Locomotive Engine 1024 - La Junta, CO
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member condor1
N 37° 59.240 W 103° 33.248
13S E 626968 N 4205395
This old locomotive (and tinder car) are located on the northeast side of La Junta, looking down on the main east-west route through this historic town.
Waymark Code: WM8H5H
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 04/02/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member TheBeanTeam
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South eastern Colorado is loaded with hidden jewels of historic nature and this is just one of them. When you decide to tour this region of Colorado take some time to look at this old locomotive. It was donated to the city of La Junta in September of 1954. It has been restored and preserved to serve as a reminder of the importance that the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Co. played in the industry of this region.

Here are some Engine 1024's Specifications:
Built: Nov 1901
Builder: Baldwin Locomotive Works
Wheel Configuration: 2-6-2 (Prairie)
Fuel: Oil (I guess the attached tinder car stored oil)

Here is a Google Street view ~ Link ~ if you want to see what you would see if you decided to drive by and not stop to visit.
Locomotive Type: (required): Other

If "other" what is the engine type? (optional):
Fuel Oil

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):
None

How accessible is this locomotive display? (Required): Display is behind a fence, access is limited to viewing only.
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