History of "Francis"
2-truck Heisler locomotive #2 "Francis" was built at the Stearns Manufacturing Locomotive Works of Erie, Pennsylvania in 1899 with the plans of Charles L. Heisler with the build number of #1026, and worked for the following railroads:
- Borate and Daggett Railroad; Daggett, California
- Death Valley Railroad; Death Valley Junction, California
- Nevada Short Line Railway; Oreana, Nevada
- Terry Lumber Company; Round Mountain, California
- Red River Lumber Company; Unknown Location
It is not known where the engine's current location and status is.
Read more about this topic: Borate And Daggett Railroad
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