Campbell Limestone Co. Heisler - 2 truck No. 9
Duluth, GA, United States
Location: Southeastern RY Museum
Status: Display
Posted: Jul 18, 2023 @ 10:07:40 by Matthew Gardner
I spoke with a volunteer of the museum online, and he says this engine has operated on three occasions since arriving at the museum. Last one was in 1984. By that point, the boiler was worn down to having to operate at only 125 psi.
Posted: Mar 27, 2012 @ 20:03:22 by jon bolding
NO.9 was rebuilt by my GRANDFATHER W MELVIN BOLDING of LIBERTY SC IN 1961 AND 1962. MY GRANDFATHER WAS THE ASST SUPERINTENDENT AND MASTER MECHANIC FOT THE CAMPBELL LIMESTONE CO. FROM 1933 TILL 1968 WHEN VULCAN MATERIALS PURCHASED THE BEVERLY QUARRY. I AM THE ONLY REMAING PERSON FROM THE CAMPBELL LIMESTONE DAYS THAT RAN AND FIRED THE ENGINE. RS CAMPBELL AND HIS WIFE BETSY WERE PERSONAL FRIENDS OF MINE. I HAVE ALOT OF PHOTOS AND VIDEOS FROM THOSE DAYS. I AM A EXPERT ON NO.9 AND CAN TELL ANYONE ANY INFORMATION THEY WOULD LIKE TO KNOW. I GREW UP WITH THAT ENGINE AND ITS ALMOST LIKE A PART OF MY FAMILY. THANKS ALOT JONATHAN T BOLDING
Posted: Feb 13, 2005 @ 20:02:54 by Jason Greene
No. 9 has been repainted into its Campbell Limestone green paint scheme. She looks great.