Alberni Pacific 2

Alberni Pacific 2
Type and origin
Power typeSteam
BuilderLima Locomotive Works
Serial number2548
Build dateJune 28, 1912
Total produced1
RebuilderRobert Swanson
Rebuild date1980-1984
Specifications
Configuration:
 • Whyte0-4-4-0RT
 • AARB-B
 • UICB′B′ n3t
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
Driver dia.29.5 in (0.749 m)
Wheel diameter29 in (0.737 m)
Adhesive weight29.5 lb (13.4 kg)
Loco weight84.000 lb (38.102 kg)
Fuel capacity1.5 Cords / 2 Tons
Water cap.1,560 gal
Boiler pressure180 psi (1.24 MPa)
Cylinder size10 in × 12 in (250 mm × 300 mm)
Performance figures
Maximum speed17.1 km/h (11 mph)
Tractive effort16.900 lbf (0.08 kN)
Factor of adh.4.79
Career
NumbersWeist Logging Co. 1
US Army 7089
Alberni Pacific 2
MacMillian Bloedel 2
Retired1950
RestoredAugust 1984
DispositionStatic 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.