Reading Co. 0-4-0 No. 1187
Sugarcreek, OH, United States
Location: Age of Steam Roundhouse
Status: Cosmetic Restoration
Posted: Aug 7, 2020 @ 10:08:20 by Jack Barker
1187 is going to live at the Age of Steam Roundhouse. Location Change: Sugarcreek, Ohio
Posted: Jul 16, 2020 @ 08:07:33 by HyperTails12
was recently sold to the Age of Steam Roundhouse
Posted: Dec 11, 2014 @ 15:12:20 by
still stored awaiting the return of 31 and 39
Posted: Jul 21, 2011 @ 21:07:44 by edcon1981
1187 is owned by Strasburg RR. It is undergoing (a slow) restoration to operational status. SRR considers this a "fair weather" project.
Posted: Jan 16, 2009 @ 23:01:42 by PK
1187 was the last operating Camelback steamer in the US.
Posted: Feb 15, 2006 @ 10:02:39 by Joshua
1187 should get shop time this year. Then we should know whether it will be restored for operation.
Posted: Jan 19, 2005 @ 24:01:31 by Brian
Update: 4 is in the strasburg shops being disassembled after recently having its abestos removed.  No word yet on its progress.
Posted: Feb 2, 2004 @ 24:02:20 by Brian O
As of now this locomotive hasn't felt steam in her boiler in almost 34 years.  Lets hope she still remembers what its like.
Posted: Jan 17, 2004 @ 17:01:54 by Michael Huhn
Update on 1187's condition! It now is in front of the SRC(strasburg Railroad)'s shops awaiting her turn in the restoration shop. Could possibly replace diesel switcher 44-tonner #33