1906The Conversion
In 1906, Southern Pacific converts engine #1673 to oil from coal fuel.  Oil is cleaner than coal, far less messy to transport, and easier to refuel locomotives with.
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1906
The engine with its distinictive new oil tender.
Photo courtesy of Arizona Highways
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