Silver Creek and Stephenson Equipment Roster

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Locomotives

Locomotive No. 2

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Builder: Heisler Locomotive Works, Erie, PA
Builders Number: 1260
Built: 1912
Acquired by SC and S: 1982
Power: Coal fired steam
Drive: Geared
Drivers: 33 inches

Further Information:

The locomotive was first owned by the Louise Lumber Co. in Hawkes, MS as Locomotive number 2.

In 1916, the same owners used it at Poplarville Saw Mill Co.,Poplarville, MS.

After that, it was owned by Lamb-Fish Lumber Co., Charleston, MS. In 1923 Turner-Farber-Love Co. in Charleston, MS acquired it. In 1928 it went to Santee River Hardwood Co., St. Stephens, SC as Number 7.

From 1962 to 1974, it ran on the Maggie Valley Railroad in Maggie Valley, SC where it once again wore the number 2. Then, it was sold to the Whitewater Valley Railroad, Connersville, IN.

The Stephenson County Antique Engine Club purchased the locomotive in 1982 and stored it at the Stephenson County Fairgrounds until 1986. By 1986, the club had built the Silver Creek and Stephenson Railroad and the engine was back in service.

Locomotive Number 3

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Builder: Plymouth Locomotive Works, Plymouth, OH
Built: 1938
Power: Gasoline
Drive: Mechanical
Horsepower: 60
Weight: 12 tons

Further Information:

Locomotive 3 was donated by Rockford Blacktop in Rockford Illinois.

Locomotive Number 5

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Builder: Brookville Locomotive Works, Brookville, PA
Built: 1945
Power: Gasoline to start, then diesel to run
Drive: Mechanical
Horsepower: 150
Weight: 14 Tons

Locomotive Number 7

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Builder: Davenport Locomotive Works, Davenport, IA
Built: 1954
Acquired by SC and S: 2005
Power: Diesel
Drive: Mechanical (with torque converter)
Weight: 44 tons

Further Information:

Locomotive number 7 was donated by the Cemex Cement company in Dixon, Illinois.

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Cabooses

Caboose 14264

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Original Railroad: Hannibal and St. Joe RR
Built: 1889

Further Information:

Caboose 14264 is the oldest operating caboose in the state of Illinois, having been built in 1889 for the Hannibal and St. Joe Railroad. It has a steel underframe and wooden body. The beams in its trucks are also wood, making it the smoothest riding car on the Silver Creek and Stephenson. Wood absorbs shock better than steel.