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AM RS1 #22 - Arkansas & Missouri |
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Although wearing the AM colors, this loco was quite a boomer, moving from owner to owner. Originally built by Alco in April of 1943 for the Atlanta & St Andrews Bay as their #905, one listing has it continuing on to TN #1, SOU #1, PUCSC #1, M&D #22 before reaching AM. It was then donated to the Natioanl Museum of Transportation. |
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10/21/2015 Upload Date: 1/8/2018 7:20:07 AM |
| Location: |
Kirkwood, MO |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
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Roster |
| Locomotives: |
AM 22(RS1) |
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362 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
BO B-B Boxcab #50 - Baltimore & Ohio Sign |
| Description: |
A National Museum of Transportation information sign for the unique B&O boxcab #50. |
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10/21/2015 Upload Date: 1/8/2018 7:20:13 AM |
| Location: |
Kirkwood, MO |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
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Roster |
| Locomotives: |
BO 50(AA) |
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445 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
BO B-B Boxcab #50 - Baltimore & Ohio |
| Description: |
An example of the first non-articulated high speed passenger locomotive. Built by EMC & GE in 1935, it was one of only 5 experimental models built. Specs - 1,800 hp, two Model 201-A diesel engines Winton B-B. Now resides at the National Museum of Transportation. |
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10/21/2015 Upload Date: 1/8/2018 7:20:16 AM |
| Location: |
Kirkwood, MO |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
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Roster |
| Locomotives: |
BO 50(AA) |
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591 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CBQ 9908 - Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Sign |
| Description: |
A National Museum of Transportation information sign for the unique CBQ "Silver Charger". |
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10/21/2015 Upload Date: 1/8/2018 7:20:18 AM |
| Location: |
Kirkwood, MO |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
CBQ 9908(AA) |
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194 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CBQ 9908 - "Silver Charger" - Chicago, Burlington & Quincy |
| Description: |
Unique profile of this beautiful articulated train. Built in April of 1939, it helped to change the face of American railroading. Now resides peacefully at the National Museum of Transportation as a respected member. |
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10/21/2015 Upload Date: 1/8/2018 7:20:21 AM |
| Location: |
Kirkwood, MO |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
CBQ 9908(AA) |
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251 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CBQ 9908 - "Silver Charger" - Chicago, Burlington & Quincy |
| Description: |
Side view of the engine section of the unique CBQ Silver Charger. |
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10/21/2015 Upload Date: 1/8/2018 7:20:26 AM |
| Location: |
Kirkwood, MO |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
CBQ 9908(AA) |
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224 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
CBQ 9908 - "Silver Charger" - Chicago, Burlington & Quincy |
| Description: |
Close up of its side number with the stylish down to the art deco font. |
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10/21/2015 Upload Date: 1/8/2018 7:20:30 AM |
| Location: |
Kirkwood, MO |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
CBQ 9908(AA) |
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161 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CBQ E8A #9939A - Chicago Burllington & Quincy |
| Description: |
Tucked in a back corner of the National Museum of Transportation is this silver jewel built by EMD in January of 1950. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2015 Upload Date: 1/8/2018 7:20:32 AM |
| Location: |
Kirkwood, MO |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
CBQ 9939A(E8A) |
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280 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
EL SD45 #3607 - Erie Lackawanna Sign |
| Description: |
A National Museum of Transportation information sign for the EL SD-45 loco on display. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2015 Upload Date: 1/8/2018 7:20:35 AM |
| Location: |
Kirkwood, MO |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
EL 3607(SD45) |
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229 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
EL 3607 |
| Description: |
The rather typical exterior of this EL unit hides the fact that this was one of the first 20 cylinder turbo-charged engines ever built for locomotives overcoming several technical hurdles. Often overlooked as an average diesel, it now resides at the National Museum of Transportation. |
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10/21/2015 Upload Date: 1/8/2018 7:20:37 AM |
| Location: |
Kirkwood, MO |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
EL 3607(SD45) |
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203 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
GM FT #103 - General Motors Demonstration |
| Description: |
This is the revolutionary diesel engine that forever changed railroading in America. This unit traveled the country to demonstrate its superior efficiency and cost over the long held steam locomotive . . . and it won! Specs - EMC/1939, Model FTA demonstrator, 1,350 hp, B-B. |
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10/21/2015 Upload Date: 1/8/2018 7:20:40 AM |
| Location: |
Kirkwood, MO |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
GM 103(FT) |
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384 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
JP Plymouth #2003 - Joplin-Pittsburgh RR Sign |
| Description: |
A National Museum of Transportation information sign for the Joplin-Pittsburgh propane-electric loco #2003. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2015 Upload Date: 1/8/2018 7:20:43 AM |
| Location: |
Kirkwood, MO |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
JP 2003(65 Ton PE) |
