Western Coal & Coke Co. 4-6-0 No. 1
North Freedom, WI, United States 		Location: Mid-Continent Railway Historical Society
Status: Restoration
Posted: Apr 7, 2022 @ 12:04:45 by Matthew Gardner
I have come to learn that this engine has had its entire firebox condemned except for the rear tube sheet which was just installed. The people whom were working on this engine are now working on the 1385.
Posted: Mar 13, 2021 @ 13:03:10 by Chris Little
Restoration work has resumed after over a decade of being stalled. It is hoped to have her operational at the earliest in five years.
Posted: Aug 30, 2011 @ 10:08:54 by
Just got word that 1 needs a brand new welded firebox before operation
Posted: Jun 11, 2009 @ 11:06:41 by Nick
It is hoped that Western Coal & COke # 1 can operate in about a month or two. Status should be changed to Hydro Tested
Posted: May 20, 2007 @ 20:05:23 by Casey
Western Coal and Coke #1 last operated in 1994, after serving as Mid-Continent Railway's primary duty engine throughout the '70's, '80's and early '90's.  It is hoped that the engine can be brought back to operating condition by 2008, although this is far from certain.  More can be read about this locomotive at http://www.midcontinent.org/collectn/steam/wcc1.html
Posted: Jan 11, 2007 @ 05:01:59 by Jason

WC&C #1 is presently out of service, and receiving a rebuild by Mid-Continent's shop forces, including major repairs to the boiler shell and running gear.  Two other locomotives are also currently undergoing restoration to operating order at Mid-Continent; C&NW #1385 and Polson Logging Co. #2.  WC&C #1 is slated to be the first locomotive of the three to return to operating condition.

Posted: Sep 9, 2002 @ 18:09:11 by Jeff Terry

Status should be changed to "Restoration"