Northern Pacific 30 is a Russel snow plow. Three plowing attachments are visible: The big wedge up front did most of the work, the wings on each side extend to force snow aside so the train won't get stuck, and the flanger underneath clears ice out of the flangeways so the train won't derail.
NP 30 was acquired in 1987 and repainted in 1997. It has not yet had lettering re-applied. It has friction bearings and is on display at Jackson Street.
Lettering cast into the end sill reads:
| RUSSELL SNOW PLOW CO | RIDGEWAY PA |
| PATT R1303 | 12 36 PSI |
If you would like to help maintain 30, come down to the Jackson Street Roundhouse on Saturday between 8:30 and 6:00, or Thursday between 5:00 and 10:30. We provide training, heavy tools, ear protection, and dust masks. Volunteers should bring work clothes, steel-toed boots, gloves, eye protection, and hand tools.