Clinchfield (CRR) 1 - UNKNOWN 4-6-0

CRR 4-6-0 1 (the "One Spot") waiting between excursions at the west end of the former Clinchfield mainline in Johnson City, Tennessee.

One Spot

The mass of pipes, valves and dials must have been as confusing to a novice back in 1992 as it is today!

The brass bell stands ready to ring on this restored loco like it did for many, many years of service.

The side marker glows golden yellow on this beautifully maintained locomotive.

Known as "Old Number One" at the museum, this 4-6-0 was built by the Columbus, Chicago & Indiana Central Railway in Logansport, Indiana in 1882. It worked its way on several lines but eventually came back to the Clinchfield Railroad as a tourist train until 1979. Nice white face!

4-6-0 Clinchfield #1 was built in 1882 by the Columbus, Chicago, & Indiana Central Railway

4-6-0 Clinchfield #1 was built in 1882 by the Columbus, Chicago, & Indiana Central Railway

Back in the days when there was a siding by College Park Airport, Clinchfield #1 was stationed for display during an open house at the airport. (date approximate)

Clinchfield #1 leads a short northbound, approaching Johnson City, TN. This trip to St. Paul and back was billed as "Pure Steam on the Clinchfield".

Clinchfield #1 at Spartanburg, SC ready to head north.

Clinchield #1 at Spartanburg, SC, ready to head north with an excursion to Erwin, TN.

Clinchfield #1 with a northbound excursion train stopped for servicing at Spruce Pine, NC

Clinchf–eld #1 heads north with an excursion train through Harris, NC. The 2 B units behind #1 are actually powering the train.

Clinchfield #1 sits in the pocket track at Erwin after bringing an excursibn train from Spartanburg.

It sure looked like fun up there, though. Just wish I knew that third unit #.

And our very frightened 2 year old Lisa, on board Clinchfield's One Spot.