#62 Southern Pacific #4294 Cab-in-Front Steam Locomotive

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1944

Example of the final phase of US steam locomotive development in size and power

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The articulated wheel-base steam locomotive represents the final phase of steam locomotive development in size and power. The cab-in-front feature was widely used by the Southern Pacific Railroad beginning in 1909 to alleviate smoke and heat problems for locomotive personnel en route through tunnels and snow sheds. This locomotive, built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works, operated between 1944 and 1956 before being displaced by a diesel-electric locomotive.

Landmark Location

California State Rail road Museum 111 I Street (near Second Street)
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 445-6645

Visiting Info

The Museum is open daily (except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day) from 10 a.m to 5 p.m. (PT) or call (916) 323-9280.

Links

Museum site: http://www.csrmf.org
About Railroad Innovations: http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/blrailroad.htm
About Locomotives: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_locomotive

Ceremony Notes

May 1981