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The ALCO 51 class Diesel-electric locomotive San Bernardino, California, unknown date

Date: [Undated]

Level of Description: Item

Material Type: Photograph

Call Number: ATSF Image 569 (Series 1 #3-30)
ATSF Photo Microfiche #844 J2

Unit ID: 60557

Summary: Seven men dwarfed by the size of the ALCO 51 class Diesel-electric locomotive suspended over them from a Shaw 250-ton crane push the forward trucks from under it in the wheeling operation at the San Bernardino Santa fe Shops. The locomotive with trucks weighs approximately 150-tons. This operation is necessary before removing or repairing the wheels or the motor in the trucks. Date unknown

Space Required/Quantity: 20.5 X 25.0 : black & white print

Title (Main title): The ALCO 51 class Diesel-electric locomotive San Bernardino, California, unknown date

Part of: Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company records. Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Corporate Photo Collection. Series 1: Subject files. Locomotives and rolling stock maintenance and facilities.

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Index Terms

Subjects

    San Bernardino (Calif.)
    Railroad car industry
    Railroads -- California -- San Bernardino

Creators and Contributors

    Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company

Additional Information for Researchers

Add'l physical form: A photographic negative is available.