Amarillo in Potter County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
A.T. & S.F. No. 5000
"Madam Queen"
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 18, 2015
1. A.T. & S.F. No. 5000 Marker
Manufactured at the cost of $133,902.80 by world-famed Baldwin Locomotive Works, according to designs made by Santa Fe engineers. "Pilot" locomotive of its type, a model and champion in power and speed.
When this locomotive went into service in December 1930, Santa Fe (like other American railways) had ceased to name engines for officers or celebrities, but called them by number. This was No. 5000.
But one of the first engineers to steer it over the rails affectionately called it "Madam Queen", for a character in radio's popular "Amos and Andy" show.
Gallant, faithful, swift, and strong, "Madam Queen" ran for more than 1,750,000 miles. Prior to diesels, this was the greatest of Santa Fe's locomotives. Its tender held 20,000 gallons of water and 7,107 gallons of fuel. Locomotive and tender weighed 662,500 pounds. Tractive force was 93,000 pounds. Boiler pressure, 300 pounds per square inch.
Retired from service, November 1953, the "Queen" was given to City of Amarillo on April 19, 1957.
Erected 1965 by State Historical Survey Committee.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1930.
Location. 35° 12.681′ N, 101° 49.814′ W. Marker is in Amarillo, Texas, in Potter County. Marker is at the intersection of SE 2nd Avenue and South Lincoln Street, on the right when traveling west on SE 2nd Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Amarillo TX 79101, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fort Worth and Denver City Railway (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Henry B. Sanborn (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rick Husband (approx. ¼ mile away); Amarillo (approx. 0.3 miles away); Henry Bradley Sanborn (approx. 0.3 miles away); Potter County (approx. 0.3 miles away); Potter County Courthouse (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Potter County (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amarillo.
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 18, 2015
2. A.T. & S.F. No. 5000 Marker
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 18, 2015
3. A.T. & S.F. No. 5000
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 17, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 625 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 17, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.
