Early Steam - Technology and Innovations 1825 - 1876

The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania is partnering with the California State Railroad Museum for this virtual presentation on a look at the technology and innovations of early steam locomotives from 1825 - 1876. This presentation will take a look at seven distinct steam locomotives while taking a look at what innovation or upgrade each brought to improve steam locmomotive technology on the railroads.

Rolling Stock from the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania's Collection:

• John Stevens Replica
• John Bull Replica
• Philadelphia & Reading Rocket
• Virginia & Truckee No. 20 Tahoe

Rolling Stock from the California State Railroad Museum's Collection:

• Central Pacific Railroad C.P. Huntington
• Virginia & Truckee No. 18 Dayton
• North Pacific Coast No. 12 Sonoma

Event Venue

Online