Before this summer, No. 18 was at the Grand Canyon Railway. Last winter, I believe, the locomotive was purchased by Brian Fleming. His group got No. 18 running again and operated the 2-8-0 on the Mount Hood Scenic Railroad out of Mount Hood, Oregon this summer. Due to fuel costs of running steam and a washout on the upper end of the line combined with less than hoped for ridership, the railroad ceased operating steam at the end of August. The engine and a sister engine, No. 20 are up for sale, as is the railroad.

I was fortunate enough to ride the train in early August and take some pictures. I think she is a real beauty and she sounds wonderful going up the grade. I hope she finds a good home.