Saginaw Timber Co. 2-8-2 No. 2
Garibaldi, Oregon, United States 		Location: Oregon Rail Heritage Center
Status: Operational
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Posted: Dec 23, 2023 @ 07:12:14 by Yousef Alomani
The overhaul is finished and #2 is operational now. So, change the status to Operational.
Posted: Jan 30, 2023 @ 16:01:43 by Derek Johnson
Locomotive will be headed to Lebanon sometime this year
Posted: Aug 9, 2019 @ 09:08:42 by
Please change location to Oregon Coast Scrnic Railroad. She is home in Oregon.
Posted: Apr 3, 2018 @ 17:04:23 by
location should be changed to Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad.
Posted: Jan 2, 2018 @ 13:01:57 by
Sadly, this locomotive has officially left MCRM and is headed for the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad. Agreement couldnt be in place. Shame.
Posted: Jul 28, 2015 @ 24:07:13 by Chris Little
The locomotive has come along way in order to get into operation. As of this writing they fired it up last weekend and this weekend when I went they were putting the pistons/side rods back on. The FRA inspection is next month and should it pass it will most likely run this fall during a special event. The person I talked with though said nothing is official yet.
Posted: Oct 11, 2014 @ 17:10:43 by Nicholas Medovich
The locomotive has been fired up again since 2000!! Howver, there were issues with the atomizer to convvert the air into steam. But it should operate by 2015
Posted: Feb 1, 2014 @ 17:02:21 by
The engine is nearing successful completion as the new oil tank will be put back on the tender frame as well as the injectors and other valve work.
Posted: Oct 17, 2013 @ 14:10:34 by
The boiler is back on the frame and is ready To be insulated and jacketed along with assembly Of the cab and tender
Posted: Jul 27, 2012 @ 11:07:09 by Nicholas Medovich
A new foundation of over a half million dollars may go into restoring this beautiful mikado to operation
Posted: Apr 13, 2011 @ 08:04:09 by Nicholas Medovich
Unfortunatly, There is a LOT more work to be finished. Work includes running gear, frame and a brand new tender. August of 2011 to Jan of 2012 might be the year steam returns to N Freedom.
Posted: Aug 21, 2010 @ 19:08:48 by Nick
I talked to the manager saying she will have her hydro-tested in late December or early January and will hopefully be running in July of 2011.
Posted: Apr 23, 2007 @ 14:04:31 by Jason
Status still needs to be changed to "Restoration."
Posted: May 4, 2006 @ 09:05:33 by Tim

Last Operating during Snow Train 2000, Saginaw Timber / Polson Logging # 2 is on the list of the top three locomotives that are being restored to operation on Mid Continent's roster. I believe that it is the second in line. Status should be changed to "Restoration."

More information regarding work that needs to be completed on # 2 and what has been accomplished may be found on Mid Continent's website. Here is the URL to Mid Continent's Steam Status page:  http://www.1385.org/steamstatus2.html

Recently, #2's boiler was sent to Milwaukee Boiler for "further inspection and repairs." A March 14, 2006 article in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel told that indeed, # 2's boiler is being restored. Here is the URL to the article:
"Metal Shop withstands test of time"
http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=408202

Posted: May 18, 2004 @ 24:05:17 by Chris Elpatric
This locomotive is near operational.  Her overhaul needs a little bit more work and she will be back in service.  She is to return to service in the summer earlyest and the end of the year latest.
Posted: Sep 9, 2002 @ 18:09:54 by Jeff Terry
Status should be changed to "Stored, Dismantled"