AT&SF 1079 - Coffeyville, KS
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member hykesj
N 37° 02.408 W 095° 35.743
15S E 269142 N 4102475
The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Locomotive 1079 sits in static display at the north end of Coffeyville, Kansas.
Waymark Code: WM1549W
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 10/13/2021
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
Views: 2

The AT&SF 1079 is a 2-6-2 “Prairie” style steam locomotive built by the Baldwin works in 1902. It was one of over 100 such locomotives ordered by AT&SF that year. The 2-6-2s had their problems (all their compound cylinders were simplified shortly after delivery for instance) nevertheless, they enjoyed decent longevity, mostly in light freight service on the Great Plains.

Number 1079 was donated to the city of Coffeyville in 1955. Of the 103 class 1050 locomotives operated by AT&SF, ten have been preserved in displays like this one.
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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