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Owner: Pennsylvania Railroad
Type: Flat Car
PRR Class:   F-30D
User Notes:   PRR Class F-30D

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PRR "Reuben Wells," 0-10-0T, c. 1968
Title:  PRR "Reuben Wells," 0-10-0T, c. 1968
Description:  Here is a postal card via Peter Outerbridge entitled "Reuben Wells." Caption On Reverse: "'Reuben Wells.' Pennsylvania Railroad's 'Reuben Wells', a locomotive of rather odd proportions, built for the steep grades of the Madison Plane, now a museum piece, is being moved on a flat car [#475716]." Shown here is the PRR's 0-10-0T steam locomotive named "Reuben Wells." It was built by the Madison & Indiana Railroad during 1868, specifically for use on its 5.89% upgrade between Madison and North Madison, Indiana. It's named after its designer, Mr. Reuben Wells. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:  8/15/1968  Upload Date: 1/20/2023 10:25:54 AM
Location:  Indianapolis, IN
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR REUBENWELL(UNKNOWN)
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