 Tons - Water 11,000 gallons
Tender - Powered BK Stoker with Auxiliary tank connection
Max Speed - 85 Miles Per Hour.
In memory of Cary L. Woods ICRR Engineer, by Mr. and Mrs. JC Woods
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars.
Location. 31° 14.642′ N, 90° 27.071′ W. Marker is in McComb, Mississippi, in Pike County. It can be reached from South Railway Boulevard north of Canal Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: McComb MS 39648, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Mississippi. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, July 2, 2022
2. Steam Locomotive #2542 Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Aluminum Refrigerator Car #51000 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1883 "Club Car Dixie" Office Car (within shouting distance of this marker); Railway Post Office Car (within shouting distance of this marker); Bo Diddley (within shouting distance of this marker); Caboose #9384 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Castro "Mr. Sipp" Coleman (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Bo Diddley (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Castro "Mr. Sipp" Coleman (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McComb.
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, July 2, 2022
3. Steam Locomotive #2542 Marker
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, July 2, 2022
4. Steam Locomotive #2542 Marker
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Credits. This page was last revised on November 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2022, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 953 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 15, 2022, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
