GCRY 539
EX-SP&S
Date:
8/5/2015
Location:
Williams, AZ
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Collection Of:
Nicholas Katz
Locomotives:
GCRY 539(2-8-2)
SPS 539(2-8-2)
Author:
Nicholas Katz
Picture Categories: Yard,Station,Steam,Track
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Arizona 2015
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The steam locomotive was Northern Pacific class W-3 no. 1762, built by Alco September, 1917. Sold to Spokane Portland & Seattle Ry. September, 1944, becoming SP&S 539. Donated to the City of Vancouver, WA for display, September, 1957. Eventually sold to the Grand Canyon Railway. She is the largest surviving N.P. steam locomotive; the only surviving N.P. 2-8-2; and one of only two existing SP&S steam locomotives.
10/14/2015 4:23:47 PM
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