What train is in the Henry Ford Museum?
The museum is the home of the massive C&O 2-6-6-6 Allegheny as well as other steam locomotives. Greenfield Village could be described as a theme park of historic experiences. For some, the Henry Ford museum is all about the cars. For me, it is all about the steam locomotives.
Did Henry Ford make trains?
In 1920, Henry Ford paid around $5 million to acquire the Detroit, Toledo & Ironton Railroad, a decrepit little road that was known as “the railroad to nowhere” for its tangle of meandering right-of-ways. You could say that like many men, Henry enjoyed model railroading, but his toy train layout was in 1:1 scale.
What kind of train is at Greenfield Village?
Train Ride Ride a train pulled by one of our historic steam or diesel locomotives. Complete with historic signs, the railroad will transport you to the past. Travel the three-mile route with opportunities to get on and off at key stops throughout the Village.
How much is Greenfield Village train?
Ticket Prices
| Greenfield Village® | |
|---|---|
| General Admission | $30.00 |
| Senior (62+) | $27.00 |
| Youth (5-11) | $22.50 |
| Member | FREE |
How many Allegheny locomotives were built?
2-6-6-6 “Allegheny” Locomotives in the USA
| Number of “Allegheny” Type Locomotives Built by Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Road Numbers | 1600-1609 | |
| C&O | 10 | 60 |
| VGN | 8 | |
| Totals: | 10 | 68 |
Who built the Allegheny locomotive?
the Lima Locomotive Works
One was the “Allegheny” class, built by the Lima Locomotive Works. The name comes from the locomotive’s first service with the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway beginning in 1941, where it was used to haul loaded coal trains over the Allegheny Mountains. The other was the “Blue Ridge” class for the Virginian Railway.
Was Henry Ford friends with Thomas Edison?
Automobile magnate, Henry Ford, developed a deep friendship with Thomas Edison that began with Ford working for the Detroit Edison Illuminating Company in the 1890s. In 1914, the Ford family first visited the Edisons in Fort Myers, and in 1916, Ford purchased the property next door to Seminole Lodge.
How long does the Henry Ford Museum take?
We recommend a minimum of two hours to visit Ford Rouge Factory Tour to enjoy the variety of experiences on site. In addition, you will want to plan for the time it takes to travel on the bus to and from Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation to the Ford Rouge Factory Visitor Center.
How much does the Allegheny weigh?
approximately 771,000-lbs.
The Allegheny is 125-ft long, 11-ft 2-in wide, 16-ft 5 ½-in tall and weighs approximately 771,000-lbs. It could pull 160 coal cars, each with a 60-ton load, and if only pulling passenger cars, could run at 60 mph.