Pacific Lumber Company 2-8-2T No. 37

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Pacific Lumber Company 2-8-2T No. 37 Locomotive #37 was built by the American Locomotive Co. in 1924 and is a 2-8-2T tank locomotive, built for hauling lumber for the Sugar Pine Lumber Co. After a decade with Sugar Pine, it was purchased by the Pacific Lumber Co. in 1935 and became one of their main […]

Pacific Lumber Company 2-8-2T No. 37

Specifications
Builder:	American Locomotive Company
Built:	1924
Serial Number:	#66033
Wheel Arrangement:	2-8-2T
Driver Diameter:	44″
Cylinder Bore x Stroke:	20″ x 24″
Boiler Pressure:	190 psi
Pulling Power:	35,200 lbs. tractive effort
Engine Weight:	98.75 tons
Length:	28′ 1″
Fuel:	Oil
Capacity:	Water – 3,000 Gallons; Fuel – 1,500 Gallons
Type:	Saddle Tank
Status:	Non-Operational

Locomotive #37 was built by the American Locomotive Co. in 1924 and is a 2-8-2T tank locomotive, built for hauling lumber for the Sugar Pine Lumber Co. After a decade with Sugar Pine, it was purchased by the Pacific Lumber Co. in 1935 and became one of their main logging locomotives, hauling redwood in the Yager Creek area. The locomotive was later retired in 1956 and was sold in 1962 before being sold to a Pennsylvania tourist line, known as the Wawa & Concordville, in 1966, where it operated for only a couple of years. After this, it was sold to a volunteer of the Wilmington & Western Railroad of Wilmington, DE, in 1976 and was moved there in 1980. After minimal work to bring the locomotive back into service, #37 ran between 1983 and 1990 while towing a former C&O tender behind it to increase its water capacity.

Sadly, the locomotive was hung up in legal issues in 1990 and was stored and later sold to the TimberHeritage Association in 2003, who intended to have #37 restored to run excursion trains around Humboldt Bay. Over the 20-years #37 sat at Strasburg, the THA was unable to develop the funding necessary to have the locomotive restored and decided to put it up for sale in 2023. The Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum won the bid for the locomotive in November of that year, and the locomotive was trucked from Strasburg, PA to Sugarcreek, OH, arriving in January of 2024. Since arriving, PLCo. #37 has had extensive cosmetic work and now sits safely inside the roundhouse as our largest example of a tank engine, weighing in at a whopping 98.75 tons.

Caboose Rides

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Caboose Rides at the Roundhouse July 23rd & 24th, 202710:00 am – 3:40 pmCost: $4 Take a ride in one of our historic cabooses on the grounds of the Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum on July 10th and 11th. Experience what it was like to ride the rails in a caboose during the golden era […]

Caboose Rides at the Roundhouse

July 23rd & 24th, 2027
10:00 am – 3:40 pm
Cost: $4

Take a ride in one of our historic cabooses on the grounds of the Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum on July 10th and 11th. Experience what it was like to ride the rails in a caboose during the golden era of railroading.

Guests will ride in a train made up of three historic cabooses coupled together and pulled by one of our diesel locomotives through the museum grounds. This unique experience offers visitors a chance to enjoy the sights, sounds, and atmosphere of classic railroading.

*Please note: Due to the historic nature of our antique cabooses, they are not accessible by wheelchair.

There are no online tickets for the caboose rides.
Caboose ride tickets must be purchased at the depot on the day of the event.

Christening of No. 19 in Sugarcreek

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Christening of No. 19 in Sugarcreek April 9th 5:00 pm Join us in the heart of the Village of Sugarcreek, as we will have the grand christening of No. 19 at the depot in the Village of Sugarcreek. The christening event on April 9th will kick off a memorable weekend celebrating No. 19. We will have […]

Christening of No. 19 in Sugarcreek

April 9th
5:00 pm

Join us in the heart of the Village of Sugarcreek, as we will have the grand christening of No. 19 at the depot in the Village of Sugarcreek. The christening event on April 9th will kick off a memorable weekend celebrating No. 19. We will have a ceremony with local dignitaries from the Village of Sugarcreek, Genesee & Wyoming, and representatives from the Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum.

5:00 p.m. – Arrival at the Sugarcreek Depot followed immediately by the official christening ceremony.
5:00–7:00 p.m. – Public viewing of No. 19 in downtown Sugarcreek.
7:00 p.m. – Departure of No. 19 back to the Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum.

Location: 111 Factory St SE, Sugarcreek, OH 44681

Parking is located throughout the Village of Sugarcreek. The button below shows the locations where you can park in the Village of Sugarcreek.

Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum Announces the Passing of Founder and Board Member Laura Jacobson

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SUGARCREEK, Ohio — The Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum announces with deep sadness the passing of Laura Jacobson (Schlabach) on November 18, 2025. Laura, with her late husband Jerry Joe Jacobson, founded the Jerry and Laura Jacobson Foundation, Inc., which established the Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum in Sugarcreek, Ohio. Laura remained on the Board […]

SUGARCREEK, Ohio — The Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum announces with deep sadness the passing of Laura Jacobson (Schlabach) on November 18, 2025.

Laura, with her late husband Jerry Joe Jacobson, founded the Jerry and Laura Jacobson Foundation, Inc., which established the Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum in Sugarcreek, Ohio. Laura remained on the Board of Directors until her passing, continuing to lead the nonprofit institution dedicated to the restoration, preservation, and operation of historic steam locomotives for the education, entertainment, and enlightenment of guests.

