Steam Locomotive "Sam Hill," 1858
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This 1858 Rogers steam locomotive is typical of those used in the United States in the second half of the 19th century. Its flexible wheel arrangement, high power output, and light weight were well suited to the tight curves, steep grades, and hastily-constructed track that characterized American railroads. This locomotive struck an agreeable balance between practicality, safety, and economy.
This 1858 Rogers steam locomotive is typical of those used in the United States in the second half of the 19th century. Its flexible wheel arrangement, high power output, and light weight were well suited to the tight curves, steep grades, and hastily-constructed track that characterized American railroads. This locomotive struck an agreeable balance between practicality, safety, and economy.
Artifact
Steam locomotive
Date Made
1858
Keywords
United States, Georgia, Satilla river
Atlantic & Gulf Railroad Company
Henry Ford (Organization). Greenfield Village
Savannah, Albany, and Gulf Rail Road Company
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Transportation - Trains
Object ID
28.680.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Brass (Alloy)
Leather
Metal
Wood (Plant material)
Color
Black (Color)
Inscriptions
Sides of tender: ATLANTIC & GULF R.R. Sides of cab: SAM HILL Number plate on front of smokebox: BALDWIN LOCOMOTIVE WORKS 1860 / THE PRESIDENT / OCT. 21, 1929
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