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: (7/14/14) Roaring Camp was a Success!
A special thank you goes out to the Roaring Camp Railroads and Santa Cruz & Monterey Bay Railway for a wonderful weekend of railroading. With beautiful weather, sold out trains, and reuniting the chiggen with the community of Santa Cruz, the event was a big Success. Visit the Media sections for videos and photos of the event. Next on the lineup is Snoqualmie Railroad Days. Visit the Events sections for details.
News: (7/1/14) Stathi accepts position at the Northwest Railway Museum.
The Northwest Railway Museum is pleased to announce the appointment of Efstathios "Stathi" Pappas as the Curator of Collections. Mr. Pappas brings a wealth of education and experience in the railway museum field and is best known for his skills in the rehabilitation, maintenance and operation of steam locomotives. Click to read the Full article.
Status Update: (7/14/14) Roaring Camp was a Success!
A special thank you goes out to the Roaring Camp Railroads and Santa Cruz & Monterey Bay Railway for a wonderful weekend of railroading. With beautiful weather, sold out trains, and reuniting the chiggen with the community of Santa Cruz, the event was a big Success. Visit the Media sections for videos and photos of the event. Next on the lineup is Snoqualmie Railroad Days. Visit the Events sections for details.
News: (7/1/14) Stathi accepts position at the Northwest Railway Museum.
The Northwest Railway Museum is pleased to announce the appointment of Efstathios "Stathi" Pappas as the Curator of Collections. Mr. Pappas brings a wealth of education and experience in the railway museum field and is best known for his skills in the rehabilitation, maintenance and operation of steam locomotives. Click to read the Full article.
