California-Western RR 2-8-2 No. 45
Fort Bragg, CA, United States 		Location: California Western Railroad (Skunk Train)
Status: Overhaul
Posted: Sep 10, 2021 @ 22:09:27 by Dake Jierking
this engine is not currently operational, it has been out of service since 2015, the CWR is currently looking for somebody to rebuild the boiler
Posted: Feb 13, 2014 @ 05:02:21 by Jacob Woods
#45 is back in reddish paint with a dark grey smoke box and without the yellow smokebox handle. 2014 is her 90th anniversary and 50th year on the CWRR. This year she is set to run Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturady in the summer. They have put a metal sheet behind her whistle so it sounds different now. Personally I liked the old throaty sound, where as now it sounds more gruff and short, except sometimes when the boilers is lower on water and the whistle blasted for a good period of time. Long live #45
Posted: Jan 12, 2007 @ 23:01:26 by Mark Speer IV
#45 is in excellent condition, now in black boiler paint, and makes regular runs between Fort Bragg and Northspur.  At one time, it made a special trip between Willits and Fort Bragg.  For more info about train rides, see www.skunktrain.com. Locomotive is must see for any California railfan.
Posted: Jun 16, 2006 @ 07:06:40 by Daniel Lindfors

Chris' note about #45 & the C-WRR is completly WRONG!!!!!!! The California Western is still an active railroad and the #45 is very much alive.

Also, if you upgrade your ticket to it, you can ride in the cab of the #45!!!

Posted: Nov 26, 2005 @ 12:11:55 by
#45 Was Built By The Baldwin Locomotive Works Of The Eddystone, Pennsylvania Factory In 1924 Is A 2-8-2 Mikado Now At Fort Bragg, Califonia
Posted: Mar 23, 2004 @ 24:03:49 by Michael Ledingham
The California Western was purchased by the Sierra Northern after filing for bankruptcy.  Trains are still running on the "Redwood Route," but not as often as before.  "Old 45" is still operational and doing runs between Fort Bragg and Northspur in the summer.
Posted: Dec 30, 2003 @ 14:12:49 by Chris Elpatric
The status of this locomotive is unknown because the Skunk Train shut down in September of 2003 and there is no information of where the locomotives new home will be.  It might go to the Willits Museum but there is no information of what the fate of this locomotive will happen.