Historic Hoover Dam locomotive makes ultimate journey to museum

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A historic piece of southern Nevada’s historical past was moved into place on the Nevada State Railroad Museum.

On Tuesday a 30-ton locomotive, initially used within the development of the Hoover Dam within the Thirties, was rigorously lifted by crane and relocated to its everlasting show within the museum.

Davenport Locomotive Works constructed the locomotive in 1936. Its gasoline-powered engine performed an important position in transporting supplies for the Hoover Dam between 1936 and 1963. Now, it’s being preserved for future generations to understand as a part of the museum’s upcoming customer middle.  

Photograph of a Nevada locomotive used within the development of Hoover Dam within the Thirties. A big crane was used to maneuver the 30-ton locomotive. (Credit score: Chris Fussel/Nevada State Museum)

“The relocation of the locomotive was a precise and delicate process,” stated Christopher MacMahon, museum director. The locomotive was first lifted from the museum’s tracks onto a truck, transported throughout the development web site, after which swung into place on a devoted show monitor.

The middle will provide an immersive expertise for guests, celebrating Nevada’s wealthy railroad historical past and its connection to main engineering feats just like the Hoover Dam.  

The Nevada Railroad Museum stays open throughout development and gives displays and prepare rides accessible to the general public.  For extra data on the Nevada State Railroad Museum, click on right here.