The first thing you might notice about the restored locomotive departing from Old Sacramento is the billowing cloud of steam pouring out of the shiny, black engine, stamped with the name Granite Rock Co. on its side.
The cacophony of bells and whistles, announcing the train’s departure, will also catch your attention, Ty Smith said Saturday morning just as those iconic sounds drowned out the California State Railroad Museum director’s voice.
Standing next to Granite Rock 10, Smith said the steam locomotive “is the living, breathing part of the museum. It’s where you don’t just read about history, you ride history.”…