BLW-CN3971-1876

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Built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1876 for the South Pacific Coast Railroad of California.

Specifications

Specifications for South Pacific Coast #3
Baldwin Class 8-18C 30, Drawing 4.
Whyte 4-4-0
UIC 2′B n
Gauge 3 ft (914 mm)
Driver Dia. 42 in (1,067 mm)
Loco weight 22 short tons (20.0 t)
Fuel Type Wood
Boiler Pressure 120 psi (0.83 MPa)
Cylinders Two, outside
Cylinder Size 12 in × 16 in (300 mm × 410 mm)



History

South Pacific Coast

Ordered by the South Pacific Coast Railroad in 1876 and delivered in 1876

Colusa & Lake

Sold to the Colusa & Lake Railroad in 1906

United Commercial

After the Colusa & Lake was scrapped the locomotive remained at the United Commercial Company yard. An advertisement mentioned the locomotive and several freight cars were for sale.

United States Gypsum

Locomotive #4 during construction of the railroad

Locomotive #4 and several flat cars were finally sold to the United States Gypsum Company and used in the construction of their railroad from Plaster City to the category:gypsum deposits to the north west. The locomotive was replaced by larger equipment after the line was completed and eventually scrapped.