The California State Railroad Museum is a museum in the California State Parks system that interprets the role of railroads in the Western U.S. It is located in Old Sacramento State Historic Park at 1
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Virginia & Truckee RR 13, "Empire," (before restoration). Its last owner was the Pacific Portland Cement Company in Gerlach, NV, in the 20th century.
Virginia & Truckee 13, "Empire," (after restoration), at the California State Railroad Museum. Its restoration includes numerous design elements from the engine's early years in the 1800s.
Virginia & Truckee RR 12, "Genoa," in its 20th-century configuration (e.g., straight stack, round headlight, etc.), before restoration.
Southern Pacific 4294
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Southern Pacific 4294 is a preserved AC-12 class 4-8-8-2 cab-forward–type steam locomotive that was owned and operated by the Southern Pacific Railroad. It was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in
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…Locomotive Association in 1999, a 4-6-2 type built by Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1921. On 10-year loan from PLA pending FRA-mandated boiler work. Southern Pacific 4294 – Cosmetically restored, a 4-8-8-2 built by Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1944. Sole surviving "Cab-Forward" locomotive. Union Pacific 4466 – Displayed…
SP No. 4294 on static display at the California State Railroad Museum in 2024