Steam Locomotive Information

Here are the notes for Camden & Amboy No. 1, a 4-2-0 located in Washington, DC. If you have additional information about this locomotive, and would like to share it, click the Add Note button.

Posted: Jan 29, 2026 @ 16:01:58 by Eddie Wearing
Still there in 2025

Posted: Aug 18, 2023 @ 06:08:58 by Steve Frost, European Editor
Builder is correct. RSH was not formed until 1937.

Posted: Jun 8, 2012 @ 19:06:58 by Erik
Because the museum CAN operate the locomotive, you should change the status from display to operational.

Posted: Apr 26, 2009 @ 17:04:33 by New York Central
The John Bull was the first engine to operate on the Camden & Amboy, and on its first train there it was derailed when it ran over and killed a wild hog.

Posted: Mar 19, 2006 @ 15:03:10 by Dave Schneider
The John Bull is indeed a 4-2-0. Originally built as a 0-4-0, the lead driver was disconnected at the time the pilot was added.

Posted: Feb 23, 2006 @ 08:02:52 by David Doty
You have this listed as a 4-2-0 the engine is a 2-4-0 your specs. listing needs to be corrected.

Posted: Dec 9, 2005 @ 15:12:52 by Sam Willard
This is the oldest locomotive that can run on it's own power.

Posted: Feb 17, 2004 @ 18:02:10 by GP40
This is the ORIGINAL JOHN BULL. It is oerational, and the Smithsonian could run it if they wanted to.


Camden & Amboy 4-2-0 No. 1 Washington, District of Columbia, United States	Location: Smithsonian Museum Status: Display