Hetch Hetchy Railroad 6
Hetch Hetchy Railroad 6, Steam locomotive in El Portal, United States.
Hetch Hetchy Railroad 6 features three truck configuration, three cylinders, and specifications including a water capacity of 3,500 gallons and fuel capacity of 1,800 gallons.
The Lima Locomotive Works manufactured this standard gauge Shay locomotive in 1921 for the construction of O'Shaughnessy Dam across Hetch Hetchy Valley.
This locomotive represents early 20th-century railroad engineering, operating as a common carrier while supporting San Francisco's water infrastructure development.
The locomotive's design allowed navigation of steep grades and sharp curves, with a tractive effort of 35,100 pounds force and total weight of 167,200 pounds.
The National Park Service maintains this locomotive, the largest of four Shays operated by the railroad, as a static exhibit near El Portal.
Location: El Portal
Inception: November 1921
GPS coordinates: 37.67426,-119.78638
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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