Nickel Plate Road #639 Steam Locomotive, Bloomington, IL
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member KG1960
N 40° 28.206 W 089° 00.181
16T E 330195 N 4481862
A steam locomotive of the New York, Chicago, and St. Louis RR (the Nickel Plate Road) No. 639, Class H-6E, a 2-8-2 type, displayed in Miller Park in Bloomington, IL.
Waymark Code: WM134Y
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 12/31/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Rose Red
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This locomotive is from the Nickel Plate Road, Number 639, Class H-6E, a 2-8-2 type. It was built in 1923 by the Lima Locomotive Works.

It is currently displayed on the north end of Miller Park in Bloomington, IL. The closest entrance is off of Wood St. a bit east of Wood and Morris Ave.
Locomotive Type: (required): Steam

Do you need to pay an entrance fee to view this locomotive? (required): No

How accessible is this locomotive display? (Required): Display is behind a fence, access is limited to viewing only.

If "other" what is the engine type? (optional): Not listed

If a fee is required what is the approximate cost for admittance? (optional): Not listed
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