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Locomotives - Southern Pacific Railroad's Sunset Limited 4-4-0 Type Engine Number 262 Over Pecos Poster
by J Craig Thorpe
$19.35
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Locomotives - Southern Pacific Railroad's Sunset Limited 4-4-0 Type Engine Number 262 Over Pecos poster by J Craig Thorpe. Our posters are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All posters include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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When the Southern Pacific Railroad's Sunset Limited was inaugurated on November 1, 1894, it was the longest-distance train in America. Covering a... more
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When the Southern Pacific Railroad's Sunset Limited was inaugurated on November 1, 1894, it was the longest-distance train in America. Covering a journey of 2,487 miles, it carried passengers between New Orleans and San Francisco. One of the most exciting stretches of the journey took place high above the Pecos River in south Texas. Completed in 1892, the "High Bridge" spanned 2,180 feet and shortened the rail route between San Antonio and El Paso by 11 miles. Hovering 320 feet above the "snarling rapids" of the Pecos, this structure was one of the world's highest bridges at that time. Before crossing, approaching trains were required to stop for about 10 minutes. During this break rail travelers were given an opportunity to admire the engineering marvel. However, the main reason for the rest was to allow the swaying of the bridge, caused by the vibrating rails, to subside. To meet the demands of an increased volume of freight brought on by U.S. involvement in World War II, a new bridg...
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