Alberni Pacific 2

Alberni Pacific 2
Type and origin Power type Steam Builder Lima Locomotive Works Serial number 2548 Build date June 28, 1912 Total produced 1 Rebuilder Robert Swanson Rebuild date 1980-1984
Specifications Configuration: ​  • Whyte 0-4-4-0RT  • AAR B-B  • UIC B'B' n3t Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) Driver dia. 29.5 in (0.749 m) Wheel diameter 29 in (0.737 m) Adhesive weight 29.5 lb (13.4 kg) Loco weight 84.000 lb (38.102 kg) Fuel capacity 1.5 Cords / 2 Tons Water cap. 1,560 gal Boiler pressure 180 psi (1.24 MPa) Cylinder size 10 in × 12 in (250 mm × 300 mm)
Performance figures Maximum speed 17.1 km/h (11 mph) Tractive effort 16.900 lbf (0.08 kN) Factor of adh. 4.79
Career Numbers Weist Logging Co. 1 US Army 7089 Alberni Pacific 2 MacMillian Bloedel 2 Retired 1950 Restored August 1984 Disposition Static Display

Alberni Pacific No. 2 is a Class B Shay locomotive built on June 28, 1912, by the Lima Locomotive Works originally as Weist Logging Co. 1. In 1918, the locomotive was sold to the Alberni Pacific Lumber Company at Franklin River British Columbia as US Army 7089. Between 1936 and 1952 the locomotive operated as Alberni Pacific #2 in the Ash River Valley. In 1950, the engine was retired and a few years after that, the locomotive was donated to the City of Alberni in 1952. The locomotive was donated to a park and stood there on display until 1978. In 1980, Robert Swanson decided to restore the locomotive into operating condition, and the locomotive returned to service in August 1984. In 1986, the locomotive went to Vancouver, British Columbia to participate on the SteamExpo 86. In 1994, the locomotive made its last run. As of 2024 the locomotive is on static display with no plans of it being operation again.

History

Revenue service (1912-1950)

No. 2 was built by Lima Locomotive Works originally as Weist Logging Co. No. 1. In 1918 the locomotive was sold to the Alberni Pacific Lumber Company at Franklin River, British Columbia as "US Army No. 7089". Between 1936 and 1952 the locomotive operated as "Alberni Pacific No. 2" in the Ash River Valley. In 1950, the engine was retired. And in 1952, the locomotive was donated to the City of Alberni, a small park at the corner of Third and Redford Streets until 1978.

Excursion service (1984-1994)

Alberni 2-1

In 1980, Robert Swanson decided to restore the locomotive into operating condition, and the locomotive returned to service on 1984. In May 1986, the engine participated at SteamExpo 86 in Vancouver, British Columbia. On 1994 the locomotive made its last run. As of 2024, the locomotive is out of service on static display and there are no plans on ever bringing it back to operation.