Official Website for Mack #4!

An uncertain fate, the former owner considers scrapping.

During 2007 it had been rumored that if new guardians could not be found for either Mack locomotive that they both would see the flames of a cutting torch and become scrap iron. The two Mack locomotives were previously offered to several railway & trolley museums, railroad tourist lines, private collectors, and even the Mack Truck museum. These prospective clients declined because of the amount of investment required, considering the initial purchase price, transportation expenses, and restoration cost. One outrageous railfan desired to convert the two Mack carbody’s into storage sheds, however this odd idea was not considered. The former owner hoped a party could be found that was interested in preserving at least one locomotive, who also had the capabilities to follow though and complete the project.

The McHugh's fondness for #4, saved it from being destroyed.

A relationship had developed between the former owner of the two Mack locomotives and McHugh Railroad Maintenance Equipment, Inc. resulting in a favorable outcome for the old #4 box cab Mack locomotive. Although a few disrespectful people in the past had made comments that neither of the Mack locomotives were worth saving. These remarks did not discourage the McHugh's, who were adamant that Mack #4 would not be scrapped. The McHugh family nostalgia for old #4 and that it was also a part of Pennsylvania's industrial railroading heritage is why they wanted to see it restored.  In early June 1970 on one of the last days Mack #4 was in service, Jimmy McHugh, Sr. placed his son on the engineers seat and it was the first locomotive JC McHugh operated.

An overwelming positive responce to the Mack #4 project.

We have met many interesting people at the locations where Mack #4 has been transported to for veiwing since it has been repaired. The positive responce from these people to our family for acquiring #4 and then restoring it has been overwelming. We have put a lot of pride into the project, and these nice comments only have enforced  us that our decision to save #4 was a worthy cause. Also we have  been asked if a full restoration of the locomotive to have it back into operation is planned. The Rockhill Trolley Museum has invited us to bring Mack #4 back when it can be operated, what encouragement an inaugural run at RTM.

The locations were restored Mack locomotive #4 will be displayed.

Mack #4 regular display location is at the McHugh Locomotive & Crane facility in Fairless Hills, PA on a short section of track. If you would like to veiw #4 here, please contact us by email first and we will then make the proper arrangements for you.

During certain special occasions the #4 will be transported on our railway equipment tractor trailer to a "Historical Equipment Show"  or a " old Railway event" to be temporally displayed so the general public and other railway enthusiast can enjoy seeing this one of a kind GE-MACK box cab locomotive.

Check our website here for when and where Mack #4 will visit next; No other off site visits are planned for 2008.