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» August 31, 2009 |
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| The Greenfield Village's Weiser Railroad excursion train crosses Firestone Lane as she runs the last hundred yards to the station at the entrance to the park. On point today is the pride of the railroad's fleet and the sole remaining example of a Mason Bogie Locomotive. Number 3 "Torch Lake" was built in 1873 and is the oldest steam locomotive in continuous operation in the US. She's a 35-ton coal-burner and she's immaculately maintained by the roundhouse staff on the village grounds. Although the "Torch" has been extensively rebuilt over the years, she retains much of the look of a 19th century locomotive, including the elaborate steam and sand dome covers, a stout wooden cab and an oil-lamp headlight. The Weiser Railroad is a first-class operation and well worth a visit for any steam railroad enthusiast. |
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