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46:but its sources remain unclear because it lacks
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103:NKP 779 pictured at Lincoln Park in Lima, Ohio
766:Individual locomotives of the United States
564:In 1966, the locomotive was donated to the
776:Tourist attractions in Allen County, Ohio
77:Learn how and when to remove this message
544:New York, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad
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668:Steamlocomotive.com
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598:Pere Marquette 1225
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515:Disposition
363:Superheater
305:Loco weight
59:introducing
771:Lima, Ohio
745:Categories
715:40°44′18″N
701:2009-03-09
678:2009-03-09
614:References
339:Water cap.
142:Build date
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