Versatility is a single word that sums up the Mikado-type steam locomotive. This 2-8-2 wheel arrangement became the "one size fits all" in terms of mass usage across North America's railroads.

THE North British Railway Company has this autumn introduced six Atlantic-type locomotives for hauling ... provides an ample volume for the expansion of steam, so that a low terminal pressure ...

Baldwin-built 4-8-2 No. 2809, a member of the noted Wabash 50, departs Detroit with westbound Red Bird. Robert A. Hadley, ...