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1926 Berliner Maschinenbau 0-4-0T Steam Locomotive – Fully Restored – New Boiler – 3ft Gauge  Beautifully restored 1926 Berliner Maschinenbau AG (BMAG) 0-4-0T steam locomotive  Builder’s number 8778  This engine was built in Berlin, Germany for the Colombian National Railroad and spent many years working passenger trains between Bogotá (8,500 ft elevation) and Facatativá on the Sabana line  It was purchased from Colombia in the late 1960s, shipped as deck cargo to Portland, Oregon, and has been in private ownership in Oregon ever since. After an initial restoration it ran for approximately 30 years on private track in the Coast Range  In 2005 it received a complete second restoration including a brand-new, federally certified boiler built in Cheyenne, Wyoming  Mint condition with fresh boiler and strong running gear  Bright green paint with black accents – very attractive and photogenic 35 inch drivers, approx. 18 tons empty / 25 tons loaded  On-board coal bunker and water tanks  Train air brakes  Oversized Shay air compressor  Turbo generator in place (lighting system needs final wiring – easy job)  Whistle connection ready on cab front (whistle not mounted)  Pilot (cowcatcher) in storage and will ship with the engine  The locomotive is currently stored inside a clean, dry warehouse in Vale, Oregon  All major work is complete and she is ready to steam again with only minor finishing details remaining.This is a rare surviving example of German-built Colombian narrow-gauge power with a fascinating history and a practically new boiler  Many photos available including current warehouse shots, boiler construction photos, restoration work, and historical images. Please call or email with any questions  Perfect for a private railroad, tourist operation, or collector 
Price: $250,000 OBO 
Location: Vale, Oregon A mint, totally rebuilt 3ft gauge steam locomotive  After completely restoring this 30 ton 4 X 4 steam locomotive built in Germany in 1927.  It is in warm storage in Oregon.