Technical Data
| Builder | GM EMD, La Grange, IL |
|---|---|
| Number | 8973 |
| Date | January 1950 |
| Type | F7 |
| Wheel Arrangement | B-B |
| Power | Diesel-Electric |
| Gross Weight | 119 tons |
| Horsepower | 1500 |
History
- Built new as Western Pacific Railroad No. 918D
- Renumbered by WP to No. 918, October 1980
- Retired March 1981 due to electrical fire
- Donated to the PLA by the Western Pacific, June 1982
- Restored to operation, 1982-1986
- Undergoing restoration, Oakland, CA, 2002-2005
- Moved to Niles Canyon June 2005
- In Operation July 2005 on NCRY
