Wilmington and Western 58 is an 0-6-0 "Switcher" type steam locomotive, built in October 1907 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works for the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic Railway, it is preserved and operated by the Wilmington and Western Railroad.
[1] It was the sixth out of seven engines constructed by the Baldwin Locomotive Works of Philadelphia for delivery to the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic Railway, with the others numbered 53-57 and 59.
[2] Compared to the AB&A's 2-6-0 and 4-6-0 engines, which were similar in size in spite of their longer wheel configurations, Nos.
[2][3][6] Before the AB&C completely merged with Atlantic Coast Line, Nos.
22, 24, 26 and 27 were sold during World War II to Georgia Car and Locomotive Company, a rebuilder and re-seller of railroad rolling stock.
26 and 27 were subsequently sold again to the United States Army Transportation Corp, who renumbered them to 6962 and 6961, respectively.
300 for use to haul tourist trains on his Valley Forge Scenic Railroad alongside 4-6-2 No.
300 was purchased by Brian Woodcock, who was the president of the Wilmington and Western Railroad in Delaware.
58 was moved out of the Avondale Railroad Center on January 24, 1998 were restoration work on No.
58 returned to service on November 28, 1998 were it hauled the annual Santa Clause special during the 1998 holiday season, since then, the engine became the second official steam motive power on the line and operated alongside No.
58 traveled to Amtrak's Wilmington station to participate in the annual Riverfront Transportation Festival.