NKP 779 class S3 2-8-4 Berkshire - Lima Ohio
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N 40° 44.291 W 084° 05.352
16T E 745785 N 4513769
The last steam locomotive built in Lima, Ohio.
Waymark Code: WM771F
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 09/11/2009
Views: 9
This engine was the last steam locomotive manufactured in Lima, Ohio. It was built in 1949 by the Lima Locomotive Works for the Nickel Plate Railroad. The tender carried 44,000 pounds of coal and 22,000 gallons of water. It was retired in 1958, after logging 677,095 miles.
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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