Eureka & Palisade No 4 - built in 1875. I understand that it is still operable on insular railroads within Nevada under state boiler regulations.
The B&O Museum in Baltimore may have some. Also, the Tweetsie has one built in 1917, which makes 2016 its 100th year. Taveres, Eustis & Gulf No. 2: 1907 Baldwin 2-6-0 steam locomotive. Only operational standard gauge steam locomotive in Florida and the oldest operational steam locomotive in the state of any gauge.
WindupGuy posted:Eureka & Palisade No 4 - built in 1875. I understand that it is still operable on insular railroads within Nevada under state boiler regulations.
Good pick, I hadn't remembered that one although I saw it on display at the California State Railroad Museum in 1991. Some years ago it ran a special tour on the Durango and Silverton Railroad.
I suspect there are several more operational steamers out there over 100 years old ... please post pics and info
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Cumbres and Toltec no. 463. Built in 1903 as DRGW 463. Owned by Gene Autry 1955-1972. Restored and put into service 1994. Out of service awaiting rebuild 2002. Restored to service 2013.
Where are these?
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OK, it's not a big locomotive, but I've got a 1907 12" gauge 4-4-0 in the shop that I am restoring for a friend. Kind of neat to be working on something that is over a century old. I guess I need to take some more recent pictures, since the running gear is almost ready to run on air. Hope to have it in steam in a year or so. Here is a not-so-recent picture:
Rods, pistons, crossheads, slide valves and valve gear have all been installed since I took this picture. Just ironing out some details on the linkage to the slide valves, and it should be ready to set the timing. Then I can get started on the boiler. It will run again... 
Once it is complete, it will be time to start working on an 1899 Cagney for myself, as well as do some boiler work on one of my other engines.
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Shay No, 5 at Cass built 1905 it has been there since day one .
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Sierra RR 4-6-0 #3, built 1891. It's been featured in many movies and TV shows, including Petticoat Junction and Back to the Future III.
The two 2-4-4 Forneys at Disneyland, No. 3, built in 1894, and No. 5, built in 1902.
The two D&RG C-19 2-8-0s at neighboring Knott's Berry Farm, both built in 1881.
The Mason Bogie at Greenfield Village in Dearborn, MI. I think the name is Torch Lake. It runs regularly. There are also 2 4-4-0s that I think are both over 100 years old that operate on the RR regularly. They bigger one, #9, is EX-DT&I and was Henry Ford's pet when he owned the DT&I.
WindupGuy posted:OK, it's not a big locomotive, but I've got a 1907 12" gauge 4-4-0 in the shop that I am restoring for a friend. Kind of neat to be working on something that is over a century old.
I hadn't even thought about miniature locomotives. The Wabash, Frisco and Pacific RR (Glencoe, MO) also has a 1907 12" gauge locomotive. The whole operation fell victim to this winter's Meramec River flood. I hope they can get their feet back under them.
Torch Lake mentioned a couple posts above, I believe is the oldest currently operable steam locomotive in the United States having been built in 1873. That makes her about 143 years old this year.
Detroit and Lima Northern #7 (also mentioned above) was built in 1897, which puts her at about 119 years old this year.
Our third locomotive, a little 4-4-0 built in the Ford Rouge plant locomotive shop was technically built in 1932, so she wouldn't technically qualify for being over 100 years old, however she was built from an 1850's Manchester 0-4-0 locomotive that Thomas Edison gave to Henry Ford.
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Anyone mentioned the William Mason yet?
El Classico posted:Anyone mentioned the William Mason yet?
It is currently out of service pending boiler repairs, and therefor not operational. When I was at the museum in May, I was told it would be restored cosmetically as they didn't have the money for the repairs. I'm not sure whether or not that has changed.
First I've heard. It was operational recently however.
El Classico posted:First I've heard. It was operational recently however.
I believe it's been out of operation for two or three years now.
Well whaddya know? Sometimes I can be wrong.
Here's an interesting one: Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington No. 9 ran last December for the first time in over 80 years. Built 1891, now with a new boiler.
I won !!!!! You guys want to keep talking about foreign countries.. How about Sierra Railroad # 3, a 4-6-0 built by Rogers in 1891. Still running at RailTown 1897 in Jamestown, Calif. This is also the same locomotive used on the TV series "Petticoat Junction".. Currently 125 years old and still going strong.
KRK
Every entry is a winner if it includes a photo and description, and preferably a link to additional supporting info.
It would be interesting to know which of these centenarians has had the most years of active service during their lifetime, and any other details about "distinguished services".
Another one: "City of Truro" is a 4-4-0 built in 1903 for Great Western Railway in England. Reputed to be the first steam locomotive to hit 100 mph - a claim that can be disputed, but "City of Truro" appears to have the best documentation. Part of the National Railway Museum collection based in York, England.
"City of Truro" was out of service 1931 - 1957, but has been operational otherwise. Last steamed in 2011 and currently awaiting rebuilding with no definite schedule for completion (because the "Flying Scotsman" rebuild took priority, for one thing).
