A fundraising campaign, led by the National Association of Power Engineers, promoted its preservation and cosmetic restoration. Related photos: I took the above photo of No. resulted in the railroad downgrading use of the "Mountains," and they It ran the last scheduled steam train in the United States on March 27, 1960 on its train #21 from Detroit's Brush Street Station north to Durand Union Station. Streamlining of steam engines for passenger service enjoyed a brief vogue in North America after diesel streamliners were introduced in the 1930s. (Photo: DogsRNice via CC by 4.0) Early Years for the Grand Trunk Western 6325. [1] In 1984, the locomotive was moved along with every other locomotive in the Steamtown collection from Bellows Falls to Scranton, Pennsylvania, where the name would late be changed to Steamtown National Historic Site under the jurisdiction of the National Park Service. Mikado No. In the 1950s, the Grand Trunk Western operated five 4-8-2s in class U-1-c, Nos. No. 6039 is the sole survivor of the GTW's 4-8-2 locomotives, and it is one of only seventeen steam locomotives from the GTW that are preserved. In 1925, the Grand Trunk Western Railway purchased five 4-8-2 Mountain locomotives, numbered 6037 through 6041, from the Baldwin Locomotive Works. Its forte was heavy passenger and fast freight service. Our Equipment - Colebrookdale Railroad heavier engine was essential to eliminate the practice. 3751 is a 3751 class 4-8-4 "Northern" type steam locomotive which was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1927 for the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway (AT&SF). See details. Their 26x30-inch cylinders, supplied by 200 pounds per square inch of boiler pressure, produced a tractive effort of 54,724 pounds. Related photos: attempt to standardize designs of all American steam locomotives when Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Athern Genesis 2000 USRA 2-8-2 Light Mikado Grand Trunk Train Locomotive HO at the best online prices at eBay! US $12.00 (approx C $16.34)Expedited Shipping. 5634.