Lake Superior & Ishpeming RR 2-8-0 No. 18
Boyertown, PA, United States 		Location: Colebrookdale Railroad
Status: Restoration
Posted: Jan 21, 2025 @ 21:01:32 by William Hempel
Just wondering if you have any information about Locomotive #10. My mother told me that was my grandfather Tim Messier’s when he worked for the LS&I. He retired after 50 plus years at the end of 1948.
Posted: Jul 10, 2021 @ 12:07:55 by Keiji Muramoto
On Wednesday, June 30th, 2021, ex-Lake Superior & Ishpeming 2-8-0 No. 18 arrived at her new home, the Colebrookdale Railroad in Boyertown, Pennsylvania, via flatbed truck.
Posted: Mar 27, 2021 @ 16:03:54 by Keiji Muramoto
As of March 27th, 2021, Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railway No. 18 has been sold to the Maguire Family Foundation, which will bring No. 18 to her new home, the Colebrookdale Railroad in Boyertown, Pennsylvania.
Posted: Jul 31, 2020 @ 18:07:08 by
I believe 18 has been sold. I’m not sure where her new home is
Posted: Dec 3, 2018 @ 12:12:33 by James F.
LS&I 18 is currently out of service being stored in the SLRG steam shop. SLRG has not had a steam program since September 2013. Status should become "stored servicable".
Posted: Jul 17, 2009 @ 18:07:32 by Jim Plant
AlCO steam locomotive #18 is alive and well running for the Rio Grand Scenic Railroad out of Alamosa,Co.
Posted: May 31, 2009 @ 21:05:38 by sawyer
This engine is now in colorado, operating out of Alamosa on the San Luis and Rio Grande.
Posted: Apr 13, 2008 @ 13:04:47 by JT Kittredge
the 18 will be renumbered and relettered to a rio grande numer at the san luis and rio grande for a trains unlimited charter. it will likely stay in that appearance.
Posted: Nov 18, 2007 @ 08:11:48 by Mark H.
Engines #18 and #20 were sold to the San Luis & Rio Grande Railway / Rio Grande Scenic Railroad in Alamosa, CO in early November. The two WERE at Mount Hood, but they ceased steam operations on August 31, and the two were again put back up for sale. When the steam engines will be moved to Alamosa is unknown.
Posted: Apr 14, 2007 @ 24:04:11 by Jeremiah Lietke

Ralfans in The Pacific Northwest, I have good news!  Grand Caynon Railway's #18 is coming to the Mt. Hood Sienic Railroad starting in July. For information go to www.mthoodrr.com/excursion.html.

Posted: Jun 15, 2006 @ 13:06:16 by Daniel Lindfors
Actually, according to different people/sites, #18 is NOT operational and needing boiler repairs. Please change the status of the locomotive to Stored. Thanks.
Posted: Mar 1, 2006 @ 19:03:48 by George S.
The "Alco-Pittsburgh Construction Number List" indicates that Construction Numbers 46939 through 46943, Road Numbers 9 through 13, were shipped to "Lake Superior & Ishpeming" during February of 1910. All of the units were 2-8-0's with a "Specified" total weight of 174,000 pounds (This is not necessarily the "Actual" total weight).
Posted: Aug 24, 2005 @ 20:08:39 by Chris Kovacs

I used to watch "Shining Time Station" when I was a kid. #18 was featured with a 4-5 car train in the episode "Tis A Gift". 

She didn't have the electrical connection to her bell, and she had a Banner over the "Grand Canyon" lettering.

Posted: Apr 20, 2005 @ 12:04:59 by Kyle Jonathan Chang
This engine is going be rebuilt from stractch.
Posted: Apr 20, 2005 @ 12:04:59 by Kyle Jonathan Chang
This engine is going be rebuilt from stractch.
Posted: Sep 22, 2004 @ 20:09:26 by Gravy
when I visited the RR's Williams Depot it was being displayed but it looked in immaculate condition, so it's probably still operable.
Posted: Sep 2, 2004 @ 23:09:09 by Daniel
The locomotive belong to the GCRy still but is being displayed but runs occasionally and on special occasions
Posted: Jul 5, 2004 @ 09:07:31 by craig
#18 is one of the 2-8-0s on the roster. It was restored in 1989. In 1991 #18 was on the opening and closeing of the movie Shinning Time Station tis a give. #18 is one of the most active steam locomotives in the u.s.a.