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Strasburg has a few:
89 was built in 1910, so 106 years old
475 was built in 1906, so 110 years old
31 was built in 1908, so 108 years old (though who knows when she'll be back)
1 (Thomas) was built in 1917, so he's right there too.
If we're going abroad, don't forget the Talyllyn:
1 (Talyllyn) was built in 1864, so 152 years old
2 (Dolgoch) was built in 1866, so 150 years old
3 (Sir Hayden) was built in 1878, so 138 years old
In another post, Ed Mullan noted that Western Maryland #734 has just turned 100 years old this month! However, it was taken out of service for required inspections after the 2015 season, and it's not clear if or when it may be back in operation.
http://www.wmsr.com/static/332
Our steam locomotive, the Western Maryland #734, affectionately known as "Mountain Thunder", was taken out of regular service at the end of the 2015 season for the mandatory 1,472-day inspection. The inspection requires almost complete disassembly of the locomotive so that every nut and bolt can be checked. - See more at: http://www.wmsr.com/static/332#sthash.7r1V36eF.dpuf
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...land_Scenic_Railroad
Western Maryland #734, a 1916 Baldwin-built 2-8-0 steam locomotive painted in WM "fireball" livery with a different tender from its original. It was originally built for the LS&I as #34. The locomotive came to the line from the Illinois Railway Museum in 1991. After an extensive rebuild, it entered service in 1992; it has received several modifications over the years to give it more of a WM appearance. The 734 was retired indefinitely after the 2015 season to undergo the 1,472 service-day Federal Railroad Administration inspection.
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Ace posted:In another post, Ed Mullan noted that Western Maryland #734 has just turned 100 years old this month! However, it was taken out of service for required inspections after the 2015 season, and it's not clear if or when it may be back in operation.
http://www.wmsr.com/static/332
Our steam locomotive, the Western Maryland #734, affectionately known as "Mountain Thunder", was taken out of regular service at the end of the 2015 season for the mandatory 1,472-day inspection. The inspection requires almost complete disassembly of the locomotive so that every nut and bolt can be checked. - See more at: http://www.wmsr.com/static/332#sthash.7r1V36eF.dpuf
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...land_Scenic_Railroad
Western Maryland #734, a 1916 Baldwin-built 2-8-0 steam locomotive painted in WM "fireball" livery with a different tender from its original. It was originally built for the LS&I as #34. The locomotive came to the line from the Illinois Railway Museum in 1991. After an extensive rebuild, it entered service in 1992; it has received several modifications over the years to give it more of a WM appearance. The 734 was retired indefinitely after the 2015 season to undergo the 1,472 service-day Federal Railroad Administration inspection.
You seem to have missed something, the 734 still has done some "charter trips" in 2016, plus has another "charter trip" coming up, as I remember.
SantaFe158 posted:El Classico posted:Anyone mentioned the William Mason yet?
It is currently out of service pending boiler repairs, and therefor not operational. When I was at the museum in May, I was told it would be restored cosmetically as they didn't have the money for the repairs. I'm not sure whether or not that has changed.
I live about an hour from the B&O and visit somewhat regularly.
Mason's operating days are over unless an outside donor steps up. It has been found to need significant boiler and firebox (mainly a new crown sheet) repairs that the museum didn't expect nor afford. Also - the Mason can't pull a train so it is essentially a demo piece. Mason is being put back to together as time allows. Restoration focus right now is on the big B&O E unit that was in the car shop and heavily deteriorated. It is in the shop for an approx. 2 year restoration. Not to mention maintenance on operating equipment as well PLUS.......
.....the only B&O Museum steam engine that CAN pull a train, 0-4-0T #4 is out of service pending a 1472 inspection. Since that engine can pull trains and make money, focus is going there.
The Tom Thumb and Lafayette Replicas, neither of which are allowed to pull trains, are still operable and fired up occasionally but neither will be operating this year.
Marble Bar Railway, Aus.
smd4 posted:Marble Bar Railway, Aus.
Yes !!!
http://wikivisually.com/wiki/W..._class/wiki_ph_id_10
The WAGR AI class was a petrol-driven railmotor or railcar operated between 1935 and 1949 by the Western Australian Government Railways (WAGR).
Chassis and powertrain
The railcar was based on a Dodge K 32 truck chassis purchased from Winterbottom Motor Co in Perth, Western Australia. It had a four wheeled bogie at the front end, and a drive axle at the rear. Powered by a 25 hp 6-cylinder in-line petrol engine, it was equipped with a four speed bidirectional gearbox, and could reach speeds of up to 50 mph (80 km/h) in each direction. Its fuel capacity was 15 imp gal (68 l; 18 US gal).[1]
Payload
The railcar's maximum payload was eight passengers and 1.5 long tons (1.5 t) of freight.[1]
Service history
The WAGR built the railcar specifically to provide a service on the very lightly trafficked Port Hedland–Marble Bar railway in the Pilbara. [the isolated 114-mile railway operated 1911 - 1951. Track gauge 42"].
