| Posted by Dave Mamulski on January 10, 2018 | |
What year was it built ?
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| Posted by Troy Staten on January 11, 2018 | |
I believe these where built in the late 1930's early 1940's. Those diesels sure look worn out in a shorter period of time than a steam locomotive.
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| Posted by Greg Mross on January 11, 2018 | |
Bought in 1941, scrapped in 1956. Cracked frame from what I understand. Frequently used on the Peninsula 400.
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| Posted by cavranger on January 11, 2018 | |
Built in August 1941.
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| Posted by Larry R. Kirstein on January 11, 2018 | |
Builder's date of Aug 1941.
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| Posted by Marty Bernard on January 11, 2018 | |
Built in August 1941, retired in 1956 and scrapped according to Diesel Shop.
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| Posted by SPBayAreaFan on January 11, 2018 | |
I read somewhere that the last DL-109 was scrapped in 1968, but most were gone by the late 50's.
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| Posted by Jeff Swanson on January 12, 2018 | |
What I find interesting is that GTW was still strong running steam on their passenger trains during this time. And here is a diesel that looks to be 40 years old facing a scrapper. Love your postings by the way, Greg!
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| Posted by Greg Mross on January 12, 2018 | |
Thanks Jeff.
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