California Western 45
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California Western #45 is an operating 2-8-2
steam locomotive
at the California Western Railroad
. The locomotive was built for a lumber company in 1924, and instead of being retired in 1964, was sold to the California Western Railroad
for tourist excursion service.
In 1984, the locomotive was renumbered 44 for a role in Racing with the Moon
. The number was not replaced for some months.
In 2001, the locomotive was taken out of service for an overhaul. The locomotive was back at work in May 2004, and usually only runs on weekends in the summer.
2-8-2
Under the Whyte notation for the classification of steam locomotives, 2-8-2 represents the wheel arrangement of two leading wheels on one axle , eight powered and coupled driving wheels on four axles, and two trailing wheels on one axle...
steam locomotive
Steam locomotive
A steam locomotive is a railway locomotive that produces its power through a steam engine. These locomotives are fueled by burning some combustible material, usually coal, wood or oil, to produce steam in a boiler, which drives the steam engine...
at the California Western Railroad
California Western Railroad
The California Western Railroad , popularly called the Skunk Train, is a heritage railroad in Mendocino County, California, running from the railroad's headquarters in the coastal town of Fort Bragg, and the interchange with the Northwestern Pacific Railroad at Willits.The CWR runs steam and...
. The locomotive was built for a lumber company in 1924, and instead of being retired in 1964, was sold to the California Western Railroad
California Western Railroad
The California Western Railroad , popularly called the Skunk Train, is a heritage railroad in Mendocino County, California, running from the railroad's headquarters in the coastal town of Fort Bragg, and the interchange with the Northwestern Pacific Railroad at Willits.The CWR runs steam and...
for tourist excursion service.
In 1984, the locomotive was renumbered 44 for a role in Racing with the Moon
Racing with the Moon
Racing with the Moon is a 1984 dramatic film starring Sean Penn, Elizabeth McGovern, and Nicolas Cage. It was directed by Richard Benjamin and written by Steven Kloves. The original music score was composed by Dave Grusin.-Synopsis:...
. The number was not replaced for some months.
In 2001, the locomotive was taken out of service for an overhaul. The locomotive was back at work in May 2004, and usually only runs on weekends in the summer.