Big 6 Steam Engine Model

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Object Details

Description (Brief)

This cast metal model of the “Big 6” locomotive was made by Irvin’s Model Shop of Creston, Ohio during the 1970s. The locomotive was in use in Oregon by the Union Pacific Rail Road from 1812-1865.

Location

Currently not on view

ID Number

AG.79A09.2

catalog number

79A09.2

accession number

1978.2387

Object Name

engine, steam, "Big 6"

engine, steam, "big 6"

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Work and Industry: Agriculture

Transcontinental Railroad

Agricultural Equipment Toys

Agriculture

Data Source

National Museum of American History

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a6-d1e2-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_862004