C.P. Huntington: The Little Engine That Became a Legend
The C.P. Huntington is a 4-2-4T built in 1863 originally for the Central Pacific Railroad. It is the only surviving example of its type in North America. For 100 years, it remained a staple on the Southern Pacific Railroad’s roster, first helping to build the transcontinental railroad, and later becoming the company’s mascot. Over those years, numerous pieces of memorabilia, books, and amusement park rides have been modeled after the engine. So, how did this unique locomotive go from a simple workhorse to an internationally recognized icon?
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