Locomotive "6072"

This locomotive was donated to Fort Riley by the Union Pacific Railroad on 7 February 1958 for display as a symbol of contribution toward development of the midwest subsequent to 1865. Manufactured as a coal steam engine in 1908 it was converted to an oil burner in 1941. It was used continuously on Mid-Western lines for 49 years. The locomotive was moved to this site through the joint efforts of the Union Pacific and the 1st Engineer Battalion on 6 June 1958. Unloaded Engine 110 tons Tender 30 tons Total 140 tons Loaded Engine 110 tons Tender 81 tons Total 191 tons Length Engine 38 ft Tender 34 ft Total 72 ft