Vulcan Iron Works

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Vulcan Iron Works

Vulcan Iron Works was located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.  Vulcan began manufacturing steam locomotives in 1874.  Located in the HEART of the Anthracite coal industries Vulcan quickly adapted their facility to also build mine locomotives.  In the 20's Vulcan began manufacturing small industrial locomotives then larger diesel locomotives to compete with other builders.

Vulcan Mine Locomotive

Smallest locomotive that Vulcan offered

20 ton electric trolley mine locomotive

Vulcan 4 ton trolley mine locomotive

Above ground mine haulage locomotive

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Cable Reel style mine locomotive

Combination battery & trolley mine locomotive

Larger battery trolley combination mine locomotive