DescriptionSatsop Railroad No. 1 "C.F. White" - September 2017.jpg
English: This locomotive is historically significant as it was one of only four standard gauge Porter 0-4-2T's built for the logging industry in Washington State, and was the first conventional (rod type) steam locomotive in Mason County. Originally named "Currie," then later the "C.F. White," the #1 hauled logs and performed other switching duties for several railroad entities, all of which were components of the Simpson Logging Company, which exists today as the Simpson Timber Company. Satsop RR #1 became the Washington Southern Railroad #1 in 1891, then the Peninsular Railway #1 in 1895, followed by the Shelton Logging Co. #1 in 1899. Three years later, the #1 was once again a Peninsular Railway Co. engine, but renumbered to #6. Finally in 1935, the #6 became Simpson Logging Co. #1. After 60+ years of service, the Porter was placed on display at Simpson's Camp Grisdale as Satsop #1, the "C.F. White." The story didn't end there, as Simpson engineer and prolific live-steam locomotive manufacturer Mr. Dave Skagen, together with Mr. Bill Parsons, acquired the #1 in 1985. The #1 was moved to Mr. Parsons' shop where the boiler was re-tubed. The #1 was then relocated to Mr. Skagen's shop where the rest of the locomotive was rehabilitated to serviceable condition. Mr. Skagen constructed about 1,500 feet of standard gauge track on his property and occasionally operated the Porter at his home or on Simpson trackage. Mr. Skagen also constructed a small, 4-wheel "bobber" style caboose to pull behind the #1. Finally, in 1995, the Satsop RR. #1, caboose and a 4-wheel, center-dump ballast car were sold to the Super Mall of the Great Northwest, located in Auburn, WA, and moved there for display outside the south entrance to the mall. In 2013, the #1 was moved by truck to the Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad's Mineral, WA restoration/repair facility, and cosmetically restored to its Satsop RR appearance.; stored inoperable after a cosmetic restoration.
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