Engine No. 1129, Las Vegas, NM
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leadhiker
N 35° 36.453 W 105° 12.684
13S E 480852 N 3940441
It now stands on the track of one of the shortest railroads in the world.
Waymark Code: WMCZ32
Location: New Mexico, United States
Date Posted: 10/28/2011
Views: 4
Engine No. 1129
The Engine was built for the Santa Fe Railroad Co. by the Baldwin Locomotive Works, in 1902 & used in regular service on various divisions of the Santa Fe Railroad in New Mexico, for 51 years. It's last trip in railroad service ended in Belen, NM, July 25, 1953. As a gift from Santa Fe to the City of Las Vegas. It was brought to Las Vegas, April 25, 1956, by rail, to its present location in Las Vegas, New Mexico. It now stands on the track of one of the shortest railroads in the world.
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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