St. Joseph in Buchanan County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
C. B. & Q. 5614 Steam Locomotive
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 29, 2011
1. C. B. & Q. 5614 Steam Locomotive Marker
Built July, 1937 in West Burlington,
Iowa by C.B.&Q. at a cost of $99,285.00
Weight 288 Tons or 576,000 lbs.
Class 0-5-B Northern Type
Used in Passenger and Freight Service
Later Improvements Totaled $107,525.00
Retired from Active Service September, 1957
Donated to the City of St. Joseph
April 27, 1962 by Burlington Northern Rail Road
Corporation formed and stock sold to
raise money to pay for moving the Locomotive
into it's [sic] present location
The history and development of American
railroads dictated the strength of steel rails.
Pounds per three (3) ft. length identify
the size of the rail.
Only a few of the sizes are displayed here.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical date for this entry is April 27, 1962.
Location. 39° 45.416′ N, 94° 50.921′ W. Marker is in St. Joseph, Missouri, in Buchanan County. Marker is on 10th Street near Seneca Street, on the left when traveling north. Markers and locomotive are in Patee Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Saint Joseph MO 64503, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The First Pony Express (within shouting distance of this marker); The Civil War in St. Joseph (within shouting
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Also see . . .
1. C. B. & Q. 5614 Steam Locomotive. Steam Locomotive website entry (Submitted on September 23, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad. Chicagology website entry (Submitted on April 25, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 29, 2011
2. Rail Marker at C. B. & Q. 5614 Steam Locomotive Display
Photographed By Shawn Flaherty, March 18, 2023
3. C. B. & Q. 5614 Steam Locomotive Marker
via Steam Locomatives, unknown
4. Chicago, Burlington & Quincy 4-8-4 "Northern" Locomotive
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 29, 2011
5. Rail Marker at C. B. & Q. 5614 Steam Locomotive Display
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 29, 2011
6. Rail Samples at C. B. & Q. 5614 Steam Locomotive Display
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 29, 2011
7. C. B. & Q. 5614 Steam Locomotive
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 29, 2011
8. C. B. & Q. 5614 Steam Locomotive
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 29, 2011
9. C. B. & Q. 5614 Steam Locomotive
Credits. This page was last revised on March 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 23, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,261 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 23, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on March 18, 2023, by Shawn Flaherty of Ozark, Missouri. 4. submitted on April 25, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on September 23, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
