Homestake Mining Co. Engine No. 2 -Lead SD
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kJfishman
N 44° 21.169 W 103° 44.988
13T E 599637 N 4911820
Homestake Mining Co. Engine No. 2 is most likely a H. K. Porter compressed air locomotive produced in the early 1900's.
Waymark Code: WMQ5R9
Location: South Dakota, United States
Date Posted: 12/25/2015
Views: 3
Homestake Mining Co. Engine No. 2 is most likely a H. K. Porter compressed air locomotive produced in the early 1900's. Compressed air locomotives were in use int the 1960's. This unit can only be viewed if you take the "Homestake Gold Mine Tour".
It is an interesting tour well worth the price of admission, departs from the Homestake Visitors Center.
Locomotive Type: (required): Other
If "other" what is the engine type? (optional):
compressed air
Do you need to pay an entrance fee to view this locomotive? (required): Yes
If a fee is required what is the approximate cost for admittance? (optional):
$7
How accessible is this locomotive display? (Required): Cab access is allowed.
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