Whiskey River RR 2-8-8-4 No. None
Cleveland, Ohio, United States 		Location: Unknown
Status: Stored
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Posted: Mar 2, 2026 @ 04:03:28 by Nicholas Davey
Here is the detailed information for the No. 3620 locomotive: Category Details No. 3620 Class Custom (Miniature Yellowstone-type) F.M. Whyte 2-8-8-4 Articulated Gauge 14½" (unique miniature gauge) Railroad Line Whiskey River Railway Location Private Railroad (France) Status Operational; scheduled for display at the Retro Express from March 27 to September 20, 2026 Builder Info Ralph McAllister, 1970s Notes Originally located in Boulder, CO, then moved to Little Amerrika in Marshall, WI. A previous attempt was made to regauge it to 16", but it was eventually sold to a private owner in France after 2015. Background Information Design Influence: The locomotive is a scale representation of the massive "Yellowstone" engines first utilized by the Northern Pacific Railway to haul heavy loads near Yellowstone National Park. Engineering Feat: In its full-scale prototype form (like the DM&IR M-3/M-4), the 2-8-8-4 was among the most powerful steam locomotives ever built, often rivaling the famous Union Pacific Big Boy in tractive effort. Builder’s Legacy: Ralph McAllister was a renowned figure in the "live steam" community, and this 14½" gauge engine is considered a unique masterpiece of miniature engineering. Steam Locomotive dot Com Steam Locomotive dot Com +4 Would you like more details on the Retro Express event where this locomotive will be displayed in 2026?
Posted: Oct 28, 2025 @ 12:10:09 by Nicholas Davey
the miniature 2-8-8-4 steam locomotive, formerly of the Whiskey River Railway was sold to a private owner in France in 2007, and as of a 2020 social media post, it was reported to be operational on a private railroad
Posted: Oct 8, 2025 @ 13:10:25 by p51
reportedly sold somewhere in France
Posted: Aug 27, 2022 @ 06:08:43 by Doug Bailey
Reportedly being regauged to 16"
Posted: Mar 3, 2007 @ 17:03:01 by Brian
This locomotive is a 2-8-8-4 NOT a 2-8-8-2.  As of March 3, 2007 it is for sale on www.discoverlivesteam.com for $100,000.  It looks as if it is a Rio Grande prototype from some of the pictures on Discover Live Steam.