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Date: 09/02/15 07:24
Green River Steel Alco switcher Sep 05 1982
Author: krm152

Made the attached photo (through the fence) of #306 Alco switcher at Green River Steel in Owensboro, KY on Sep 05 1982. Believe the other Alco partially visible was #53. The company has since ceased operations and the site has been cleared.
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Date: 09/02/15 07:47
Re: Green River Steel Alco switcher Sep 05 1982
Author: CPR_4000

Ex-Belt Ry of Chicago. Were they in service or just there to be cut up?

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Date: 09/02/15 08:20
Re: Green River Steel Alco switcher Sep 05 1982
Author: krm152

The units were at the plant to switch cars of scrap from the scrap yard to the mill.  There are remote control indicating lights attached to the cabs.
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Date: 09/02/15 08:29
Re: Green River Steel Alco switcher Sep 05 1982
Author: loopy7764

Thanks for posting this. I've been wondering where BRC Alcos have wound up.

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Date: 09/03/15 15:44
Re: Green River Steel Alco switcher Sep 05 1982
Author: krm152

Took a look through a magnifying glass.  I believe the partially obscured engine is #58 rather than #53 as I first reported..
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