Near Kirkwood in St. Louis County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
#2933
New York Central
1929
4-8-2 Mohawk-type locomotive built by Alco for fast freight service. Later versions performed both passenger and freight duties. Number 2933 has 69" drivers and weighs 370,150 pounds. Donated in 1963 by the New York Central Railroad. Restoration completed by Museum of Transportation volunteers in 2013.Erected 2013 by Museum of Transportation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars.
Location. 38° 34.26′ N, 90° 27.75′ W. Marker is near Kirkwood, Missouri, in St. Louis County. Marker can be reached from Barrett Station Road east of Old Dougherty Ferry Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3015 Barrett Station Road, Saint Louis MO 63122, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. #573 (within shouting distance of this marker); #1595 (within shouting distance of this marker); #2003 (within shouting distance of this marker); TTOX #130059 (within shouting distance of this marker); #50 (within
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Credits. This page was last revised on April 24, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 73 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 28, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
