National Register of Historic Places

United States Army Steam Locomotive No. 4039

Hanover Township, Morris County, New Jersey
Listed
March 4, 2002
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
02000108

About this property

United States Army 4039 is a preserved 0-6-0 "Switcher" type steam locomotive. Built in November 1942 by the American Locomotive Company (ALCO) for the U.S. Army, it was retired in 1963 and set aside for preservation. Sold to the Morris County Central Railroad in 1965, it hauled excursions until 1980 when her flue time expired. Sitting in storage for nearly 14 years, she was bought by the Whippany Railway Museum (WRM) in 1994 to cosmetically restore the engine. In 2015, the museum officials expressed interests for restoring the engine to working order for use on local railroads. As of 2026, the engine is currently being restored to operational condition.

Location

1 Railroad Plaza, 10 West and Whippany Rd.
Hanover Township, Morris County, New Jersey
40.82307, -74.41097

Categories

ENGINEERINGTRANSPORTATION
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was United States Army Steam Locomotive No. 4039 listed on the National Register?

United States Army Steam Locomotive No. 4039 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 4, 2002.

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United States Army Steam Locomotive No. 4039 is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for United States Army Steam Locomotive No. 4039 is recorded as the industrial era.

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