Nickel Plate Road 779
| Industry | Locomotive manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Lima , United States |
Nickel Plate Road 779 is a steam locomotive of the S-3 class Berkshire type, constructed in May 1949 by the Lima Locomotive Works for the Nickel Plate Road (NKP). Delivered on May 13, 1949, this engine was engineered for rapid freight operations and holds the distinction of being the final steam locomotive newly acquired by NKP. Along with L&N 1991, it stands as one of the last 2-8-4 locomotives produced by Lima-Hamilton during the period from 1947 to 1949, signifying the conclusion of standard gauge steam locomotive manufacturing globally. On that same date, Lima-Hamilton also completed its inaugural diesel demonstrator, the A-3080 #1000, while NKP took delivery of four production A-3080 models in 1949.
NKP 779 accumulated a total mileage of 677,095 before being retired in 1958. In 1966, it was gifted to the City of Lima, Ohio, where it was installed as a static exhibit in Lincoln Park and continues to serve as an important artifact of railroad history.
See also
- Nickel Plate Road 757
- Nickel Plate Road 759
- Nickel Plate Road 763
- Nickel Plate Road 765
- Pere Marquette 1225
- Chesapeake and Ohio 2716
- Chesapeake and Ohio 2755