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Tennessee Central #509 - Cookeville, TN

Tennessee Central #509 - Cookeville, TN

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Feb 19, 2022 17:04

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Manufactured by Baldwin and originally numbered 502, this was one of eight 4-6-0 locomotives purchased by Tennessee Central in 1909. The sign notes these "Ten Wheelers" were versatile engines which suited the purpose of a small railroad which covered a diverse geography and carried a wide variety of cargo. this small rolling stock is on the grounds of Cookeville's TC depot which is a museum and located in the Cream City historic district.