Illinois Central No. 764

The Illinois Central No. 764 is a 2-8-0 "Consolidation" Type steam locomotive built by the Rogers Locomotive Works (ALCO) for the Illinois Central in 1904.
The locomotive started on the main line hauling freight trains but it was relegated to branch lines as heavier motive power arrived.
In 1955 the locomotive was Retired from active service and it is seen today on static display at the Museum of Transportation.
==Trivia==
*It was superheated in 1920.
*It was donated to the museum by the IC in 1955 the same year when it was retired.
*This is one of seven Consolidation type locomotives built by Alco for the Illinois Central.
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