Eastern Railroad Discussion > "Older Power" sort of...

Good afternoon everyone; hope the weekend is treating you well. Had plans on going to Homestead, Pa. to catch the Lackawanna but youngest daughter has to work and I see that the Lackawanna is still down by Shire Oaks. So instead I got a call from a friend that two Conrail SD50's still in Conrail paint were working Canton yard on 12V. I went down to Canton yard but was unable to get close without trespassing. When I turned around to get into my vehicle I observed what is in the pictures at the entrance to Eslich Wrecking. Was stunned actually to still see a genuine Fairbanks Morse diesel engine. Can anyone she any light on what this engine powered at one time. Hope you enjoy seeing some history in these pictures. Please have a safe and enjoyable Sunday everyone. Thanks, Carl

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I believe that that was in a diesel electric drag line operated by the James Brothers Coal Company in the Mineral City,Ohio area. I will ask my father.I know that they had three in operation when I was a kid.

The ex-Conrails were NOT on 12V. They are still in Canton.

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I would appreciate ANY information on that Fairbanks Morse engine. Also I was informed that 12V was working the yard before going east. Wish I could of got some pictures of those...

That's not an FM loco engine. It's not an opposed piston design. It is the kind often used in stationary power plants.

KG

kgmontreal Wrote:
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> That's not an FM loco engine. It's not an opposed
> piston design. It is the kind often used in
> stationary power plants.
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> KG

Yeah, I see that it is a straight six cylinder, but they look like some BIG pistons.