Locomotive ID

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I have a photo of my grandfather standing in front of a steam locomotive. The location is said to be Bristol, VA/TN. I am trying to date the photo and identify the locomotive and hope that some one may be able to offer assistance. I believe, but can not confirm, he worked for the N&W. The locomotive carries the number 2001 and the only other discernable markings are the letters US on the coal/water tender. That leads me to think the photo was taken in the 1918-1920 time frame when the railroads were taken over by the government during WW I. I have seen other photos from this time period where the only markings were USA on the coal tender. In looking through the N&WHS photo archives for both the N&W and Virginian lines, the locomotive resembles a Class Y-2 but not exactly. Unfortunately I don’t know if the Y-2 existed in the 1918-1920 time frame. More than happy to send along the photo to anyone who might be able to identify it and confirm my general
 thoughts about the date.
 
Jim Sprinkle
jsprinkle2002 at yahoo.com


      
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