Baldwin 2-8-0, Meridian & Bigbee Railroad #116, Highland Park, Meridian, MS
N 32° 22.523 W 088° 43.147
16S E 338274 N 3583344
This Baldwin 2-8-0, Meridian & Bigbee Railroad #116, is located in Highland Park in Meridian, MS as part of the Jimmy Rodgers Museum.
Waymark Code: WM6M7G
Location: Mississippi, United States
Date Posted: 06/19/2009
Views: 7
This is a Baldwin 2-8-0 locomotive SN 44835. It is located in Meridian, MS at the Jimmy Rodgers Museum in Highland Park. Research was unable to determine exactly when it was built, but this site (http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/locoPicture.aspx?id=32277) shows a 2-8-0, SN 43106, that was built in 1916.
According to this site (http://www.icrr.net/museums.htm ) it was operated as the Meridian & Bigbee 116 and Susquehanna & New York 116.
It is accompanied by a caboose identified by this site (http://www.icrr.net/museums.htm) as GM&O 2892/M&O X187.
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): Display is behind a fence, access is limited to viewing only.
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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