The locomotive operating season runs from May 1 through October 21, 2025. Throughout this period, the maintenance practices for 1860s technology remain largely unchanged, with the same meticulous upkeep and reliability concerns still applicable today. Consequently, the boilers of these remarkable locomotives require periodic washing.
The boiler wash schedule below outlines when the Jupiter and No. 119 will be undergoing routine maintenance and will not be in operation.
Locomotive
Boiler Wash Date
Return to Service **
Jupiter
Tuesday,
May 27
Wednesday
2:00 pm, May 28
No. 119
Tuesday,
June 3
Wednesday
2:00 pm, June 4
Jupiter
Tuesday,
June 24
Wednesday
2:00 pm, June 25
No. 119
Tuesday,
July 1
Wednesday
2:00 pm, June 2
Jupiter
Monday,
July 22
Thursday
10:00 am, July 23
No. 119
Tuesday,
July 29
Wednesday
2:00 pm, July 30
Jupiter
Tuesday,
August 19
Wednesday
2:00 pm, August 20
No. 119
Tuesday,
August 26
Wednesday
2:00 pm, August 27
Jupiter
Tuesday,
September 16
Wednesday
2:00 pm, September 17
No. 119
Tuesday,
September 23
Wednesday
2:00 pm, September 24
Jupiter
Tuesday,
October 14
Wednesday
2:00 pm, October 15
No. 119
Tuesday,
October 21
Wednesday
2:00 pm, October 22
**Return to Service times and dates subject to change based on mechanical issues. Call Visitor Center to check, 435-471-2209 ext: 0
One of the jobs of a boiler wash is cleaning off the built up soot in the smokebox.
