Built in 1864 at the Norris Locomotive Works' Lancaster plant, this  locomotive represents a significant period in railway history. Now preserved at the Travel Town Museum in Griffith Park, Los Angeles, it exemplifies the ingenuity and practicality of 19th-century locomotive design. The 4-4-0 wheel arrangement, with four leading wheels for stability and four large driving wheels for traction, made this type especially well-suited to the varied landscapes of North America as railroads expanded westward. With its bold red and black colour scheme, large smokestack, and distinctive cowcatcher, the locomotive reflects the engineering priorities of its time, combining power with durability. Locomotives of this kind were instrumental in shaping transportation networks, enabling trade and migration while reducing travel times between cities and settlements. This carefully preserved engine offers visitors a glimpse into the era when steam power revolutionised movement across vast distances, leaving a lasting impact on industry and society.