Carbon Limestone Co. No. 3, named Myrtle, is a 2-4-0 steam locomotive built in 1943 by H. K. Porter for the Carbon Limestone Company.
#3 was originally used to move limestone from the carbon limestone quarry to a nearby crusher/distribution facility.
The Lahaina Kaanapali and Pacific railroad purchaced the #3, and altered the appearance of this engine to look like a typical oil-burning engine from the early 20th century.
Trivia[]
- This locomotive has a steel cab, whaleback tender, small headlight modeled on an electric prototype, and a dark color scheme.
- This locomotive is a sister locomotive to LK&P No. 1.
- It is currently stored in serviceable condition, but was the most often used locomotive to pull excursions.
- The No. 3's design, name and number were inspired by a historic sugar cane engine built in 1900 for the Hawaii Railroad and retired in 1945.
- In 2012 the locomotive struck a car at a grade crossing. Luckily, nobody was hurt, and the locomotive only received minor damage.