According to the Lake Shore Rwy Museum webpage, "Built in 1937 by the Heisler Locomotive Works in Erie. Heisler fireless steam (thermos bottle) locomotive (0-6-0 wheel configuration). Used in Ashtabula, OH by the Cleveland Illuminating Co. until 1973. Only 30 built; approximately six survive. Museum’s only steam locomotive. Restored to operation on compressed air in Summer 2002. Only operating fireless steam locomotive in North America." |