Central Pacific No. 29, named The Antelope, was a 4-4-0 American steam locomotive. It was built in 1867 by McKay & Aldus Iron Works of East Boston, Mass for the Central Pacific Railroad.
It was built for passenger, and freight service on the Central Pacific Railroad.
This engine was chosen by Leland Stanford for the Golden Spike Ceremony, and it hauled the director’s car while carrying the high-ranking company officials and dignitaries including Leland Stanford. But on May 5, 1869, while it was on its way to the Golden Spike Ceremony, it was damaged by logs near Truckee and the "Jupiter" took its place at Promontory Summit.
Later on, the locomotive was scrapped in Sacramento when it was retired in April 1900.
Trivia[]
- This was one of a few locomotives to help build the Central Pacific Railroad.
- When the engine was damaged by logs near Truckee a person onboard was injured but the Antelope was the worst off.
- After the crash it was taken to Wadsworth, NV to meet the Jupiter to participate at the Golden Spike Ceremony instead, and it hauled the director’s car with Leland Stanford onboard.
- It was one of eight identical McKay & Aldus locomotives delivered to the Central Pacific: 28, 29, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, as well as eight additional locomotives ordered but not delivered.