This is an extensive file, documenting my research on the origin and history of SCP-XXXX.

-Dr. Ironton

Addendum - 05/23/1983

Here is what we know of SCP-XXXX’s origins as of now. SCP-XXXX was acquired by the foundation sometime around the the turn of the century. And that’s about it. Unfortunately, the foundation library, where all the files related to SCP-XXXX were kept, burned down. As far as we know, the records have been lost. I have contacted the site where the library was kept and have requested a complete search of their records for any references to a locomotive from the D&RGW.

Addendum - 05/28/1983

I have received news from the site record keeper that they have found files dating back to 1903 that reference a steam locomotive from the D&RGW numbered 100. While the number does not match the one currently held by SCP-XXXX, which is 107, it may still contain useful information. I am currently awaiting delivery of the files.

Addendum - 06/06/1983

I have received the contents of the file. The items include a record labeled 100 Whistle, hand written documents, and a document titled Anomalous Object Report dated 1903. All of the documents are incredibly fire damaged and faded. Most of the documents are damaged to the point where they are illegible, however a majority of the Anomalous Object Report can be read. I will get someone to restore the damaged documents as best as possible and find a way to play the record.

Anomolous Object Report No. 967

Date: 21st of February, 1903

Location of object: City of Alamosa, Colorado; United States of America.

Report Information: The foundation has recently been notified of a 4-4-0 steam locomotive, numbered one zero zero, and is currently owned by the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company. The locomotive has not shown sufficient evidence of anomalous properties for it to be acquired by the foundation. Foundation informants posing as D&RG employees are gathering information on the locomotive, and are prepared to notify the foundation if they identify any possibly anomalous characteristics.

Addendum - 07/02/1983

After consulting an expert in audio recording, I was able to learn that the record is a shellac record, dating back to 1904. Once I found a staff member with ownership of a record player, I was able to listen to the record. It appears to be a recording of the aforementioned D&RG 100’s whistle.

A shellac record recording of D&RG 100’s whistle from 1904

I have also received word from the document restoration people. They’ve restored half of the documents and will be sending them to me soon.

Addendum - 07/08/1983

I have some concrete information now. The restored documents I have gotten back include special containment procedures, description, and explanation of the record. It seems like the special containment procedures are very similar to the current ones, but with a few key differences. There are no mentions of security cameras, which considering this document is dated 1908 is no surprise, and instead of cameras the document talks about people called Train Watchers. I’ve included a photo of the document and a transcript of the text written.

Item #: SCP-XXXX Object class: Euclid Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX’s resting location is a shed next to a switchman’s shack at Mear Junction between Gunnison and the City of Alamosa, Colorado. Observers, codenamed Train Watchers are to be stationed at regular intervals along the route during tests. Any civilians who approach the facility at Mear Junction at any time, or the fence during an instance of SCP-XXXX-1, must be given warnings and refused entry. Anyone aboard SCP-XXXX during an instance of SCP-XXXX-1 will be reported as missing to the appropriate authority.

Item Description: __SCP-XXXX is an 1883 narrow gauge Baldwin 4-4-0 constructed for the D&RG Railroad.

(I haven’t finished this part yet. I’m really trying. Research is haaaaaaaaaaaaaard. While you wait for this part to get finished, did you know that the train in this SCP entry was real? It’s name is Dread 107 and it supposedly killed 100-200 people in 25 years of operation between 1883 and 1908.)