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225 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
JP Plymouth #2003 - Joplin-Pittsburgh RR |
| Description: |
Not actually a diesel but instead a propane-electric 1936 Plymouth built loco was a short line freight hauler. Specs - propane powered, weighs 140,000 lbs., maximum speed of 35 mph, contains four 110 h.p. Westinghouse motors. |
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10/21/2015 Upload Date: 1/8/2018 7:20:46 AM |
| Location: |
Kirkwood, MO |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
JP 2003(65 Ton PE) |
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201 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SRN NC #408 - Sabine River & Northern |
| Description: |
Interesting EMC NC model with only five built in 1937. This unit was a true boomer loco having started on the roster of Youngstown & Northern, then to my favorite, EJ&E, then to MTW and finally to SRN. Now it resides at the National Museum of Transportation. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2015 Upload Date: 1/8/2018 7:20:48 AM |
| Location: |
Kirkwood, MO |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SRN 408(NC) |
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295 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
SRN NC #408 - Sabine River & Northern |
| Description: |
Cab view of the one of only five NC models ever built. |
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10/21/2015 Upload Date: 1/8/2018 7:20:51 AM |
| Location: |
Kirkwood, MO |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SRN 408(NC) |
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251 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
SRN NC #408 - Sabine River & Northern |
| Description: |
Inside cab view of the unique NC model now at the National Museum of Transportation. |
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10/21/2015 Upload Date: 1/8/2018 7:20:54 AM |
| Location: |
Kirkwood, MO |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SRN 408(NC) |
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415 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SLWD Whitcomb 15ton #1 - St Louis Water Division Sign |
| Description: |
A National Museum of Transportation information sign for the St Louis Water Division 15ton #1 loco. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2015 Upload Date: 1/8/2018 7:20:59 AM |
| Location: |
Kirkwood, MO |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SLWD 1(7 Tonner) |
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281 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SLWD Whitcomb 15ton #1 - St Louis Water Division |
| Description: |
Actually not a diesel, this 1924 Whitcomb built 15 ton switcher actually burned gasoline. Specs - gas powered, model SRD, mechanical drive, stick shift with clutch. B |
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10/21/2015 Upload Date: 1/8/2018 7:21:01 AM |
| Location: |
Kirkwood, MO |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
SLWD 1(7 Tonner) |
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315 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP DD40-AX #6944 - Union Pacific "Centennial" Sign |
| Description: |
A National Museum of Transportation information sign for the massive UP 6944 on display. |
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10/21/2015 Upload Date: 1/8/2018 7:21:04 AM |
| Location: |
Kirkwood, MO |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
UP 6944(DDA40X) |
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265 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP DD40-AX #6944 - Union Pacific "Centennial" |
| Description: |
This unit is one of the most difficult to photograph at the National Museum of Transportation due to its massive size and length. Built in 1971 by EMD, it is one of the largest diesel-electric locomotives ever built. It holds a massive place here. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2015 Upload Date: 1/8/2018 7:21:07 AM |
| Location: |
Kirkwood, MO |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
UP 6944(DDA40X) |
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205 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP DD40-AX #6944 - Union Pacific "Centennial" |
| Description: |
Rear view of the massive DD40-AX Centennial model at the National Museum of Transportation. |
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10/21/2015 Upload Date: 1/8/2018 7:21:11 AM |
| Location: |
Kirkwood, MO |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
UP 6944(DDA40X) |
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302 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
UP DD40-AX #6944 - Union Pacific "Centennial" |
| Description: |
Trustee plate on the massive UP Centennial #6944. |
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10/21/2015 Upload Date: 1/8/2018 7:21:15 AM |
| Location: |
Kirkwood, MO |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
UP 6944(DDA40X) |
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262 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
USAX Davenport 35ton #1149 - US Army Sign |
| Description: |
A National Museum of Transportation information sign for the unique little 35 ton US Army switcher. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2015 Upload Date: 1/8/2018 7:21:17 AM |
| Location: |
Kirkwood, MO |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
USAX 1149(35 Tonner) |
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287 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
USAX Davenport 35ton #1149 - US Army |
| Description: |
Hidden underneath its hood sits two Boeing 150hp jet engine type gas turbines. Definitely has a place of unique honor here at the National Museum of Transportation! A jet turbine powered switcher! |
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10/21/2015 Upload Date: 1/8/2018 7:21:21 AM |
| Location: |
Kirkwood, MO |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
USAX 1149(35 Tonner) |
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311 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
USAX Davenport 35ton #1149 - US Army |
| Description: |
Side view of the twin jet engine turbine powered 35ton switcher. |
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10/21/2015 Upload Date: 1/8/2018 7:21:25 AM |
| Location: |
Kirkwood, MO |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
USAX 1149(35 Tonner) |
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289 Comments: 0 |
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