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Daniel Metcalf Railroad Photography
Railfanning the Magma Arizona Railroad
On Friday, October 30th, 2020, I went to Superior, Arizona, to see the old Magma Arizona Railroad locomotive #9 and other old Magma Arizona Railroad equipment and structures. Along the way to Superior I stopped off at the Magma Arizona Railroad US-Hwy. 60 Grade Crossing to take some pictures.
Magma Arizona Railroad US 60 Hwy Crossing
It is seen here near Queen Valley, Arizona
Magma Arizona Railroad #9
Magma Arizona Railroad #9 is a Baldwin Locomotive Works S-12 Diesel-electric Locomotive. It was built in October 1953 for the McCloud River Railroad. In June 1969, it was sold to Chrome Crankshaft, who in turn sold it to the Magma Arizona Railroad Company (MARRCO). Currently, the locomotive is stored in Superior, AZ. There are possible plans to put the locomotive on display on a hill overlooking the Resolution Copper Mine in Superior.
It is seen here at Resolution Copper Mine in Superior, Arizona
Magma Arizona Railroad #9
Magma Arizona Railroad Speeder
It is seen here at Resolution Copper Mine in Superior, Arizona
Magma Arizona Railroad Weigh Station
It is seen here at in Superior, Arizona
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