Steam locomotive JOP-9

Tender steam locomotive with electric generator

This locomotive, the only steam one we have, is registered as JOP-9. The initials JOP correspond to "Junta de Obras del Puerto (Port Authority), in this case, of Gijón, which is where it was working throughout its useful life.

History:

• Built in 1944 by Babcock & Wilcox at its factory in Galindo (Vizcaya) with the factory number 574.
• Was devoted to maneuvering in the Port of Musel (Gijón), where it worked until 1975.
• In February 1998 the locomotive was ceded to ASVAFER by the Port Authority of Gijón.
• In September 1998 the locomotive was brought from Gijón.
• In 2004 ASVAFER restored it externally, but we are still waiting for a generous sponsor to complet the restoration to full working condition.