| Posted by FSWood on January 25, 2021 | |
That it has similarly shaped and located rust spots at each end of side sill is interesting.
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Rust spots probably caused due to thermal stress induced in the sill from cross brace or mounting flange that is symmetric due to the symmetric design of the locomotive.
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| Posted by Kibu on June 6, 2021 | |
Heavily modified 44 tonner. Now that's something you don't see every day.
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| Posted by FSWood on June 6, 2021 | |
I think you will find that this one is from a batch of 75 ton locomotives built for the US Army; here, have 2 references,
One reference, English language, https://europeantraction.com/2018/09/11/general-electric-4036-under-restoration-in-france/
Second reference, Spanish language, https://wikies.wiki/wiki/fr/Locomotive_General_Electric_75_ton_Drop_Cab
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