National Museum of Transportation near Kirkwood in St. Louis County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

#551

Chicago & Illinois Midland

— 1928 —

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 22, 2019

1. #551 Marker

Inscription. 2-8-2 USRA Light Mikado-Type freight locomotive built by Lima Locomotive Works. During WWI the United States Railroad Administration developed standardized railroad designs and there were thousands of Mikados built. Mikados were considered the "work horse of the railroad." during WWII the name was changed to "Macarthur" because of the war with Japan. Donated in 1955 by the Chicago & Illinois Midland Railroad.

Erected 2015 by Museum of Transportation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • War, World I • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1955.

Location. 38° 34.301′ N, 90° 27.759′ W. Marker is near Kirkwood, Missouri, in St. Louis County. It is in National Museum of Transportation. Marker can be reached from Barrett Station Road east of Old Dougherty Ferry Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3015 Barrett Station Road, Saint Louis MO 63122, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Push Poles and Poling (here, next to this marker); #9908 "Silver Charger" (here, next to this marker); #1621 (a few steps from this marker); Pitman Arms from S.S. Admiral (a few steps from this marker);

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#408 (a few steps from this marker); UTLX #14387 (a few steps from this marker); #96500 (a few steps from this marker); #1942 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kirkwood.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 22, 2019

2. #551 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 24, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 110 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 28, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.