The Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum will launch its 2025 season on Thursday, April 3, the museum has announced. The season ...
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Geared steam locomotives
Roughly 30 miles to the northwest, in Erie, Pa., the Heisler Locomotive ... Of the three main types, the grand total of geared steam locomotives built in the U.S. topped out at around 4,500.
signifying what to many was the apex of steam design. Further expansions to the design included four "triplex" locomotives - three Erie 2-8-8-8-2s and one Virginian 2-8-8-8-4 - with an added third ...