In December of 1942 Chicago and North Western 2-8-4 steam locomotive #2808 was found in the shops undergoing repairs. The Berkshire was of the class J-4, and was built by Brooks in August of 1927. She was scrapped in 1950.
Railroads employed a huge force of shop workers to keep the iron horses in running order. When a locomotive entered the shop, it became a beehive of activity to repair and adjust the locomotive so it could be placed back in service as quickly as possible.
Photo by Jack Delano
I do enjoy my 2-8-4,, but will be replacing R.R. name and number soon.
Thanks Jack