my ESPEE MODELERS ARCHIVE

California's Railroad to the U.S. 1861 - 1996

1 unit

built by Sacramento Shops

Originally Central Pacific #237, this engine was built in 1882 but not put into service until 1884.

It was renumbered to #2050 in 1891 and scrapped in 1894.

Named El Gobernador which translates to "The Governor".

Dunscomb devotes a whole chapter on the history of this engine, and even has a photograph.

This book is always available on inter-library loan if you do not have a copy of this book and neither does your local library.

References:

• A Century of SP Steam Locomotives - Guy L. Dunscomb
• SP Co. Steam Locomotive Compendium by Diebert & Strapac