National Register of Historic Places

Sierra Railway Locomotive No. 3

Jamestown, Tuolumne County, California
Listed
October 23, 2023
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
100009468

About this property

Sierra Railway 3, often called the "Movie Star locomotive", is a 19th-century 4-6-0 "Ten-wheeler" type steam locomotive owned by the State of California and preserved and operated by the Railtown 1897 State Historic Park in Jamestown, California. Sierra Railway No. 3 has appeared in more motion pictures, documentaries, and television productions than any other locomotive. It is undisputedly the image of the archetypal steam locomotive that propelled the USA from the 19th century into the 20th. Built in 1891, the locomotive returned to operation in July 2010 after a 14-year absence from service and a three-year-long overhaul, requiring the replacement of its original boiler. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2023.

Location

10501 Reservoir Rd.
Jamestown, Tuolumne County, California
37.95030, -120.41710

Categories

ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATIONENGINEERING
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Sierra Railway Locomotive No. 3 listed on the National Register?

Sierra Railway Locomotive No. 3 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 23, 2023.

What type of historic resource is Sierra Railway Locomotive No. 3?

Sierra Railway Locomotive No. 3 is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Sierra Railway Locomotive No. 3 is recorded as the industrial era.

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