Cass Scenic Railroad Shay No. 11 & the Lunkenheimer Mocking-Bird Whistle 📹 credit: @_mr.yates (Instagram for more clips and pics) The Shay No. 11 was built in 1923 for the Hutchinson Lumber Co.’s Oroville (Butte County) Calif. mill operation as No. 3. After restoration by Cass Scenic Railroad, it took its first excursion trial on September 17, 1999. About The Shay Locomotive The Shay locomotive, a geared steam locomotive, was developed in North America based on patents by Ephraim Shay. This typ

Join us August 5th and 6th, 2023 as we welcome Shay No. 7 back into operation! Congratulations and kudos are in order to our in-house, all-volunteer restoration crew for completing the monumental task of replacing a major component of the locomotive's stack, in addition to other updates, in an expedited and professional manner. Thank you for your determination and hard work and thank you to Ramsay’s Sheet Metal for their continued support! Shay 7 will operate on August 5 and 6th from Noon-5pm CT

Waiting to ride the Shay Logging locomotive? Here’s your best days to visit. Mid-Summer Shay Locomotive operating schedule: Saturday, August 16 August 30, 31 & September 1 (Hesston Steam & Power Show) | Hesston Steam Museum