Edison No. 1 is a photograph by David Horst which was uploaded on January 3rd, 2016.
Edison No. 1
The Edison No.1 was originally a wood-burning 0-4-0 locomotive built by the Manchester Locomotive Works in Manchester, N.H., in the 1870s. Ford... more
by David Horst
Title
Edison No. 1
Artist
David Horst
Medium
Photograph - Photograph Print
Description
The Edison No.1 was originally a wood-burning 0-4-0 locomotive built by the Manchester Locomotive Works in Manchester, N.H., in the 1870s. Ford acquired the locomotive and tender from the Edison Cement Corporation in 1932.
After the acquisition, Ford had the locomotive sent to the Ford Rouge Shops were it was rebuilt and significantly modified to its current 4-4-0 configuration. Additionally, the boiler was enlarged and the sand dome was moved forward. The tender was rebuilt and appears to be in its original configuration. The locomotive was originally oil-fired but was converted to burn coal in the early 1980's.
I photographed the No. 1 in Greenfield Village as it was under steam waiting to depart with a load of passengers.
Uploaded
January 3rd, 2016
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Comments (3)
Deborah Althaus
I Love Love Love this locomotive print. I bought this for my soon to be grandson named Edison due in 3 weeks. We saw this at Greenfield Village last month. My 1st Grandson, who is 2, favorite part of Greenfield Village is the trains, and watching them being put away at night on the turn table into the round house. Thank you so much David Horst for taking this photo. This is the only place to get this print. Deb Althaus Tiffin Ohio