Western Railroad Discussion > What is this thing at Granite City, IL?

Date: 08/28/14 18:33
What is this thing at Granite City, IL?
Author: ep75

Saw this on the road about a week ago, what is this called at the American Steel Foundaries?

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Date: 08/28/14 19:59
Re: What is this thing at Granite City, IL?
Author: Q-GP30

Test cars, they been there for years , though recently pulled to current spot

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Date: 08/28/14 20:31
Re: What is this thing at Granite City, IL?
Author: ep75

Thanks. Very interesting.

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Date: 08/29/14 12:31
Re: What is this thing at Granite City, IL?
Author: DNRY122

That looks like a very early GE center-cab switcher, with the "mail slot" doors in the hoods.

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Date: 08/30/14 13:10
Re: What is this thing at Granite City, IL?
Author: ns1000

Nice catch!!

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