Richmond & York River Locomotives

1862

Chickihominy was the Union Speedwell, captured from McClelland's retreating army in 1862. Atlantic was sold to Richmond & Petersburg RR in 1862, but was rented to the Government for the last 3 months of the year(!?). Baltimore & Ohio RR No. 3 {No. 34?} was put on the road in April.

1863

August 30 telegram from the Wilmington & Weldon RR says that they have purchased a Richmond-made locomotive from the Richmond & York River RR. This would have to be the Atlantic.

1864

Chickihominy leased to the Piedmont RR. York River and Pamunkey were leased to CS Government and State of Virginia to operate between Richmond and Danville or Richmond and Weldon on government business.
Name Number Type Date Builder Weight Cylinders Driver Diam
York River   4x4x0 4/1860 Rogers 26 13"x22" 60"
Atlantic   4x4x0 7/1860 Tredegar    14"x22" 60"
Mattaponi   4x4x0   Norris 20 12"x24" 50"
Pamunkey   4x4x0   Norris 20 12"x26" 54"
Chickihominy   4x4x0 1859 Lawrence   15"x22" 60"

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