Danbury in Fairfield County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

Boston & Maine ALCO 2-6-0 Mogul 1455

By Michael Herrick, October 9, 2015

1. Boston & Maine ALCO 2-6-0 Mogul 1455 Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Boston & Maine ALCO 2-6-0 Mogul 1455 This steam locomotive was built by the American Locomotive Company in 1907 for the Boston and Maine Railroad, eventually ending up on the Cape Cod Railroad. It was still pulling commuter trains from Boston’s South Station to Clinton, Martin until 1956. It is the sole survivor of the B-15 Moguls, making it an important piece of railroad history preservation.

Erected by Danbury Railway Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars.

Location. 41° 23.844′ N, 73° 27.005′ W. Marker is in Danbury, Connecticut, in Fairfield County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of White Street and Balmforth Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Located in the Danbury Rail Yard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 White Street, Danbury CT 06810, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. NYC Crane, “GCT-1” (a few steps from this marker); Wilton Semaphore (within shouting distance of this marker); CV Flatcar

Boston & Maine ALCO 2-6-0 Mogul 1455 image. Click for full size.

By Michael Herrick, October 9, 2015

2. Boston & Maine ALCO 2-6-0 Mogul 1455

The name “Mogul” was given to steam locomotives with a 2-6-0 wheel arrangement of two leading wheels, six driving wheels, and no trailing wheels.

(within shouting distance of this marker); Old Danbury Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Meeker's Hardware (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Danbury Fire Department (approx. 0.2 miles away); Danbury Yard Turntable (approx. 0.2 miles away); Danbury Fair Days (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Danbury.

Also see . . .
1. Danbury Railway Museum. (Submitted on October 11, 2015, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Danbury Railway Museum on Wikipedia. (Submitted on October 11, 2015, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

By Michael Herrick, October 9, 2015

3. Boston & Maine ALCO 2-6-0 Mogul 1455

By Michael Herrick, October 9, 2015

4. Boston & Maine ALCO 2-6-0 Mogul 1455

Placard showing the components of the steam engine.

By Michael Herrick, October 9, 2015

5. Boston & Maine ALCO 2-6-0 Mogul 1455

L. Peter Cornwall was an historian and author of books about railroading in Connecticut.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 4, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2015, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 382 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 11, 2015, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.