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United States Potash Co. No.
3
Southern California Chapter
Railway and Locomotive Historical Society
Locomotive number 3 is an excellent example of the turn-of-the-century
narrow gauge locomotives that were used on the many short lines of the
West. Number 3 was originally built for the 36 inch gauge Morenci Southern
Railroad, an 18.4 mile line in Southern Arizona. When the line was
abandoned in the 1930's, number 3 was bought by United States Potash for
use on their private, ore hauling railroad at Carlsbad, New mexico.
it was used in daily service until 1946 and was donated to the Chapter
in 1956 by the United States Borax and Chemical Corporation (formerly United
States Potash). Number 3 has its tiny drive wheels located inside
the frame of the locomotive, while the counterbalances and rods are located
outside.
Total weight:
72 tons
Top speed:
25 mph
Length:
56'
Fuel:
Fuel oil
Drivers:
38"
Built:
Baldwin, 1903
Side view as it sits today
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