Willamette
February 9th, 2009 by bob
On Saturday, August 1, 2009 at approximately 7:28 pm, history was made at the Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad. To be more precise, history was brought to life as the very last locomotive built by the Willamette Iron & Steel Works of Portland, OR, (construction number 34, ex-Rayonier, Inc. #2, nee-J. Niels Lumber Company #6 built in December, 1929) took its “first steps” down the shop track after an intensive rebuild that began on September 8, 2007. The first run of the 75-ton locomotive was the culmination of more than $350,000 worth of materials and labor provided by MRSR staff, volunteers and contractors.
For more information on Rayonier Willamette #2, visit our new Willamette Website
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