This engine was built for the Potsdam & Watertown Railroad in June, 1855 by the Taunton Locomotive Works (Construction No. 192) and is shown shortly after its arrival. It became Rome, Watertown & Ogdensburg No. 16 in 1861. Cylinders 14" x 22" drivers 66". It was retired by 1887. It was named for Silas Wright (1795-1847) of Canton, a prominent politician in his day, 14th Governor of New York State, St. Lawrence County Surrogate Judge, and brigadier general in the New York State Militia. Photograph by N. W. Williams Photograph Gallery, Potsdam, N.Y. circa 1855. ('Potsdam Historical Society).
(Image as restored)
