The Bucyrus Crane of the Panama Railroad

This impressive steam crane was manufactured in 1910 by the Bucyrus-Erie company in the United States for the construction of the Panama Canal.

With a capacity of up to 75 tons, it was a key piece of equipment for the railroad's heaviest tasks. It was primarily used to reposition equipment after derailments or accidents, and also to load and unload machinery directly onto the rails. Among that equipment were the famous "mules" — the locomotives that guide ships through the canal locks.

Today, this crane — with manufacturing serial number 176 — is the only one preserved from the old Panama Railroad. It can still be seen standing on display near the former Balboa passenger station, retaining its original number: 64.