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By:Gary Everhart
Dates:10/1/1985 - 6/1/1997
Album Info:These are slides taken by railroad enthusiast Jim Lockart who visited Steamtown USA in Scranton, PA, twice.
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BM 4-6-2 #3713 - Boston & Maine
Title:  BM 4-6-2 #3713 - Boston & Maine
Description:  Nice example of a Lima 4-6-2 Pacific built for the Boston & Maine in december of 1934 as their #3713 now safely preserved at Steamtown USA. It carried the name "The Constitution" after a New England naming contest was held. The loco was one of Nelson Blount's purchases in 1960. Jim Lockart slider
Photo Date:  10/1/1985  Upload Date: 5/21/2022 3:46:54 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  BM 3713(4-6-2)
Views:  175   Comments: 0
CP 4-6-2 #2317 - Canadian Pacific
Title:  CP 4-6-2 #2317 - Canadian Pacific
Description:  Here is another Nelson Blount purchase back in 1965 for Steamtown when it was still in Bellows Falls, VT. The loco was rebuilt and served both Bellows Falls and Scranton, PA Steamtown tourist trains until sidelined in 2010 awaiting an overhaul. Jim Lockart slide
Photo Date:  10/1/1985  Upload Date: 5/21/2022 3:47:07 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CP 2317(4-6-2)
Views:  158   Comments: 0
CP 4-6-2 #2317 - Canadian Pacific
Title:  CP 4-6-2 #2317 - Canadian Pacific
Description:  Here is an action shot of CP 4-6-2 #2317 as it runs down the track near Steamtown USA, Scranton, PA. Jim Lockart slide
Photo Date:  10/1/1985  Upload Date: 5/21/2022 3:47:16 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CP 2317(4-6-2)
Views:  126   Comments: 0
RV 2-8-0 #15 - Rahway Valley
Title:  RV 2-8-0 #15 - Rahway Valley
Description:  Here is another view of Rahway Valley 2-8-0 Consolidation #15 at Steamtown USA. Purchased by Nelson Blount in 1959, it has served Steamtown both at Bellows Falls and Scranton, PA ever since. Jim Lockart slide
Photo Date:  10/1/1985  Upload Date: 5/21/2022 3:48:10 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  RV 15(2-8-0)
Views:  133   Comments: 0
BULLARD 0-4-0T #2
Title:  BULLARD 0-4-0T #2
Description:  Cute little H.K. Porter 0-4-0T used by the Bullard Company in Bridgeport, CT. This is one of the smallest statndard gauge locomotives ever built so belongs at Steamtown USA. Nelson Blount purchased it in 1963. Jim Lockart slide
Photo Date:  6/1/1997  Upload Date: 5/21/2022 3:47:01 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  BULLARD 2(0-4-0T)
Views:  100   Comments: 0
GTW 4-8-2 #6039 - Grand Trunk Western
Title:  GTW 4-8-2 #6039 - Grand Trunk Western
Description:  Surrouonded by beautiful blue sky, GTW 4-8-2 Pacific #6039 sits at Steamtown USA in Scranton, PA, showing a little rust and wear at the moment that Jim Lockart took this slide. Nelson Blount purchased this loco back in 1959 for his Steamtown in Bellows Falls, VT. This is the only 4-8-2 Mountain type locomotive at Steamtown USA. Jim Lockart slide
Photo Date:  6/1/1997  Upload Date: 5/21/2022 3:47:24 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  GTW 6039(4-8-2)
Views:  182   Comments: 0
IC 2-8-0 #790 - Illinois Central
Title:  IC 2-8-0 #790 - Illinois Central
Description:  When Jim Lockart visited Steamtown USA in June of 1997, this loco proudly welcomed visitors to the Roundhouse display. Nelson Blount purchased the loco from a private owner in 1966. It is the only surviving loco from the Chicago Union Transfer Rwy and one of only nine surviving IC Consolidations.
Photo Date:  6/1/1997  Upload Date: 5/21/2022 3:47:32 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  IC 790(2-8-0)
Views:  103   Comments: 0
NHTR 0-4-0T #43 - New Haven Trap Rock Co
Title:  NHTR 0-4-0T #43 - New Haven Trap Rock Co
Description:  This little Vulcan Iron Works 0-4-0T was built in December of 1919 forthe C.W. Blakeslee & Sons of New Haven C.T. for the New Haven Trap Rock quarry. Jim Lockart slide
Photo Date:  6/1/1997  Upload Date: 5/21/2022 3:47:39 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  NHTR 43(0-4-0T)
Views:  84   Comments: 0
RDG 4-8-4 #2124 - Reading Co
Title:  RDG 4-8-4 #2124 - Reading Co
Description:  Reading 4-8-4 #2124 started out as a Baldwin 2-8-0 around 1923 but after the Reading Shops were done in January of 1947, this Consolidation was rebuilt into this massive 4-8-4 Northern style locomotive. It was purchased by Nelson Blount in 1963 and added to his Steamtown collection. Jim Lockart slide
Photo Date:  6/1/1997  Upload Date: 5/21/2022 3:47:47 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  RDG 2124(4-8-4)
Views:  134   Comments: 0
RDG FP7A #902 - Reading Co
Title:  RDG FP7A #902 - Reading Co
Description:  Although not Steamtown owned loco, the owner, National Rwy Historical Society, has loaned the pair (902-903) to Steamtown for excursions while being maintained there. As of January 2010, the pair have been out of service and just on display. Jim Lockart slide
Photo Date:  6/1/1997  Upload Date: 5/21/2022 3:47:53 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  RDG 902(FP7A)
Views:  76   Comments: 0
RV 2-8-0 #15 - Rahway Valley
Title:  RV 2-8-0 #15 - Rahway Valley
Description:  Originally built as Oneida & Western RR in June of 1916 by Baldwin Locomotive Works, it was sold to Rahway Valley in 1937. Eventually Nelson Blount purchased it in 1959 to add to his new Steamtown in Bellows Falls, VT. Jim Lockart slide
Photo Date:  6/1/1997  Upload Date: 5/21/2022 3:48:01 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  RV 15(2-8-0)
Views:  137   Comments: 0
UP 4-8-8-4 #4012 - Union Pacific
Title:  UP 4-8-8-4 #4012 - Union Pacific
Description:  Union Pacific Big Boy 4-8-8-4 #4012 has the distinct honor of being the largest steam locomotive east of the Mississippi River in the US. It was built by Alco-Schenectady in November of 1941 and is on permanent display at Steamtown USA in Scranton. Jim Lockart slide
Photo Date:  6/1/1997  Upload Date: 5/21/2022 3:48:16 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  UP 4012(4-8-8-4)
Views:  85   Comments: 0


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