Acquisiton of Norfolk and Western Locomotive No. 2156.

Publication

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The National Museum of Transportation

Name/Title

Acquisiton of Norfolk and Western Locomotive No. 2156.

Entry/Object ID

R697.001.027

Tags

Article - Newspaper or Magazine., TNMOT History

Collection

Steve Haack Collection, The.

Publication Details

Date Published

Nov 1959

Time Period

20th Century

Publication Subjects

Norfolk and Western Locomotive No. 2156 Norfolk and Western Railroad TNMOT

Transcription

NORFOLK AND WESTERN LOCOMOTIVE NO. 2156, presented to the National Museum of Transport at Barretts Station in St. Louis, Missouri, by the Norfolk and Western Railway, is one of the world's largest and most powerful steam locomotives. It is 115 feet long and, with its tender in working order, weights almost one million pounds. Known as the "work horse" of the railroad, the locomotive represents the highest point of development and efficiency for the steam type. No. 2156 is one of twenty-seven historic steam, electric, and diesel-electric locomotives preserved at the Museum.

Created By

Mogerman, Jordan

Create Date

April 20, 2026

Updated By

Mogerman, Jordan

Update Date

July 27, 2026