Built in 1909 by H. K. Porter, the Santa Cruz Portland Cement Co. #2 was purchased in 2006 by Efstathios I. Pappas. Affectionately known as "The Chiggen," this locomotive served as a billboard for a fried chicken restaurant for over 30 years before rebuilding began. This locomotive is available for rent and special events and use on your railroad.
Status Update: (December 2014) Happy New year from team Chiggen!
WHAT A YEAR!!!!! Three states, four railroads, and over 1,000 rail miles have made SCPC 2s first full year back in service incredible!!! First steam in Santa Cruz CA since 1957, first steam in the Snoqualmie vallet since 1990, first quintuple header at Niles Canyon, and the list goes on!!!! Thanks to all that made this possible, it is amazing what can be done with teamwork! And to sum it all up: Santa Cruz Portland Cement 2, "The Little Engine That Did...." Happy New Year!!!!
Take a visit the Media sections for videos and photos of all the events the Chiggen participated with in 2014.
News: (January 2015) Chiggen Merchandise.
Chiggen T-shirts and hats are available in the gift shop located in the beautifully restored Snoqualmie Depot at the Northwest Railway Museum. Head over to the Northwest Railway Museum's web site to learn how to visit the museum.
Status Update: (December 2014) Happy New year from team Chiggen!
WHAT A YEAR!!!!! Three states, four railroads, and over 1,000 rail miles have made SCPC 2s first full year back in service incredible!!! First steam in Santa Cruz CA since 1957, first steam in the Snoqualmie vallet since 1990, first quintuple header at Niles Canyon, and the list goes on!!!! Thanks to all that made this possible, it is amazing what can be done with teamwork! And to sum it all up: Santa Cruz Portland Cement 2, "The Little Engine That Did...." Happy New Year!!!!
Take a visit the Media sections for videos and photos of all the events the Chiggen participated with in 2014.
News: (January 2015) Chiggen Merchandise.
Chiggen T-shirts and hats are available in the gift shop located in the beautifully restored Snoqualmie Depot at the Northwest Railway Museum. Head over to the Northwest Railway Museum's web site to learn how to visit the museum.
