UP 4-6-0 #1242         
Desolate Wyoming location for this lone Union Pacific 4-6-0 ten wheeler #1252 and its caboose. Built by Cooke in October of 1890 as UP 1476 but not delivered until November 22, of 1890 (serial #2053). The loco was renumbered in 1915 to UP 1242. It served until retirement in Augsut of 1955 when it was donated to the city of Cheyenne, WY. It is now a static display there in Lions Park. This is an Arthur E. Stensvad photo.
Date: 5/8/1954 Location: Encampment, WY   Map Show Encampment on a rail map Views: 222 Collection Of:   Gary Everhart
Locomotives: UP 1242(4-6-0)    Author:  Gary Everhart
UP 4-6-0 #1242
Picture Categories: Roster,Scenic,Steam This picture is part of album:  UP 4-6-0 #1242 - Encampment, WY
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Peider SwissTrip General Great scene and shot. Thanks for uploading. Regards from Norway, Peider 6/6/2022 3:55:11 AM

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