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Virginia & Truckee Railroad Steam Engine Lamp 1869

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 1,200.00 USD
Virginia & Truckee Railroad Steam Engine Lamp 1869
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This is the front lamp housing for the Virginia & Truckee Railroad Steam Engine No. 25. (Steam Locomotive). The engine was a 4-4-0 American type from 1869-1890. The line was created for the gold rush and ran from Virginia City, Reno, and Carson City, Nevada. The engine was in freight and passenger service. It was replaced by a more modern and faster 4-6-0 engine in 1905 which bore the same No. 25. The engine was purchased by RKO Radio Pictures movie studio and starred in a number of motion pictures. The lot features the metal lamp housing. This great industrial piece would make a fantastic wall hanging work of art, could be retrofitted to be a great light, or could be used as the blue print for anyone looking to rebuild a steam engine. The piece measures 35"H x 32.5"W x 21"D. Actually own of piece of the Gold Rush Railroad history.