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BM 4-6-2 #3713 - Boston & Maine |
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Nice example of a Lima 4-6-2 Pacific built for the Boston & Maine in december of 1934 as their #3713 now safely preserved at Steamtown USA. It carried the name "The Constitution" after a New England naming contest was held. The loco was one of Nelson Blount's purchases in 1960. Jim Lockart slider |
Photo Date: |
10/1/1985 Upload Date: 5/21/2022 3:46:54 PM |
Location: |
Scranton, PA |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
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Roster |
Locomotives: |
BM 3713(4-6-2) |
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191 Comments: 0 |
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CP 4-6-2 #2317 - Canadian Pacific |
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Here is another Nelson Blount purchase back in 1965 for Steamtown when it was still in Bellows Falls, VT. The loco was rebuilt and served both Bellows Falls and Scranton, PA Steamtown tourist trains until sidelined in 2010 awaiting an overhaul. Jim Lockart slide |
Photo Date: |
10/1/1985 Upload Date: 5/21/2022 3:47:07 PM |
Location: |
Scranton, PA |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
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Roster |
Locomotives: |
CP 2317(4-6-2) |
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165 Comments: 0 |
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CP 4-6-2 #2317 - Canadian Pacific |
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Here is an action shot of CP 4-6-2 #2317 as it runs down the track near Steamtown USA, Scranton, PA. Jim Lockart slide |
Photo Date: |
10/1/1985 Upload Date: 5/21/2022 3:47:16 PM |
Location: |
Scranton, PA |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
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Roster |
Locomotives: |
CP 2317(4-6-2) |
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134 Comments: 0 |
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RV 2-8-0 #15 - Rahway Valley |
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Here is another view of Rahway Valley 2-8-0 Consolidation #15 at Steamtown USA. Purchased by Nelson Blount in 1959, it has served Steamtown both at Bellows Falls and Scranton, PA ever since. Jim Lockart slide |
Photo Date: |
10/1/1985 Upload Date: 5/21/2022 3:48:10 PM |
Location: |
Scranton, PA |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
RV 15(2-8-0) |
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142 Comments: 0 |
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BULLARD 0-4-0T #2 |
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Cute little H.K. Porter 0-4-0T used by the Bullard Company in Bridgeport, CT. This is one of the smallest statndard gauge locomotives ever built so belongs at Steamtown USA. Nelson Blount purchased it in 1963. Jim Lockart slide |
Photo Date: |
6/1/1997 Upload Date: 5/21/2022 3:47:01 PM |
Location: |
Scranton, PA |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
BULLARD 2(0-4-0T) |
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112 Comments: 0 |
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GTW 4-8-2 #6039 - Grand Trunk Western |
Description: |
Surrouonded by beautiful blue sky, GTW 4-8-2 Pacific #6039 sits at Steamtown USA in Scranton, PA, showing a little rust and wear at the moment that Jim Lockart took this slide. Nelson Blount purchased this loco back in 1959 for his Steamtown in Bellows Falls, VT. This is the only 4-8-2 Mountain type locomotive at Steamtown USA. Jim Lockart slide |
Photo Date: |
6/1/1997 Upload Date: 5/21/2022 3:47:24 PM |
Location: |
Scranton, PA |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
GTW 6039(4-8-2) |
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211 Comments: 0 |
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IC 2-8-0 #790 - Illinois Central |
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When Jim Lockart visited Steamtown USA in June of 1997, this loco proudly welcomed visitors to the Roundhouse display. Nelson Blount purchased the loco from a private owner in 1966. It is the only surviving loco from the Chicago Union Transfer Rwy and one of only nine surviving IC Consolidations. |
Photo Date: |
6/1/1997 Upload Date: 5/21/2022 3:47:32 PM |
Location: |
Scranton, PA |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
IC 790(2-8-0) |
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120 Comments: 0 |
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NHTR 0-4-0T #43 - New Haven Trap Rock Co |
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This little Vulcan Iron Works 0-4-0T was built in December of 1919 forthe C.W. Blakeslee & Sons of New Haven C.T. for the New Haven Trap Rock quarry. Jim Lockart slide |
Photo Date: |
6/1/1997 Upload Date: 5/21/2022 3:47:39 PM |
Location: |
Scranton, PA |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
NHTR 43(0-4-0T) |
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97 Comments: 0 |
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RDG 4-8-4 #2124 - Reading Co |
Description: |
Reading 4-8-4 #2124 started out as a Baldwin 2-8-0 around 1923 but after the Reading Shops were done in January of 1947, this Consolidation was rebuilt into this massive 4-8-4 Northern style locomotive. It was purchased by Nelson Blount in 1963 and added to his Steamtown collection. Jim Lockart slide |
Photo Date: |
6/1/1997 Upload Date: 5/21/2022 3:47:47 PM |
Location: |
Scranton, PA |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
RDG 2124(4-8-4) |
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139 Comments: 0 |
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RDG FP7A #902 - Reading Co |
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Although not Steamtown owned loco, the owner, National Rwy Historical Society, has loaned the pair (902-903) to Steamtown for excursions while being maintained there. As of January 2010, the pair have been out of service and just on display. Jim Lockart slide |
Photo Date: |
6/1/1997 Upload Date: 5/21/2022 3:47:53 PM |
Location: |
Scranton, PA |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
RDG 902(FP7A) |
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91 Comments: 0 |
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RV 2-8-0 #15 - Rahway Valley |
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Originally built as Oneida & Western RR in June of 1916 by Baldwin Locomotive Works, it was sold to Rahway Valley in 1937. Eventually Nelson Blount purchased it in 1959 to add to his new Steamtown in Bellows Falls, VT. Jim Lockart slide |
Photo Date: |
6/1/1997 Upload Date: 5/21/2022 3:48:01 PM |
Location: |
Scranton, PA |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
RV 15(2-8-0) |
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158 Comments: 0 |
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UP 4-8-8-4 #4012 - Union Pacific |
Description: |
Union Pacific Big Boy 4-8-8-4 #4012 has the distinct honor of being the largest steam locomotive east of the Mississippi River in the US. It was built by Alco-Schenectady in November of 1941 and is on permanent display at Steamtown USA in Scranton. Jim Lockart slide |
Photo Date: |
6/1/1997 Upload Date: 5/21/2022 3:48:16 PM |
Location: |
Scranton, PA |
Author: |
Gary Everhart |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
UP 4012(4-8-8-4) |
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90 Comments: 0 |
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