V&T #1 The Lyon

Tags: vt1 , vtrailroad

Photographer: Unknown

Source : Facebook: Stephen Boothroyd

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The very first locomotive of the V&T, #1 The Lyon, is seen here after its retirement.

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Date Uploaded: August 16, 2018

Permanent Link: http://wnhpc.com/details/fb1980562985336740

Contributor: Stephen Boothroyd on Facebook

Source: Facebook: Stephen Boothroyd

Source URL: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1980562985336740&set=gm.2138625663075648&type=3&theater

Source Caption: we were discussing Union Iron Works (Booth) locomotives, got me thinking.

Virginia & Truckee no. 1 Lyon
blt Union Iron Works cn 11 1869

withdrawn 1873

this photo shows the Lyon while being used as a stationary boiler.

photo courtesy Dale Darney
Dale was the curator of the Nevada State RR Museum totally helpful, supplying photos and suggestions and a great guy besides

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