Porter Air Locomotive

Porter Air Locomotive (HMMT2)

Location: Kearny, AZ 85137 Pinal County
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Country: United States of America
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N 33° 3.513', W 110° 54.317'

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This locomotive is a gift to the citizens of Kearny, Arizona, by the Kennecott Copper Corporation. This is a Porter Air Locomotive, used by Kennecott Copper Corporation in the original underground Ray Copper Mine. It was used to transport men, ore, and supplies underground. It was operated on compressed air, supplied from lines within the mine. It was retired in 1955. The locomotive was originally placed in Hercules Park, Ray, Arizona, and later moved to Kearny, Arizona.
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HM NumberHMMT2
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Year Placed1969
Placed ByJohn W. Galbreath Development Corporation
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Wednesday, October 8th, 2014 at 7:38pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)12S E 508842 N 3657781
Decimal Degrees33.05855000, -110.90528333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 33° 3.513', W 110° 54.317'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds33° 3' 30.78" N, 110° 54' 19.02" W
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Area Code(s)520
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 301 Alden Rd, Kearny AZ 85137, US
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