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The Black Diamond is a 2-2-2 type inspection locomotive built by Baldwin Locomotive Works. It has a walnut paneled observation room, seats eight, is 22'9 1/4" long, weighs 26,300 lbs, and is believed to be the last steam inspection locomotive in existence today. The limited area behind the firebox made it necessary for a small boy to act as the fireman. It was donated in 1948 by the Reading Railroad.
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