The first locomotive of Companhia Paulista. Photo from the Album Illustrado da Companhia Paulista de Estradas de Ferro, published during the commemorations of the 50th anniversary of the railroad. The legend of this photo says:

Locomotiva que bem merece ser conservada em logar apropriado, como lembrança dos serviços prestados e do papel que representa na fundação da Companhia.

Locomotive that really deserves to be preserved in an appropriate place, as a remembrance of the services done and of the important role played in the Company foundation.

No comments about these words and the real situation of the #1 locomotive in May 1999. This photo is courtesy of Vilson Santoni, from Santos SP.



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