- Item
- 1947-05-06
Part of Richards Studio Photographs
These twin locomotive cylinders were constructed at the Northern Pacific Railroad Shops in South Tacoma. Normally the cylinders would be cast in one piece and machined in locomotor plants in the east. Because it would cost too much and take too long to order the cylinders, shop superintendent H.J. McLain drew up plans and had castings made by Atlas Foundry and Machine Company. The castings were machined in the Northern Pacific Railroad shops. This was the first time anyone had manufactured these parts in the northwest. The man sits on top of the cylinder assembly may be Mr. McLain. (T.Times, 5/8/1947, p.6)
Northern Pacific Railway Co. (Tacoma); Atlas Foundry & Machine Co. (Tacoma); Railroad shops & yards--Tacoma--1940-1950; Railroad locomotives--Tacoma--1940-1950;