Re: NNG: F&W #1 - The Sespe - a ten-ton 0-4-0T

billsdnr Wrote:
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> Russo:
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> I recall seeing a simular engine on a Xmas tree
> farm south of Sacramento in the mid 80's. The
> engine was rumored to be owned by Shortline
> Enterprizes, is this the same locomotive?
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> Thanks
>
> Bill

I don't think so Bill. IIRC, that one was the one that ran at the Virginia & Truckee in its early years. Came from Stockton, McCormick & Baxter Creosoting or something like that. Was owned by Erich Thomsen earlier in her life & actually ran up on the Bay Bridge before they pulled the Key System rails. The idea was to make it across the Bay to SF & back, but she didn't carry enough water! The operation that you speak of was called Silver Bend (at Clarksburg). Going solely by memory here, so hope this is all correct.