Tag: USMRR locomotive Christopher Adams Jr.

Hochadel, Abraham’s Engines says: Rogers no. 421. 4-4-0. 12×22 in. cylinders. 72 in. drivers. 20 tons. 1853.09 Built as 5’6” gauge #4/“Christopher Adams Jr.” for the New Orleans Opelousas & Great Western RR. 1862.11 Captured on the NOO&GW, becoming USMRR Div. of the Gulf “Christopher Adams Jr.” 1865 Sent to USMRR Memphis & Little Rock, becoming #10/“Christopher Adams Jr.” 1865-1866 Returned to owner after the war, retaining its name and number. 1878.04 Sold to Morgan’s Louisiana & Texas Railroad & Steamship Company (later purchased by the Southern Pacific), becoming #15.