ALCO 39637 No. 29 (for Billcody) by junge1

Photography • Transportation • posted on Sep 02, 2011

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I dedicate this upload to my brother Wolfgang (billcody) who is a railroad fan. This steam locomotive was built by the American Locomotive Company (ALCO) at Pittsburg Works in May 1906. According to the 'Grand Canyon Railway Territorial Times', No. 29 served on the Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad in northern Michigan hauling iron ore to the Marquette docks 20 miles away for nearly 30 years after which it sat idle for 30 years and then was converted from coal to oil fuel in August 1989. This locomotive was used until recently during the summer months to haul the train between Williams and the south rim of the Grand Canyon, but is has become too costly. This locomotive uses 1,000 gallons of fuel oil versus the 245 gallons used by the current engines for the trip. No. 29 is now used only on special occasions. This picture was taken on 28 August 2011, Sig...

Comments (33)

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rachris480907

2:50PM | Fri, 02 September 2011

Very nice shot, Sig. And I really enjoyed the history. TFS!

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danob

2:50PM | Fri, 02 September 2011

What a beauty!, Bravo Sig

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Wolfmanw

2:56PM | Fri, 02 September 2011

Gorgeous Shot and clarity

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flaviok

3:00PM | Fri, 02 September 2011

É magnifica, obrigado também pelo texto informativo meu amigo, aplausos (5)

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prutzworks

3:16PM | Fri, 02 September 2011

beautiful engine

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wotan

3:49PM | Fri, 02 September 2011

Fantastic shot and machine!

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debbielove

4:12PM | Fri, 02 September 2011

Really COOL!!!!! I love steam engines.. A Fave! Rob

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annie5

4:41PM | Fri, 02 September 2011

What a superb capture Sig! :)

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sandra46

5:02PM | Fri, 02 September 2011

great capture

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rawdodb

5:02PM | Fri, 02 September 2011

Beautiful Shot! Gorgeous old Engine.....

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rawdodb

5:02PM | Fri, 02 September 2011

Beautiful Shot! Gorgeous old Engine.....

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junge1

5:35PM | Fri, 02 September 2011

BTW: The wheel arrangement for this locomotive is given as 2-8-0!!

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billcody

5:36PM | Fri, 02 September 2011

Wonderful shot, Sig! A fav, what else? and the history was very helpfull! Our home railway exists no longer; the tracks were sold to China; the made a good price. Its a shame; some years ago they discussed about a museum railway, but this is history forever.. Good night for the moment.

whaleman

6:04PM | Fri, 02 September 2011

Nice shot! I believe it should be ALCO, right?

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flavia49

7:24PM | Fri, 02 September 2011

fabulous image and dedi!!!

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blinkings

7:53PM | Fri, 02 September 2011

What a great old loco.

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Faemike55

8:17PM | Fri, 02 September 2011

Very lovely engine... at least they didn't scrap it.... Great capture

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bazza

8:24PM | Fri, 02 September 2011

Fabulous capture Sig i'm a rail buff also. Love this and yep a 2-8-0 config.. Into my fav lol..

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jophoto

10:02PM | Fri, 02 September 2011

Beautiful old train.

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auntietk

12:37AM | Sat, 03 September 2011

This reminds me of the locomotive you and I saw when we drove through the mountains and stopped at that park. That one was covered in little boys, as I recall. :P Wonderful capture!

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jayfar

2:27AM | Sat, 03 September 2011

You have a trained eye for a good pic!

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Lashia

2:31AM | Sat, 03 September 2011

Awesome capture- thanks for sharing! :)

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TallPockets

7:41AM | Sat, 03 September 2011

SUPERB shot/scene!

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bobrgallegos

10:36AM | Sat, 03 September 2011

Awesome capture of this classic old beauty!!

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farmerC

1:04PM | Sat, 03 September 2011

Fantastic shot.

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LYNZ1947

4:30PM | Sat, 03 September 2011

Nice shot I rember my grand dad telling me about these trains. Nice shot boy as always, not bad for someone that started college at age 35. Great shot really just have to give you a hard time.

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