Narrow gauge (3-foot) steam engine built by Porter in 1909 for the Dennis-Simmons Lumber Co. at Wilson, NC, later sold to the Argent Lumber Co., at Hardeeville, SC. In 1960 it was sold to Edaville Corp. This locomotive was purchased from Edaville by Dr. Richard May in 1991 and later sold to CAMA (Coneciticut Antuque Machinery Association) in 1994. It is currently on static display, and awaiting future restoration by CAMA. Wheels: 2-8-0 Builder: H.K. Porter Build Date: 02/1909 Construction No.: 4274 Empty Weight: 40,000 Weight on Drivers: 35,000 Driver Diameter: 30 Tractive Effort: 7,680 Boiler Pressure: 160 Cylinders: 11x14 Fuel: Coal
Yes it is, and also the one on the other side. In both cases, the free ends are tied up with rope or cable, so they are not actually on the ground. This was probably done to make it easier to move the unit.
Argent #5 also preserved... Here's a shot of another preserved Argent loco. #5 is at the Northern Queen Inn in Nevada City,CA.
