The Former Shay Railroad Track

All that is left of the former Shay Railroad that brought ore down from the White Knob Mine is the dirt track. Shown here on May 13 2008.

Blast form the Past - Mackay Idaho's Empire Mine Railroads 1901-1917

The railroad from the Empire Mine to Mackay, Idaho was built in 1901 and was initially an electric locomotive, which was used until 1905.

The electric railroad was replaced with a Shay locomotive in 1905 and used until 1917 when the railroad was replaced with the aerial tramway which was cheaper to operate. 

Blast from the Past - Shay Engine on White Knob

Historical photo of the Shay engine on the way up to White Knob above Mackay, Idaho. Although, the engine and tracks are gone, the entire Mine Hill Tour is available today - COME VISIT~