Galesburg in Knox County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Locomotive 3006
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, May 7, 2023
1. Locomotive 3006 Marker
Given by the Burlington Railroad and located on this site by the citizens of the community to commemorate the coming of the railroad to Galesburg
Built: 1930
Weight: 225 tons
Travelled 2,348,267 miles in freight and passenger service
Erected 1961.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical date for this entry is December 7, 1854.
Location. 40° 56.719′ N, 90° 21.783′ W. Marker is in Galesburg, Illinois, in Knox County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Mulberry Street and South Chambers Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is on the locomotive tender at the Galesburg Railroad Museum. You must walk around the engine in order to see the marker. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 S Chambers St, Galesburg IL 61401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mexican Railroad Workers (within shouting distance of this marker); Colton Park (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 614 East South Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Orpheum Theatre (approx. 0.2 miles away); Kellogg Street (approx. ¼ mile away); Mary A. Bickerdyke
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Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, May 7, 2023
2. Locomotive 3006
Credits. This page was last revised on June 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2023, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 47 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 26, 2023, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
