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  1. Santa Fe 2926 - Wikipedia

    • Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe 2926 is a class "2900" 4-8-4 type steam locomotive built in May 1944 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works for the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway (ATSF). It was used to pull passenger and fast freight trains, mostly throughout New Mexico, until retired from service in 1953. In 1956, ATSF donated no. 2926 to the City of Albu… See more

    History

    No. 2926 was among the last group of steam passenger locomotives built in 1944 by the
    The locomotive and a … See more

    Surviving sister engines

    3751 moved from Viaduct Park in San Bernardino, California in 1986 for restoration to operating condition, which was completed in 1991.
    3759 is displayed at Locomotive Park in Kingman, Arizona.… See more

    Further reading

    • Diven, William P. (2017). "2926: So close". Trains. No. 9. Kalmbach Media. pp. 4–11. See more

    External links

    National Register of Historic Places Weekly Update
    • New Mexico Steam Locomotive and Railroad Historical Society: WebsiteYouTube PageFacebook PageInstagramSee more

     
  1. 2926

    Rescued from Coronado Park in 2000, the giant steam locomotive has been restored to full operation by the all-volunteer crew of the New Mexico Steam Locomotive and Railroad Historical Society (NMSL&RHS).

  2. Santa Fe steam locomotive #2926 special event at new mexico

  3. Santa Fe Class 2900 - Wikipedia

  4. Santa Fe #2926 Makes An Incredible Comeback

    After two decades of restoration, Santa Fe #2926 was fired up and moved using its own steam power on July 21st, 2021 making it, without a doubt, the biggest operating 4-8-4 steam locomotive in the United States.

  5. Santa Fe No. 2926 celebrates its ‘Escape The Gate’ …

    May 10, 2024 · Santa Fe No. 2926 makes its first run, post-restoration, to Albuquerque’s Tractor Brewing on May 6, 2023. The 4-8-4 celebrates the first anniversary with a similar trip on May 4, 2024, titled the “Escape The Gate” …

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  7. Santa Fe 2926 Makes Public Debut, ‘Bigger and Better’ …

    May 9, 2023 · Santa Fe 4-8-4 2926 — the country’s largest operating Northern — made its public debut in Albuquerque following a multi-decade restoration by the New Mexico Steam Locomotive & Railroad Historical Society.

  8. Santa Fe No. 2926 | Locomotive Wiki | Fandom

    Santa Fe No. 2926 is a type of 4-8-4 "Northern" type steam locomotive built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1944 for the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway (AT&SF).

  9. Giant steps for Santa Fe 2926 - Classic Trains Magazine - Railroad ...