Re: K-28s, basic questions *LINK* *PIC*

The table below lists the K-28s that went to Alaska. The 'in service' date is the date they arrived in Skagway and started working. The K-28s were succesfully used on the White Pass and nearly every train had a K-28 midtrain helper to get to the top of the pass on the 20 mile ^4% grade. The K-28s were responsible for the great tonnages of supplies and materials for the Alcan and Canol Projects which the WP&Y hauled during the 24/7 summer operations. They were equipped with plows for winter operations, however they were used less in the winter when ice along the rails made them easier to derail. That's what happened with 252 and why it was sent out earlier than the others.
USA 250 2-8-2 Alco 64981 091923 ex. D&RGW K28 #470, to USATC 10/1942, in service 12/42, scrapped, Seattle, 1944
USA 251 2-8-2 Alco 64982 091923 ex. D&RGW K28 #471, to USATC 10/1942, in service 11/42, scrapped, Seattle, 1945
USA 252 2-8-2 Alco 64983 091923 ex. D&RGW K28 #472, to USATC 10/1942, in service 01/43, wrecked 2/29/1944, returned to Seattle 3/24/1944, transferred to Ogden Utah Supply Depot for sale by War Assets Adm. 12/7/1945, [refused by D&RGW], dismantled at Ogden 6/1946, boiler to Pueblo Ordnance Depot.
USA 253 2-8-2 Alco 64985 091923 ex. D&RGW K28 #474, to USATC 10/1942, in service 02/43, scrapped, Seattle, 1945
USA 254 2-8-2 Alco 64986 091923 ex. D&RGW K28 #475, to USATC 10/1942, in service 12/42, scrapped, Seattle, 1945
USA 255 2-8-2 Alco 64988 101923 ex. D&RGW K28 #477, to USATC 10/1942, in service 12/42, scrapped, Seattle, 1945
USA 256 2-8-2 Alco 64990 101923 ex. D&RGW K28 #479, to USATC 10/1942, in service 01/43, scrapped, Seattle, 1945