Built in 1888, this locomotive is one of the most travelled. She began life as the #9, and spent her first two years with the Denver, Texas, and Fort Worth Railroad. She became the #8 when Dardanelle & Russellville Railroad in Arkansas purchased her in 1907. Then Hollywood called, and she began a long career of movies and television. Twentieth Century Fox eventually purchased her, and there she remained for 27 years. She was restored to operating conditon by Short Line Enterprises when they purchased her in 1972, and continued her movie and television career. She then served briefly for the Virginia and Truckee in Virginia City where she was known as the "28", and took tourists for excursions. From there it was the Sierra Railroad, where she was given back her #8. In 1981, she was one of many operating steamers that helped to celebrate the opening of the California State Railroad Museum in Sacramento. She continued with Sierra Railroad until the Nevada State Railroad Museum acquired her in 1988, where she has been ever since. There she can be seen in service most weekends spring to fall, taking passengers on short excursions.
