Tag: USMRR locomotive Eagle

Hochadel, Abraham’s Engines says: New Jersey no. 285. 4-4-0. 16×20 in. cylinders. 54 in. drivers. 1862.08.11 Purchased from the builder for $7750 as USMRR Dept. of Virginia #54/“Eagle.” 1862.08-09 Used on the Orange & Alexandria RR. 1862.09-10 Sent to Columbus, Kentucky and then to Memphis, becoming 5’ gauge USMRR Memphis #19/“Eagle.” 1862.10, 1862.12 Repaired at Memphis. 1865-1866 Sold after the war to unknown buyer.