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N.M. Gov. Bill Richardson signs executive order creating the Centennial Task Force at the 2926 retoration site.
Centennial Train Project
A Centennial Train has been proposed for the 2012 New Mexico celebration.
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National Registry
AT&SF 2926 was placed on the National Registry of Historical Places on Oct.1 2007
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Our
Goals and Mission Statement Central to our mission is the restoration, now underway, of a landmark steam locomotive, former Santa Fe 2926
Originally from the last group of steam locomotives purchased by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway , it was specifically designed for both passenger and high-speed freight service. Delivered by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1944, it ranks as one of the largest 4-8-4 locomotives ever built, and definitely the heaviest. When fully loaded with 24,500 gallons of water and 7,000 gallons of fuel oil, 2926 weighs over one million pounds. Nearly 121' long, this massive 4-8-4 has 80" drivers, operates with a boiler pressure of 300 psi, and produces a tractive effort of 66,000 pounds. At 50 mph, 2926 produces approximately 4600 draw bar horsepower. Its maximum speed is 110 mph! To many rail historians, 2926 and her sister locomotives of the 2900 class represent the epitome of modern steam locomotive design.
In 1956, when all steam locomotives on the Santa Fe were finally replaced by diesels, the railroad donated 2926 to the City of Albuquerque where it was placed on display in Coronado Park (2nd and I-40). Through the years, the elements, vandals and collectors each took their toll on the locomotive and tender. Yet it remained a striking reminder of the golden age of railroading when steam reigned supreme and travel by rail was not only fashionable, but also a way of life. On June 23, 2000, our Society moved locomotive 2926 from its quiet resting-place of forty-four years to a nearby siding, adjacent to the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway main line.
Our Specific Goals are :
Establish an educational program that creates an Interest, an Awareness
and an Appreciation of the importance of railroads from the past to the
future.
Build a collection of historically important railroad items.
Accurately preserve, restore and display objects in a realistic and historically
appropriate environment.
Serve as a bridge to understanding successful modern-day railroading.
Participate at the highest levels possible with city, county, state and
national organizations in the promotion of railroad history.
images of ATSF 2926 by Stan Kistler
The NM SL & RHS is a Non-Profit corporation,
as defined by Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Tax Code.
Donations are tax-deductible.