Drew Jacksich Wrote:
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> On Saturday, July 3rd, Sierra Railway #3 returned
> to service at Railtown 1897, in Jamestown, CA.
> The 1891 Rogers product has been out of service
> for several years and has undergone majoer
> repairs, the most significant being the
> installation of a new boiler.
>
> Saturday morning, it broke thru a paper banner in
> front of the Jamestown freigh house under a shower
> of water (that did wonders for photos--note the
> "spots") from the Columbia and Sonora VFD's and
> their hand pumper fire wagons. Afterward, it ran a
> number of excuersions down to Wood's Creek and
> back, alternating with Shay #2.
>
> At this point, I can't help but wonder how much of
> the original locomotive still exists.
>
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Well The Frame is original, The Cab was replaced years ago, The Wheels are very old. But there was lots of parts changed over the years even when number 3 came to Oakdale/Jamestown.