Locomotives of the L&HR

Postcard

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Chester Historical Society

Locomotives of the L&HR: A commemorative postcard depicting three L&HR locomotives, l-r: Old No. 1 ‘Grinnell Burt” ; No. 10 type 4-8-2 built by Baldwin; No. 2 Diesel Electric 1000 HP Road Switcher built by Alco.
Locomotives of the L&HR

A commemorative postcard depicting three L&HR locomotives, l-r: Old No. 1 ‘Grinnell Burt” ; No. 10 type 4-8-2 built by Baldwin; No. 2 Diesel Electric 1000 HP Road Switcher built by Alco.

Name/Title

Locomotives of the L&HR

Entry/Object ID

chs-000155

Description

Locomotives of the L&HR postcard issued In commemoration of 100 years of railroading progress (1860 to 1960), the Lehigh and Hudson River Railway Company passes in review. (left) Old No. 1 ‘Grinnell Burt” type 4-40 built by Cooke 1880. (center) No. 10 type 4-8-2 built by Baldwin 1944. (right) No. 2 Diesel Electric 1000 HP Road Switcher built by Alco 1950.

Subject Person/Organization

Lehigh and Hudson River Railway Company

Acquisition

Notes

8/21/2000 Gift from Ben Johnson

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Category

Lehigh & Hudson River Railway Co.

Postcard Details

Postcard Type

Post Card

Publisher

De Wane Associates, Inc.

Date Published

1960

Dimensions

Height

8.9 cm

Width

14 cm

General Notes

Note

5 1/2 by 3 1/2 inch color Post Card LOCOMOTIVES OF THE L & H R In commemoration of 100 years of railroading progress (1860 to 1960), the Lehigh and Hudson River Railway Company passes in review. (left) Old No. 1 ‘Grlnnell Burt” type 4-40 built by Cooke 1880. (center) No. 10 type 4-8-2 built by Baldwin 1944. (right) No. 2 Diesel Electric 1000 HP Road Switcher built by Alco 1950.

Create Date

August 1, 2024

Update Date

January 26, 2026