Laura began her railroading life in 1988 when she married Jerry Joe Jacobson. A known railroad enthusiast. Jerry owned the Ohio Central Railroad and Laura quickly, and easily, took over the task of managing the steam passenger train operations and gift shop in Sugarcreek. Her knowledge and abilities were quickly apparent to Jerry and many times he would concede that the railroad, and ultimately the museum, would never have gotten where it did if Laura had not been there to make it happen. Laura’s passion for rail heritage, steadfast leadership, and unwavering commitment to preserving America’s steam history were instrumental in shaping the museum into the internationally respected organization it is today.

Laura worked tirelessly at the Ohio Central Railroad and at the Age of Steam Roundhouse to ensure that the stories, craftsmanship, and engineering achievements of the steam era were reflected by the museum and would be safeguarded for future generations. Her vision and dedication helped build not only a world-class museum, but a community of enthusiasts, historians, volunteers, and supporters who continue to carry the mission forward.

A public viewing will be held at Smith-Varns Funeral Home in Sugarcreek, Ohio, on November 23 from 1-3 pm and 4-6 pm. A private interment will be held at a later date.

The Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum extends its deepest condolences to Laura’s family, her many friends, and all who were touched by her remarkable life, legacy, and kindness.

Exclusive Photo Shoot of No. 19 at the Roundhouse

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April 11, 20266:00 pm to 10:00 pm Cost: $520 Join us at the Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum for an exclusive photo shoot of No.19. This photoshoot event will include at least 5 staged scenes across the yard, including time at the water tower at sunset and the beginning of the golden hour, all using […]

April 11, 2026
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Cost: $520

Join us at the Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum for an exclusive photo shoot of No.19. This photoshoot event will include at least 5 staged scenes across the yard, including time at the water tower at sunset and the beginning of the golden hour, all using newly restored No. 19. This shoot will also include nods to the film Emperor of the North within some scenes/props. The Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum will be providing lighting for this photo event.

We ask that all participants arrive by 5:45 PM in time for a brief safety briefing and itinerary before the photoshoot begins.

Scenes to include
-Water Tower
-Turntable
-In the Yard
-Age of Steam Roundhouse Depot
-Other Scenes as Well

Tickets are required to be purchased before the photo shoot, as we will not have walk-up tickets available. Tickets are limited, and this photo shoot is rain or shine.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation will only be permitted if cancelled two weeks before the event. This photo shoot is rain or shine.

Photography and Drone Policy

Drones are not permitted on or around the property. All photos and digital images taken in and around the facility are for personal use only. For any commercial use of photography or video, please contact the Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum at info@ageofsteamroundhouse.org.

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The Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum Acquires its 25th Locomotive.

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SUGARCREEK, Ohio — The Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum is excited to announce the acquisition of former Chesapeake & Ohio Railway (C&O) 2-6-6-2 steam locomotive #1308 from the Collis P. Huntington Railroad Historical Society (CPH) in Huntington, West Virginia. “The #1308 has been displayed unprotected outdoors in a Huntington city park since October 9, 1962,” […]

“The #1308 has been displayed unprotected outdoors in a Huntington city park since October 9, 1962,” said Nathan Vance, Executive Director of Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum (AoSRM). “While CPH members regularly repainted their steamer, paint protected only #1308’s exterior surfaces, and rusting of the locomotive’s boiler and all the other steel parts has continued unabated from the inside out for 63 years. The Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum can end all of that.” Added Vance.

The AoSRM, which is a heated and dry environment that was constructed by our founder, Jerry Joe Jacobson, to restore, operate, maintain, and exhibit his personal collection of steam locomotives, the 18-stall AoSRM is a great home for any railroad relic to keep it from the elements of rain, snow, and ice.

“The Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum always wanted an articulated locomotive having dual sets of driving wheels underneath one long boiler, with the forward set of drivers having the ability to swing from side to side as needed to navigate curved tracks.” Added Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum, Chief Mechanical Officer, Tim Sposato. “Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum management inquired with CPH officials if they would consider relinquishing ownership of the #1308, and we were pleasantly surprised to learn that the CPH Board of Directors liked the idea of possible new ownership for their locomotive,” Sposato added.

The AoSRM’s ability to transport, rebuild, restore, and display locomotives inside the Roundhouse helped the CPH board unanimously voted to release #1308 to the AoSRM.

The #1308 is one of ten such 2-6-6-2 articulated locomotives built in November 1949 to pull C&O coal trains from several privately-owned coal loading tipples to the railroad’s large assembly yard in the unincorporated community of Peach Creek, located in Logan County, West Virginia. There are fewer than 30 such articulated steam locomotives remaining today, and the AoSRM is fortunate to acquire one of these rarities, especially because it is Baldwin Locomotive Works ‘ next-to-last locomotive constructed for use in the United States. #1308 is the AoSRM’s 25th steam locomotive in the collection.

“Now begins the gargantuan task of moving the 99-foot long, 500-ton #1308 from Huntington, West Virginia, to Sugarcreek, Ohio.” Said Vance. “The Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum has accomplished such feats in the past, and we are well prepared to do so once again.” Commented Vance.

For more information about the Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum and to stay updated on #1308, visit ageofsteamroundhouse.org, and also keep up to date with the latest news on Facebook.

Chad McKinney