Western Pacific 94 is a 4-6-0 “Ten-Wheeler” built by ALCO in 1909. It pulled trains through out the WP system. Until being retired, then ran on the California Zephyr in 1960 on the Western Pacific’s portion of the route. In 1979, the Western Railway Museum had acquired the locomotive and then 94 was restored back to operation again. It ran at the museum until being taken out of service. Today 94 is found on display at the museum inside one of the car barns. Were it is today.
She's kept inside, in a climate controlled environment. Steam engines are constantly tearing themselves apart when in use, it'd even be reasonable to argue that she's better preserved now then she would be on the road.
Wish 334 and 94 would be restored, I’d donate immediately if it was announced. They’re really all that’s out there besides a switcher or two when it comes to WP steam.
It's my understanding that the spring rigging on the rear driver on the fireman"s side failed and started rubbing on the outside firebox sheet. That's why it was put in Car Barn 3. Great video. Unfortunately I never got there when it was in operation. Thankfully you have footage of it.
As far as I remember it wasn't in operating condition by the very early 80s. I went there to see the museum sometime prior to 1983 and it was stored then.
I forgot, what we see here on this video. Is the museum now called the Western Railway Museum ? Before it was called the California Railway Museum, but nowadays is it called the Western Railway Museum ?
No it is the Western Railway Museum at Rio Vista Junction and was previously known as the California Railway Museum, the end of the video tells you where 94 is.....
Hi I am doing a video on several forgotten retired steam stars. May I use your footage in a segment dedicated to 94? I will give credit in the videos credits as well as a link back to here.
Western Pacific 94 is a 4-6-0 “Ten-Wheeler” built by ALCO in 1909. It pulled trains through out the WP system. Until being retired, then ran on the California Zephyr in 1960 on the Western Pacific’s portion of the route. In 1979, the Western Railway Museum had acquired the locomotive and then 94 was restored back to operation again. It ran at the museum until being taken out of service. Today 94 is found on display at the museum inside one of the car barns. Were it is today.
Excellent video! #94 will forever be my favourite steamer, alongside SP 2472. Such a beautiful locomotive. I hope someone saves her some day!
8:53 pretty good whistle.
What do you mean saves her? 94 is already saved, it’s in a museum under cover.
She's kept inside, in a climate controlled environment. Steam engines are constantly tearing themselves apart when in use, it'd even be reasonable to argue that she's better preserved now then she would be on the road.
Wish 334 and 94 would be restored, I’d donate immediately if it was announced. They’re really all that’s out there besides a switcher or two when it comes to WP steam.
Yes indeed
94, 334, and 165
@@EngineerDaylight You’re missing a couple. 26, 94, 164, 165, and 334 are the survivors.
It's my understanding that the spring rigging on the rear driver on the fireman"s side failed and started rubbing on the outside firebox sheet. That's why it was put in Car Barn 3.
Great video. Unfortunately I never got there when it was in operation. Thankfully you have footage of it.
Love to see 94 be restored again someday sadly it may not happen
@@nicholasmedovich8691 Yeah, unless someone can possibly buy 94 and send her to a good home in another railroad!
@@brianfalzon6739 this aged well, it recently got inspected for return to operation
@@mratsfrailfan1894Really? Who did you hear this from?
Nice to see 94, hope she runs on our rails again one day
It's funny how shape wise WP #94 bares a resemblance to Nevada Northern #40
BEAUTIFUL loco!
As far as I remember it wasn't in operating condition by the very early 80s. I went there to see the museum sometime prior to 1983 and it was stored then.
Thx Hunter for the video.
That whistle though!
8:53 beautiful whistle.
9:03 WP 94’s K&L Trainz Whistle
I forgot, what we see here on this video. Is the museum now called the Western Railway Museum ?
Before it was called the California Railway Museum, but nowadays is it called the Western Railway Museum ?
Yes
@@HunterLohseRRVideos thank you
This engine had such a short excursion career. Nothing good lasts forever :(
9:03 K&L Trainz has brought me here
i searched Western pacfic 94 too find the k&l ver
Considering this is like... the only video of 94 under steam on YT, it seems pretty easy
9:02
Isn't it supposed to say Southern California Railway Museum or Orange Empire Railway Museum? And where is WP 94 today?
No it is the Western Railway Museum at Rio Vista Junction and was previously known as the California Railway Museum, the end of the video tells you where 94 is.....
@@HunterLohseRRVideos sorry my bad I just learned about this hours before I made the comment
Hi I am doing a video on several forgotten retired steam stars. May I use your footage in a segment dedicated to 94? I will give credit in the videos credits as well as a link back to here.
94 is been 100 years old in 2009.
Was used in Pollyanna