Home » Bring the Journey Home » History » 2926’s Dawn
A fine art photograph of the historic 2926 steam locomotive in Albuquerque, New Mexico, captured in a moment of powerful motion with glowing headlights and rolling steam. This high-detail landscape showcases the vibrant pink and purple hues of a Southwest sunrise.
2926's Dawn - Image 2

2926’s Dawn

2926’s Dawn brings us back to the days of the steam locomotive in the Albuquerque, New Mexico rail yards

Enter the width of the photograph, in inches. Available for photographs from 24 to 60 inches wide. For photographs wider than 60 inches, please use finished aluminum sides. For smaller pieces, consider finished aluminum sides or the classic wood frames.
Enter the width of the photograph, in inches. Available for photographs from 24 to 60 inches wide. For photographs wider than 60 inches, please use finished aluminum sides. For larger pieces, consider using a gallery frame.
Enter the width of the photograph, in inches. Available for photographs from 24 to 96 inches wide.
Enter the width of the photograph, in inches. Available for photographs from 10 to 24 inches wide. For photographs wider than 24 inches, please use finished aluminum sides or a frame.

Story

May, 1944, Eddystone, Pennsylvania. To the Baldwin Locomotive Works, Engine #2926 was likely just one of the 70,000 steam engines the company produced. There was nothing particular special about this engine, destined for freight and passenger service out west. As the engine departed Eddystone, beginning its service for the Santa Fe Railway, 2926’s dawn was just another day.

Subsequently, over the next nine years, #2926 accumulated over one million miles, which is typical for a steam engine of the day. Alas, its last run was December 24th, 1953. Diesel engines were steadily replacing steam engines, and one by one, they retired #2926 and the other steam engines. A donor gave 2926 to the city of Albuquerque, New Mexico, where it rested in a city park.

Until, that is, a dedicated team of volunteers decided that 2926 should once again ride the rails. Through their tireless efforts, untold hours, and incredible determination, 2926’s Dawn happened! Today, a fully restored, completely working 2926 is once again on the main line.

Significantly, this astounding, and rare,  feat of restoration brings back the glory of the steam days. To see the engine, feel its thundering approach, and hear its whistle and bell brings us back into the era of steam.

See Also

  • Steam Symphony Steam Symphony showcases steam engines #476 and #473 from the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Furthermore, the cars have the iconic livery of the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad.
  • Roundhouse Night After a long day pulling trains through the mountains, the steam engines of the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad rest in Roundhouse Night.

Additional information

Presentation

Matted Photograph, Aluminum, Finished Aluminum, Classic Box Frame, Classic Flat Frame, Gallery Frame, Premium Frame, Framed
Color/Style

Black Scoop, Bronze Curve, Bronze Reverse, Burl Swoop, Charcoal Reverse, Dark Cross-Grain, Light Burl, Silver & Black Scoop, White Bevel, Float Mount, Black, Walnut, Mocha, Cherry, Charcoal, Natural Basswood, White, White over Black, Black Sides, Dark Pewter Sides, Light Pewter Sides, Silver Sides, Copper Sides

Related products