Tag: USMRR locomotive Lexington

Hochadel, Abraham’s Engines says: Hinkley const. #28. 4-4-0. 13.5×20 cylinders. 60-inch drivers. 1844.11.19 built as the “Burlington” for the Fitchburg RR, and later renamed the “Lexington.” 1862.03.15 Purchased for $4200 from the Fitchburg to become USMRR Dept. of Virginia #12/“Lexington.” 1862.04, 1862.06, 1862.09, 1862.12 Repaired at Alexandria. 1862-1863 Used on the Orange & Alexandria RR and construction. 1864.07 Sold to Eastern Shore RR for $1,850.