West Side Flume & Lumber Co. Heisler - 2 truck No. 3 'Tuolumne'
Felton, CA, United States 		Location: Roaring Camp & Big Trees
Status: Operational
Posted: Nov 13, 2024 @ 15:11:36 by P51
Named "Tuolumne"
Posted: Jan 25, 2021 @ 12:01:51 by Luke
original hooter whistle has been fixed
Posted: Nov 30, 2006 @ 09:11:43 by Andrew Durden
When I visited RRBT in November 2006 the Heisler had just been fired up a few weeks before.  Apparently a few minor kinks were being worked out.  And yes, she was still an oil burner. 
Posted: May 24, 2005 @ 19:05:24 by Ed Kelley
The 2 doesn't need a Form 4 (aka 15 year/1472 day) because the Roaring Camp & Big Trees isn't under the jurisdiction of the FRA! The crew recently gave the locomotive some significant running gear work over the Winter of 2005.
Posted: Jul 21, 2004 @ 19:07:52 by Chris Lindsey Elpatic
What I mean by the 15 year overhaul is that every 15 years a locomotive needs an extensive overhaul.  The 15 yeay overhaul is happeningto a lot of locomotives like SP #2472, #2353, and NCTM #604.  Jeff was right about this locomotive being out of service for nearly 2 years.  I saw this locomotive in the middle of her overhaul, both her trucks were taken out, the driveline shaft was removed, her boiler had her tubes removed, her boiler jacket was unrolled, the cylinders had the pistons taken out, and her smokebox was being prepared for removal.  The locomotive was taken out of service in April 2002 and returned to service in March of 2003.  Since then this locomotive has operated as the lead engine until this summer of 2004.
Posted: May 16, 2004 @ 24:05:58 by Jeff Badger

I don't know where Chris gets his information, but the # 2 is still an oil burner and has always weighed in around 38 tons regardless of new smokebox or driveline.  The most recent overhaul kept it out of service for almost 2 years not 15.

At least Chris has the build date correct...

Posted: Jan 24, 2004 @ 19:01:07 by Chris Elpatric
As of April 2003 there has been several changes to this locomotive after its fifteen year overhaul.  It has gained 2000 pounds due to a new smoke, new cab, a new drive shaft, and new wheels this locomotive now wheighs 38 tons (76,000 lbs).  The locomotive was converted to burning coal because it is less expensive and works better on a heisler locomotive.   
Posted: Oct 18, 2003 @ 21:10:48 by Chris Elpatric
This locomotive was actually built 12/1899 not 06/1900.