Rollin', Rollin', Rollin'... (maybe).
Southern Pacific Engine No9 Renovation Project
We are renovating Slim Princess No9 including paint, smoke box repair, and: --hold on to your socks-- a boiler test. You read that right, we are exploring the possibility of restoring engine No9 to live steam operations!
Exciting, right? To get this far we need your help to meet a fundraising goal of $50,000.
Please show your support today.
Laws Railroad Museum and Historical Site has started the process of the restoration of locomotive No. 9. This Baldwin 10-wheeler has been a static outdoor exhibit at the museum since 1960.
This past Summer, a small team of Laws volunteers carefully removed and tagged all the equipment and appurtenances surrounding the boiler jacket. The boiler jacket and historical lagging were then removed by a licensed, experienced contractor. The assessment process will include an examination of all components and systems of this historic locomotive as well as a determination of the condition of the boiler.
Whether #9 is stabilized to resume static display status at the museum or is made operational remains to be seen. Either way, this undertaking will be a multi-year effort, requiring public support: donations, and volunteer fundraising and labor hours. We are excited to undertake this challenge and privileged to become a part of the history of this 1909 locomotive.
This undertaking will be a multi-year effort. Donations of all sizes are welcome and much appreciated. Please contact Laws Railroad Museum and Historical Site and let us know how you can help.
Donations can be Mailed In, or made online by using the "Donate" button below.
Please note SP#9 when donating online to be sure your donation goes down the right track.
Thank you!