Locomotive 7 — Bellingham, WA
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Dunbar Loop
N 48° 45.565 W 122° 25.141
10U E 542699 N 5400873
Old Number 7, a 1918 steam switching engine, is on display in Bloedel-Donovan Park. It was donated June, 1960 by the Permanente Cement Company.
Waymark Code: WMNZAH
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 05/28/2015
Views: 6
Permanente Cement Company 0-4-0T #7 was originally built for the US Navy by Porter in 1918. After working for the Navy in Norfolk VA and Bremerton WA, it was acquired by Permanente Cement's predecessor the Olympic Portland Cement Company. The 50 ton locomotive is on display in Bloedel-Donovan Park.
The location is rather fitting as this is the site of the in Bloedel-Donovan lumber mill on Lake Whatcom. This mill was served by two railways and a streetcar line. Today, other than the name of the park and Locomotive 7, this is no reference to the vast lumber mill that was located here.
Locomotive Type: (required): Steam
Do you need to pay an entrance fee to view this locomotive? (required): No
How accessible is this locomotive display? (Required): Display is behind a fence, access is limited to viewing only.
If "other" what is the engine type? (optional): Not listed
If a fee is required what is the approximate cost for admittance? (optional): Not listed
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