Yes, it is the same #19 that was on the McCloud River, then to Yreka Western, and the OP&E where it was the "star" of Emporer of the North, then back to Yreka. IIRC, it was originally built for a Mexican company and was nicknamed "Pancho" on the McCloud River.

This whole thing about moving to WURR is suspect. They have apparently failed at Yreka despite the tourist traffic on I-5, and WURR is more isolated. Most of WURR's track has been designated as excepted track when they were storing centerbeams. Passenger trains cannot operate between Minam and joseph until the track is changed back to Class 1, which means notifying the FRA so they can review it. Due to a lak of funds, only minimum track maintenance has been done for the last few years since WURR has never been profitable.

I am still hearing there are either ownership or lien issues with the #19. THis is going to require a substantial investment to move at least the #19 to Elgin. There are absolutely no shop facilities, which make maintaining and securing a steam loco difficult. They are also claiming to want to operate all 63 miles, and historically the tourist trains have had just a few thousand passengers.

Assuming they are actually successful in getting the #19 to Elgin and run trains with it, I suggest anyone interested not put off riding behind it. It will not last long - the economics are simply not there for it to continue.

The next question is - who are the actual principles involved? Besides COurt Hammond, Gary Hunter and associates were involved in the intial proposal. Is this another non-profit like Rocky Mountain Mining Museum?

Maybe the sale of the depot and shops at Yreka is to pay for their move? If so, why was #19 offered for sale?