Built in 1910 by Baldwin, Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe No. 1485 is one of 23 similar locomotives that operated into the 1950s. The railroad had 171 such locomotives built by Baldwin, and one built by the railroad itself.
Photo by Harry Hall
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By Faith Finfrock | September 18, 2025
The ATSF Class 1480 (nicknamed “Bull Moosers” due to the unusual domes and piping) found home in lighter express train service before being replaced by more powerful 4-6-2s. None of the class members (including ATSF 4-4-2 “Atlantic” Type #1485) were on active duty after 1953, and none have been preserved…
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