Main Post in Fort Riley in Geary County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Locomotive "6072"
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, June 30, 2010
1. Locomotive "6072" Marker
Inscription.
Locomotive "6072". . This locomotive was donated to Fort Riley by the Union Pacific Railroad on 7 February 1958 for display as a symbol of contribution toward development of the midwest subsequent to 1865. Manufactured as a coal steam engine in 1908 it was converted to an oil burner in 1941. It was used continuously on Mid-Western lines for 49 years. The locomotive was moved to this site through the joint efforts of the Union Pacific and the 1st Engineer Battalion on 6 June 1958., Unloaded , Engine 110 tons , Tender 30 tons , Total 140 tons, Loaded , Engine 110 tons , Tender 81 tons , Total 191 tons, Length , Engine 38 ft , Tender 34 ft , Total 72 ft
This locomotive was donated to Fort Riley by the Union Pacific Railroad on 7 February 1958 for display as a symbol of contribution toward development of the midwest subsequent to 1865. Manufactured as a coal steam engine in 1908 it was converted to an oil burner in 1941. It was used continuously on Mid-Western lines for 49 years. The locomotive was moved to this site through the joint efforts of the Union Pacific and the 1st Engineer Battalion on 6 June 1958.
Unloaded Engine 110 tons Tender 30 tons Total 140 tons
Loaded Engine 110 tons Tender 81 tons Total 191 tons
Length Engine 38 ft Tender 34 ft Total 72 ft
Erected 1958 by 1st Engineer Battalion, U.S. Army.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical date for this entry is February 7, 1958.
Location. 39° 4.612′ N, 96° 46.292′ W. Marker is in Fort Riley, Kansas, in Geary County. It is in Main Post. Marker is at the intersection of Huebner Road and Dickman Avenue/Warehouse Road, on the left when traveling west on Huebner Road. Locomotive and marker are part of a park and are located near the Irwin Army Medical Center. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Riley KS 66442, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 17, 2012
4. Locomotive "6072"
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,683 times since then and 105 times this year. Last updated on June 12, 2014, by Scott Nebeker of Salt Lake City, Utah. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on July 7, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. 4. submitted on February 10, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
