Vtg 20” X 16” Photograph Gear Steamed Locomotive East Texas Logging 1880s-1920’s For Sale

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Vtg 20” X 16” Photograph Gear Steamed Locomotive East Texas Logging 1880s-1920’s:
$38.69

Vtg 20 X 16 Photograph Gear Steamed Locomotive East Texas Logging 1880s-1920s
commonly known as a Shay locomotive, utilized in the logging industry.
In good preowned condition, minimal signs of wear, may have very minor surface scratches and sticker residue of the back side. Currently has a plastic trim all around it serving as a frame. A new wood frame would really dress this up.Locomotive Type: This is a geared steam engine, designed for heavy pulling on steep, uneven logging tracks.
Historical Context: Such locomotives were prevalent in the late 19th and early 20th centuries across North America.
Logging Operations: The engine is pictured in a forested area, likely a temporary logging spur, used to transport logs from the forest to a sawmill in East Texas.
Photograph Origin: East Texas