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Re: Need 45-ton GE Hood
Author: Matt C. Batryn-Rodriguez
Date: 01-18-2021 - 19:48

Hi Dick,

Few thoughts on 45 Tonners on the west coast here. Some of these are in use, and a number of them I dont know the state of, but some possible(?) parts leads...

The Swanson Group down in Glendale, OR has a 45 Tonner. Not sure the current status of it, but they are using an SW900 for their switching now.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49705276257_22e3bcb47b_o.jpgGlendale, OR by Matt Batryn-Rodriguez, on Flickr

The Port of Redwood City in Redwood City, CA has a 45 Tonner but it is used occasionally.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49118675993_47788227a3_o.jpgRedwood City, CA by Matt Batryn-Rodriguez, on Flickr

James Railcar Repair near Chico CA I believe still has a 45 Tonner. My understanding is that they closed up shop a few years back but as far as I know the locomotive is still on site. No idea of the condition of the loco.

Lehigh Cement in Mountain Gate, CA (near Redding) has a 45 Tonner on site I believe. Again no idea of the condition or if they use it (they also have an EMD switcher that I know they do use).

As I recall Stimson over by Seghers, OR had a 45 Tonner at one point. I only saw a track mobile there when I swung a few months back, so not sure if its still there or not...

Lastly, the old nickel mine in Riddle, OR used to have a few GEs... not sure what they were, but seem to recall one may have been a 45 Tonner.

Best regards,
Matt C. Batryn-Rodriguez

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