Valley Railroad Locomotive #40 - Essex, Connecticut
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 41° 20.954 W 072° 24.310
18T E 717083 N 4580775
Working steam locomotive located at the Essex Station in Essex, Connecticut.
Waymark Code: WM4T8H
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 09/27/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member TheBeanTeam
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No. 40 is a working steam driven locomotive built by the American Locomotive Company, Schenectady, NY in 1920. The locomotive has a 2-8-2 wheel configuration. The locomotive is normally on display at this location however it is a working locomotive for the Valley Railroad and is one of two locomotives which pull the Essex Steam Train, a scenic railroad, thus if not on display it will return shortly or is in the shop across the tracks from this location. For more information about the Essex Steam Train see their website.
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):
Two for one day (Tuesday's) $18.00

How accessible is this locomotive display? (Required): Only touching is allowed.

If "other" what is the engine type? (optional): Not listed
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