Excursion director Henry Luna taking the seat and assisting fireman Martin Hansen in getting #25 successfully up the hill on her last trip. The little prairie type engine was carrying a heavy load... (more)
Remarks: With engineer Malen Johnson at the throttle and McCloud owner Jeff Forbis on the rear steps, #38 is being used to switch cars to be used on a scheduled steam locomotive that day. Air brak... (more)
McCloud River Railroad #25 takes on water at McCloud before heading up "The Hill". This was the 25's most likely last trip before she is sold. For a little locomotive, she had big stack talk!