Shelburne in Chittenden County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)
Locomotive 220
1915 Moved to Museum: 1960
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 8, 2017
1. Locomotive 220 Marker
Locomotive 220 was the last coal-burning steam ten-wheeler used on the Central Vermont Railway. As a medium-sized engine it moved both freight and passenger trains and became known as the [sic] "The Locomotive of Presidents" for its use on special trains carrying Calvin Coolidge, Herbert Hoover, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Dwight D. Eisenhower.
The Central Vermont Railway retired No. 220 from service in 1956 and presented it to the Museum for preservation. The shed was built soon afterward to protect the engine and the Rail Car Grand Isle. Museum volunteers and staff continue ongoing preservation of the locomotive.
Erected by the Shelburne Museum.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #30 Calvin Coolidge, the Former U.S. Presidents: #31 Herbert Hoover, the Former U.S. Presidents: #32 Franklin D. Roosevelt, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #34 Dwight D. Eisenhower series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1956.
Location. 44° 22.471′ N, 73° 14.001′ W. Marker is in Shelburne, Vermont, in Chittenden County. It can be reached from Shelburne Road. Marker and locomotive are on the Shelburne
this page online
Regionally, this marker is in the Champlain Valley and in Greater Burlington. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Locomotive 220 (here, next to this marker); Railroad Station (a few steps from this marker); Rail Car Grand Isle (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The Rail Car Grand Isle (within shouting distance of this marker); The Beach Complex (within shouting distance of this marker); Beach Lodge (within shouting distance of this marker); Beach Gallery (within shouting distance of this marker); Ticonderoga (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shelburne.
Also see . . .
1. Locomotive 220 and Grand Isle Private Rail Car. Shelburne Museum website entry (Submitted on October 22, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. The Central Vermont Railway, "The Green Mountain Route". American Rails blog entry (Submitted on October 22, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 8, 2017
2. Locomotive 220 and Markers
via RR Pictures Archive, unknown
3. Locomotive 220 pictures
RR Pictures Archive website entry
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Credits. This page was last revised on May 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 443 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 22, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 3. submitted on July 9, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
