Southen Pacific Railroad No. 2252 Steam Locomotive
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N 38° 45.109 W 121° 16.908
10S E 649305 N 4290637
Steam locomotive on permenanent display in Roseville, California
Waymark Code: WM3VW0
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 05/24/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member S5280ft
Views: 38

Great steam locomotive on display in Roseville, CA. The 2252 was manufactured by the Cooke Locomotive & Machine Company of Patterson, New Jersey in 1897. In 1929, it was re-equipped to fight brush and forest fires. The 2252 was retired from service in 1956 and put on display at the Placer County Fairgrounds. In 2004, it was relocated to its present site.
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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