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Philadelphia & Reading No. 3 is An American type (4-4-0), it was built by the Philadelphia company Eastwick & Harrison in 1842 for the Philadelphia & Reading railroad.

It initially operated on a branch of the Reading called the "People's Railway" hauling freight and passengers between Pottsville and Minersville, PA.

It was then built as a switcher in Reading, PA. In the late 1800s, it was rescued from the dead line and preserved because of its venerable age.

Today it is on display at the Franklin Institute along with Baldwin No. 60000, and Reading No. 1.

Trivia[]

  • It is a coal burner with 42½" drivers and 12¾" x 18" cylinders.
  • This locomotive is named "Shamokin".
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