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Nkp755

No. 755 hauling a freight train on 8/1/1957.

Nickel Plate Road No. 755 is a 2-8-4 "Berkshire" type steam locomotive it was built in 1944 by the Lima Locomotive Works for the New York, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad.

The locomotive was built for fast freight service on the New York, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad between Buffalo, St. Louis, Chicago, and Toledo.

In 1944 it came with Illuminated Numberboard's as original equipment, in 1947 it was equipped with a Valve Pilot Speed Recorder. Some time from 1950 to 1951 a Mars Oscillating Headlight was installed on top of the Original Headlight.

In 1955 it was installed with a Train Radio and an additional Turbogenerator.

Today 755 is located at the Conneaut Railroad Historical Museum in Conneaut, OH for public display.

Trivia[]

  • In 1975, it was moved to New Jersey for inspection and possible overhaul for use on the American Freedom Train, which at that time was proposed to be pulled by double-headed NKP Berks No. 755 and sister engine No. 763. However, that plan did not work out, so No. 755 headed back to the Museum.
  • Just like #763, and #759 the 755 was the original choice to pull the freedom train.
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