Sumter and Choctaw Railway Engine "103" - Essex, Connecticut
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BruceS
N 41° 21.081 W 072° 24.333
18T E 717043 N 4581009
Steam locomotive on the grounds of Essex Station in Essex, Connecticut.
Waymark Code: WM4TBX
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 09/27/2008
Views: 31
Engine No. 103 was built in 1925 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia. The locomotive was originally owned by the Sumter & Chocktaw Railway in Alabama. In 1962, it was sold to the Empire state railway Museum which used it in service in New York until 1966. It was moved to Essex in 1970 and served as the main locomotive in the Valley Railroad for the Essex Stream Train until 1972 when it was decided that a stronger engine was needed.
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): Only touching is allowed.
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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