RDG 467 - Steamtown NHS - Scranton, PA
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N 41° 24.502 W 075° 40.196
18T E 444006 N 4584307
Reading Railroad Alco RS3 #467, on display at Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton.
Waymark Code: WMYAAJ
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 05/19/2018
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RDG 467 was built by the American Locomotive Company in 1952. It carries series number 79873. It was one of about 75 RS3's built for the Reading. Primary use was hauling coal on the RDG's coal routes.
RDG 467 is now owned by the Anthracite Historical Society, whose primary role is the maintenance and preservation of America's railroading past in the coal regions of the country. It is on loan to Steamtown National Historic Site.
Locomotive Type: (required): Diesel Electric
Do you need to pay an entrance fee to view this locomotive? (required): No
If a fee is required what is the approximate cost for admittance? (optional):
No charge to visit the grounds of Steamtown. There are fees for the various excursions.
How accessible is this locomotive display? (Required): Only touching is allowed.
If "other" what is the engine type? (optional): Not listed
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