"Wm Crooks" Pioneer Train in Elmira NY 1939

"The Pioneer Train" traveled through Elmira NY in 1939 on the Erie RR tracks, stopping at Union Station (also known as the "Queen of the Southern tier"). The train was powered by the "Wm Crooks", built in 1861 and Minnesota's first operating steamer. It is a locomotive of the same type as "The General", the 4-4-0 Western & Atlantic steam engine of the Civil War's "Great locomotive chase" also known as "Andrew's Raid". The train is seen heading east across the newly constructed viaduct (built to eliminate the many train/traffic accidents in Elmira) bound for New York City to be displayed at the World's Fair. The Norfolk Southern uses the same viaduct and route through Elmira today!

More Topics from "Videos"

• I FORGIVE YOU - LUCKYME - MIDDLE X "ELMIRA NY " LIL DEBBIE CAKES "
• Holiday Inn Structure Fire Elmira, New York 11-09-2011
• Arenas of the ECHL: First Arena in Elmira, NY
• Elmira new york fights part 2
• Cousin Bill Brinthaupt vists Elmira, New York
• Eldridge Park Fireworks Display Elmira, New York 2011
• Elmira, NY Coffee Break History - short and sweet
• Mattie Montgomery Winterfest 2011 Elmira, NY Pt. 1
• Trolleys in Elmira NY.wmv