Argent Lumber Company 2-6-0 No. 2
Mt. Pleasant, IA, United States 		Location: Midwest Central RR
Status: Restoration
Posted: Feb 6, 2015 @ 15:02:27 by anonymous
Original pressure was 160 not 150. Also with tires, wheels are 38", not 36". Original for New Berlin and Winfield in august 1906, first fire up (at BLW) was 8/23/1906. Sold to Argent Lumber in 1916.
Posted: Feb 6, 2015 @ 15:02:16 by anonymous
Original pressure was 160 not 150. Also with tires, wheels are 38", not 36". Original for New Berlin and Winfield in august 1906, first fire up (at BLW) was 8/23/1906. Sold to Argent Lumber in 1916.
Posted: Apr 9, 2014 @ 12:04:23 by Ryan
Tender is now in the shop
Posted: Nov 6, 2013 @ 09:11:16 by Ryan
The 2 is going to run on oil, I heard now the boiler is supposed to be back by 2014 reunion, Ryan Johnson MCRR volunteer
Posted: Oct 9, 2013 @ 13:10:43 by Ryan
The boiler was planned to be back this year by Old Threshers, but I have no idea when it is supposed to be back, check out mcrr.org for some more info.
Posted: May 28, 2006 @ 21:05:58 by Michael

The frame and cylinder saddle have been sandblasted and assembly has been started. Both frame rails are jointed together and it is ready for the saddle to be mounted.

Mike

Posted: May 1, 2005 @ 21:05:36 by Michael

This engine went out of service in 1988 and is scheduled for restoration within the next two years it was pulled out of service as an oil burner

Mike