West Fork Logging Yarder
| Model: | 6-125 |
|---|---|
| Serial: | 7255 |
| Bore: | 10" |
| Stroke: | 12½" |
| Cylinders: | 6 |
| Horsepower: | 180 |
| RPM: | 400 |
| Current Owner: | Timber Heritage Association (website) |
| Current Location: | Eureka, California |
| Current Condition: | operational |
Engine History
This "yarder" engine was one of about 27 Washington diesels that powered logging equipment in the Pacific Northwest. A stamp on the casting identifies it as engine #7255, originally purchased by the West Fork Logging Company in 1929.