Southern Pacific 8

NCO 8
Type and origin Power type Steam Builder Baldwin Locomotive Works Serial number 31445 Model 10-26 D 217 Build date 1907
Specifications Configuration: ​  • Whyte 4-6-0  • UIC 2′C Gauge 3 ft (914 mm) Driver dia. 44 in (1.118 m) Loco weight 81,000 pounds (37 t) Boiler pressure 180 lbf/in2 (1.24 MPa) Cylinder size 16 in × 20 in (406 mm × 508 mm)
Performance figures Tractive effort 15,580 lbf (69.30 kN)
Career Operators Nevada–California–Oregon Railway Southern Pacific Company Numbers NCO 4 (8 from 1909) SP 8 Retired 1955 Disposition Display: Sparks, Nevada

Southern Pacific #8 is a 4-6-0 narrow-gauge steam locomotive, built by Baldwin Locomotive Works in August 1907.

It was originally built for the Nevada–California–Oregon Railway as their #4, and was later renumbered as #8. It was sold to Southern Pacific in 1929 and spent the rest of its career hauling passengers and freight along Southern Pacific's Keeler Branch. The locomotive, along with sisters #9 and #18 were nicknamed "The Desert Princesses", having served the desert areas of Nevada and California.

In 1954, an EMD 50 Ton diesel locomotive was purchased, relegating steam power on the Southern Pacific's narrow-gauge line to backup duty. Locomotive #8 was retired in 1955 after 48 years of service and donated to the State of Nevada. It is now preserved and on display in Lillard Park at Sparks, Nevada.

See also

• Southern Pacific 9
• Southern Pacific 18

External links

• Nevada State Railroad Museum
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