Old Smokie, Frisco Engine 4516, Sedalia, Missouri
N 38° 41.472 W 093° 15.443
15S E 477616 N 4282541
This locomotive is on display on the grounds of the Missouri State Fair, Sedalia, Missouri.
Waymark Code: WMBVTD
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 06/24/2011
Views: 5
The sign on the display reads:
"Old Smokie (4516)
Frisco Engine
Presented to the Mo State Fair by Frisco Railway, accepted by Gov. James T. Blair, Jr. Aug. 20, 1956. Moved from Ft. Scott, Kan. to its present location by the Mkt. Railroad.
Original Cost: $194,845
Built by Baldwin Locomotive Works Aug. 1943-Eddystone, PA.
Weight. of Engine: 479,300 lbs.
Cab Height: 15'
Weight, of Drivers: 286,870 lbs.
Max Curvature: 20
Northern Type: 4-8-4 wheels
Tonnage Class: 31 Coil Burner
Weight of Tenders: 341,000 lbs.
Height of Tender: 13'-6"
Gate Area: 88 sq ft
Fire Box: 262 Sq Ft
Boiler Pressure: 225 lbs.
Tender Capactiy: 18,000 Gal. of water & 24 tons of coal
Tender Equipped w/Automatic Stoker
Total Weight of Engine and Tenders: 820,600 pounds.
"Old Smokie" operated 285,377 miles and was used during World War II."
Locomotive Type: (required): Steam
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):
Except during special events or during the State Fair, the gates are normally open and access is free. When a special event is operating, a fee may be charged.
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
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