The 'hill engine' was built in 1895 at the PCC & StL. Railway at Columbus, Ohio. One advantage of the "8434" was its use of coal instead of wood. Coal burned longer and hotter. In 1896 this locomotive replaced the "M. G. Bright". It was given...
The No. "8606" is seen in this picture. The H-6 series of engines took over all passenger and freight service after the "8434" and the "8452" were scrapped.
