The Placerville & Sacramento Valley Railroad is happy to announce the return of steam to the Placerville branch.
The Santa Cruz Portland Cement #2 also know as the “Chiggen” will be making our railroad her home. Look for special excursions during the 2020 operating season.
The #2 was built by H. K. Porter in 1909, she is a 0-4-0T steam powered locomotive. #2 was purchased in 2006 by Efstathios I. Pappas and rebuilt from the ground up. For over 30 years before it was purchased it was a billboard for a fried chicken restaurant in Stockton California. You can learn more about the #2 at its website. http://www.scpc2.com/
We would like to thank Mr. Pappas for the opportunity to run this locomotive on our line. We would also like to thank Jerry Bernau of Bernau Development Corporation for help fund moving #2 to Folsom and the City of Folsom for allowing us to bring this piece of history to our city.
We are still looking for help to fund a building to store the #2 securely and out of the weather. We are looking for sponsor ship opportunities with local businesses and individuals. Please contact us at info@psvrr.org or call us at 916-597-0107.